Fit and style
Once the knot is tied, small details decide whether the tie looks right, such as where the tip lands and how well the knot fills your collar.
How long should your tie be?
Where the tip should land, and how to get it there from the first step.
Matching the knot to your collar
How the space between your collar points decides how big a knot to tie.
The dimple
The small fold just under the knot, and how to pinch it in as you tighten.
Tie width
Why your tie should be about as wide as your jacket lapels.
Fabrics and patterns
How the fabric and pattern of a tie decide how formal it looks.
Tie bars and pocket squares
When to wear a tie bar and a pocket square, and how to pair them with your tie.