Honestly, many men think they know how to tie a tie but what they do is muddle with it. Every tie knot is unique and has its way/steps of tying. Thus, to keep things perfect, every man should make the effort to learn what the top tie knots are and what occasions they are best suited for. This ensures a perfect tie knot for the perfect suit style.
The popular tie knots every man must know
- Simple oriental knot
This is the most widely used knot type for ties because it works for both formal (business) and casual men’s suits. Also, if you’re a beginner, this is simple to learn. In general, men with medium or tall heights prefer this type of tie.
- Windsor knot
Men generally prefer this knot for grand or special occasions. It is also referred to as the Scappino knot. When tied, it looks triangular and leverages the beauty of the shirt collars. To tie this knot, a large part of the tie is used. Hence, ensure you choose a longer tie for this knot.
- Double knot
This is similar to the simple knot but with one additional turn. So, people also called it a simple double knot. This gives an asymmetrical appearance when tied, so you can use it for any shirt collar. Most importantly, this knot can be achieved real quick.
- The four-in-hand knot
Some experts claim this knot is not applicable for formal occasions. But it is also one of the three knots that the U.S. Armed Forces has mandated for their uniforms. Never mind, this is such an elegant tie knot that every man should know.
- Trinity knot
It is one of the recent innovations and needs much effort to perfect it. It is better to choose thin ties as the knot is quite complicated—soft turns in the beginning and tight turns in the end. This knot is perfect when you prefer minimalistic or simple solid shirts without patterns, checks, etc.
- Atlantic Knot
This knot is neither vintage nor latest. It best suits open collars and less formal occasions, like informal events, parties, or small celebrations. The number of turns is many. Hence, this knot is not suitable for beginners like a simple knot.
- Eldredge Knot
Experts call it the most complex knot as it involves many turns and separate passages. But when completed, it looks gorgeous. It was invented in 2007 by a researcher named Jeffery Eldredge, hence the name.
- Kelvin Knot
It is similar to the four-in-hand knot but with an extra turn. Overall, it looks simple and neat. Thus, they are fine for daily work and also for casual occasions. Thick ties would look great in this knot.
- Small knot
The name is small, but most suitable for tall men or men with long torsos. This knot is easily doable and applicable for daily use. It is similar to the oriental knot but works for informal occasions. The smaller the knot, the more applicable as casual and vice versa.
- Onassis knot
This knot looks great on vests and waistcoats and uses the widest ties. It is symmetrical and stylish. It suits a wide range of collars and works well for formal occasions.
