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Whats the best way to tie a tie?

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charmander
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for all you classy guys, i gotta wear a tie tonight, i never dress up, what knot is the best to use?
Feb 12 2011 5:58PM
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TechnoPotamus
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Half-windsor knot. wide, and makes a statement. but not too wide. just classy.

here's how to do it

Feb 12 2011 6:02PM
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ESAND
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Depends on the width of the tie, the shape of the tie (lots of cut or not so much), the collar of your shirt and how it lays.

Feb 12 2011 6:02PM
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theabortionator
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Make someone else do it
Feb 12 2011 6:05PM
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charmander
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my dads gonna tie it

but hes about as professional dressing as i am...

the half windsor seems like the best bet so far i think
Feb 12 2011 6:06PM
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.jersey
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if its a wider tie, go with a wider knot. The stiffer and newer the tie is makes it easier to make the knot wider. Id its a skinny tie go with a skinny knot.
Feb 12 2011 6:07PM
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AR6-UK
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Half-windsor.
Feb 12 2011 6:08PM
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ESAND
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Don't tie too much knot for your collar. Never try a double windsor with a poly tie.
Feb 12 2011 6:13PM
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An10a_Eng
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half windsor
Feb 12 2011 6:14PM
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dirtylion27
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NOOO! thats the worst. I fucking hate when I see people wearing a skinny tie with a skinny ass knot. Its soo unsightly and looks horrendous, no class. /rant
Feb 12 2011 6:30PM
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+[wall.e]+
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Half windsor all the way. Compliments a spread collar nicely. For a button down collar I would say four in hand knot.
Feb 12 2011 6:33PM
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RunDMc
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here, this might help
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Feb 12 2011 6:34PM
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geteducated
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depends on the collar. and the diameter of your neck looking in the mirror, 2d. 4 in hand is easiest, i like the half windsor. fits my neck well and works nice with a spread collar. only wear a spread collar if you have a narrow face and a more traditional collar points down shirt if you have a wide face. wearing a spread collar with a wide/fat face makes your face look fatter.
Feb 12 2011 7:06PM
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charmander
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ok i found this picture, this is me, i'll be wearing the same shirt, the only difference is that i had to get a green tie

and the people at mens warehouse tied that other one for me, so im lost

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Feb 12 2011 7:10PM
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geteducated
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tie is too long.
Feb 12 2011 7:12PM
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Barefootin_Fiend
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with that collar, and assuming that your tie is traditionally sized, i'd say that you should rock the half windsor.
Feb 12 2011 7:15PM
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geteducated
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also pull the tie tighter, and use your fingers and bring the tip as close as to the top of the collar, where the fold begins, and then hold the tie out horizontally with your hand and tighten it, then let the tie fall flat, you don't want to tie pressed against your shirt, but sticking more out, it creates definition rather than just being pressed flat which is boring.
Feb 12 2011 7:19PM
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melbs
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Definitely use a full Windsor. It's a nice even and big knot, that chicks dig
Feb 12 2011 7:20PM
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geteducated
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sorry by tip i meant the portion inside the collar.
Feb 12 2011 7:20PM
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Jibbidy
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The collar could be lower. Tie a nice smooth and crisp full windsor with a thinner tie, and you're the man.
Feb 13 2011 4:14AM
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poluhasuper
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shes a solid 7
Feb 13 2011 4:44AM
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Yinzer
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Thats a Half Windsor in your picture. Looks pretty solid, my favorite knot, can't go up to the full windsor with that shirt but try to pinch the sides and make the knot into a Y shape like people do with the full windsor. Boss status
Feb 13 2011 10:32AM
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SkiThe603
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half windsor is stylish for all occasions so always go with it
Feb 13 2011 11:06AM
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takeeps1
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your angry settle down skinny ties only work on skinny dudes. big dudes in skinny ties look foolish. all i tie is the half windsor. full windsor is just too much knot. but in all seriousness bowtie
Feb 13 2011 11:10AM
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PowSkierCO
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length should be things length from top of belt. No lower then that. Or no higher also.
Feb 13 2011 11:16AM
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dirtylion27
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haha thanks for the input ian but seriously, fucking hate when people have skinny ties with skinny knots, not matter the size of the guy
Feb 13 2011 11:27AM
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Yossarian
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Full windsor. I always find the half becomes bit mishapen after a little while. However it depends - if it is a thin tie it is better with a thinner knot, but hopefully your not wearing a thin tie...
Feb 13 2011 11:27AM
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summersover
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BOW TIE.
shit is so hot right now.

but otherwise the half-windsor served me spectacularly for 5 years of everyday tie wearing
Feb 13 2011 12:06PM
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takeeps1
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woah bro
chill
see if i dont wear my grandfathers skinny short tie on monday

Feb 13 2011 12:27PM
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EAST~COAST
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holy fuck how low are her tits
Feb 13 2011 12:30PM
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eldridge
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damnit! beat me to it
Feb 13 2011 1:08PM
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geteducated
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it really depends on the thickness of the fabric used to make the tie that dictates the size of the knot. a thicker fabric tie is easier to make the dimple at the top near the knot, but it also limits you to the half windsor, but it does depend on the size of your next also.
Feb 13 2011 1:16PM
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charmander
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the picture turned out pretty goofy, her tits are fine, thats just the only picture i have of me in a tie.
Feb 13 2011 1:28PM
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Funkadelic
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I'm 21 and my mom still ties my tie for me when she's around to do so. /claim
Feb 13 2011 1:30PM
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poluhasuper
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is it ur bitch?
Feb 13 2011 1:46PM
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charmander
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well yeah
Feb 13 2011 2:01PM
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iSmokeweed
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Windsor like a boss! i have to wear ties all the time for school, old people events, and other things MEMBERS OF THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION do.

it gets the proper attention you need, and you look like a straight up pimp. women love it.

Feb 13 2011 2:14PM
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mommy
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the music in that video sounds like the backround music from mario 64's dire dire docks level
Feb 13 2011 2:56PM
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ESAND
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Well how did it go? After creating a thread about your tie I hope you took a picture for us.
Feb 13 2011 5:20PM
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TheClap.
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im 22 and in the same boat
Feb 13 2011 5:26PM
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