The Windsor Knot is a thick, wide and triangular tie knot that projects elegance. It is the most popular choice of a knots for a business oriented occasion. It is best suited, but not limited to, spread collar shirts and it's actually quite easy to do.

To tie the Windsor Knot, select a tie of your choice and stand in front of a mirror. Then simply follow the steps below:

Step 1. The wide end "A" should extend about 1 foot below the narrow end "B". Cross wide end "A" over narrow end "B".

Step 2. Bring wide end "A" up through loop between collar and tie; then back down.

Step 3. Pull wide end "A" underneath narrow end "B" and to the left, then back through the loop and to the left again so that the wide end "A" is inside out.

Step 4. Bring wide end "A" across the front from left to right.

Step 5. Pull wide end "A" up through the loop again.

Step 6. Bring wide end "A" down through the knot in front.

Step 7. Using both hands, tighten the knot carefully and draw up to collar.

The Half Windsor Knot, a more modest version of the Windsor Knot, is a symmetrical and triangular tie knot that you can use with any dress shirt. It works best with somewhat wider ties made from light to medium fabrics and would be give a different look if you were dressing for a formal occasion.

To tie the Half Windsor Knot, select a tie of your choice and stand in front of a mirror. Then simply follow the steps below:

Step 1. The wide end "A" should extend about 12 inches below narrow end "B". Cross wide end "A" over narrow end "B".

Step 2. Bring wide end "A" up around and behind narrow end "B".

Step 3. Bring wide end "A" up.

Step 4. Pull wide end "A" up and through the loop.

Step 5. Bring wide end "A" around front, over narrow end "B" from left to right.

Step 6. Again, bring wide end "A" up and through the loop.

Step 7. Bring wide end "A" down through the knot in front.

Step 8. Using both hands, tighten the knot carefully and draw up to collar.

The Four in Hand Knot makes for a narrow, more discreet and slightly asymmetrical tie knot. It is best suited for a standard button-down dress shirt and works best with wide ties made from heavy fabrics. While this tie knot can be worn by anyone, it looks especially well on men with shorter necks as the knot's rather narrow and elongated form stretches the perceived height of the neck a tiny bit.

To tie the Four in Hand Knot, select a tie of your choice and stand in front of a mirror. Then simply follow the steps below:

Step 1. The wide end "A" should extend about 12 inches below narrow end "B". Cross wide end "A" over narrow end "B".

Step 2. Turn wide end "A" back underneath narrow end "B".

Step 3. Continue by bringing wide end "A" back over in front of narrow end "B" again.

Step 4. Pull wide end "A" up and through the loop around your neck.

Step 5. Hold the front of the knot loosely with your index finger and bring wide end "A" down through front loop.

Step 6. Remove finger and tighten knot carefully to collar by holding narrow end "B" and sliding the knot up.

The Pratt Knot - also known as the Shelby Knot - is tidy and fairly wide, but not as wide as the Windsor Knot. It is well suited for any dress shirt and somewhat wider ties made from light to medium fabrics. This is a very popular look.

To tie the Pratt Knot, select a tie of your choice and stand in front of a mirror. Then simply follow the steps below:

Step 1. Start with the tie inside out, The wide end "A" under the narrow end "B".

Step 2. Take wide end "A" over and under narrow end "B".

Step 3. Pull the loop down and tighten.

Step 4. Take wide end "A" over to the left.

Step 5. Pull wide end "A" up, behind the loop.

Step 6. Bring wide end "A" through the knot and gently tighten. The tip of "A" should touch your belt buckle.

The Bow Tie Knot is used to tie a bow tie and is worn to give you a formal and elegant appearance. A "black tie occasion" such as a wedding is an event that you would commonly wear a bow tie. The bow tie is usually accompanied with a tuxedo. The proper size should never be broader than the widest part of your neck and should not extend past the tips of the shirt collar.

To tie the Bow Tie Knot, select a bow tie of your choice and stand in front of a mirror. Then simply follow the steps below:

Step 1. Place the bow tie around your neck, situating it so that end "A" is about two inches longer than end "B".

Step 2. Cross end "A" over end "B".

Step 3. Bring end "A" up and under the loop.

Step 4. Now double end "B" over itself to form the front base loop of the bow tie.

Step 5. Loop end "A" over the center of the loop you just formed.

Step 6. Holding everything in place, double end "A" back on itself and poke it through the loop behind the bow tie.

Step 7. Adjust the bow tie by tugging at the ends of it and straightening the center knot.

Cross Knot – Start with the broad end hanging further down on the right. Pass the broad end over the narrower end.

Pass the broad end under the narrow end.

Pull the broad end over then underneath the outer layer of the loop around your neck.

Now take the broad end and pass it right around the knot.

Pass the broad end up from below and behind the knot and through the loop around your neck.

The knot begins to take its shape.

Pull the broad end underneath the outer layer of the knot.

Carefully adjust the knot, holding it gently and pulling the narrower end.

Prince Albert – Start by passing the broad end to the left over the narrower end. Then back under the narrow end.

Pass the broad end back over the narrow end.

Repeat the first step by passing the broad end back under.

Repeat the second step by passing the broad end back over the narrow end.

Pass the broad end behind the knot and through the loop around your neck.

Pull the broad end underneath the outer layer of the knot.

When completed the Prince Albert forms an elongated knot. 

Small Knot – Twist the broad end so that the seam is showing. Then cross over the broad end with the narrow end.

Pass the broader end over the narrow end.

Pass the broad end underneath the half-formed knot.

Then pull the whole of the broad end through to the front.

Pass the broad end of the necktie under the top layer of the knot, and pull the broad end through.

Done.

Ascots invoke images of old Hollywood and a royal day at the races. This hybrid of a tie and scarf is a rare sight these days, one that will surely bring attention to the man who dares to wear it.  

Ascot – First place the ascot loosely around your neck.

Then take hold of the right end and place it over the left end.

Pull the right end up and through the loop thus formed underneath.

Place what started out as the right end of the ascot precisely over what started out as the left end and is now underneath.

Stuff the ascot under the shirt leaving the top button undone. Adjust both ends of the ascot.

Done.