Since the 1700s, ties have been an indication of sartorial elegance for men of distinction. Seen as a symbol of power and nobility, the necktie became popular among people of all classes for its sharp, professional look.
Yet, despite centuries of taking centre stage, many still struggle with the process of tying ties. We at McDade’s understand the true value of this elegant piece of clothing and the powerful effect it has on the appearance of the wearer, and people’s perception of them. As such, we have created this guide to demonstrate the process.
The first step with tying any tie is to find a mirror: Seeing what you are doing is important to create the perfect look!
Put the tie around your neck, with the wide end on the right and the narrow end on the left, allow the tip of the narrow end to sit just above the bellybutton
Start by crossing the wide end over the narrow end and slip it up through the loop, letting it drop back down again.
Repeat this process, wrapping the wide end of the tie around the narrow section again, taking it up through the loop one more time.
This will have created a gap through which you will tie the knot by dropping the wide-end through the gap, centring it and tightening it, ensuring the narrow end is slightly shorter and sitting directly behind the wide end.
Practice, practice, practice: It sounds complicated, but the more you practice tying ties the easier it becomes.