Your Tie Guide

How to tie a tie, and which one to wear

Learn each knot one step at a time, with a picture for every step. If you're dressing for an interview, a wedding or a funeral, you'll also find the colours and knots that suit the day.

Four‑in‑Hand

A slim knot that sits a little off-centre. The one to learn first.

Tie this knot
A tied Four-in-Hand on red silk

Four‑in‑Hand. A slim knot that sits a little off-centre. The one to learn first.

Tie this knot
A phone on a stand by a bathroom mirror, with a red tie on the shelf

At the mirror

  • Follow the mirror

    The drawings are mirrored, like your reflection. Dark is the front of the tie, light is the back.

  • Hands free

    Stand your phone by the mirror and turn on hands-free. The steps move on by themselves.

  • Check the length

    The tip should just touch your belt buckle. If it doesn't, start again with the narrow end higher or lower.

What are you dressing for?

A Half Windsor in navy

Job interview

Navy, burgundy or bottle green, plain or quietly patterned, in a Half Windsor.

Tie the Half Windsor More on what to wear
Burgundy, navy and green silk ties rolled loosely in an oak tray

Caring for your ties

A good silk tie lasts for years if you untie it gently and let it rest.