Tie is an essential part of formal attire and is the attire for everyday office work as well. Normally a simple tie knot is seen everywhere. It is called an oriental knot and is fairly easy to master. However, it is so common and so usual that there is nothing fascinating about it. If you wish to add style and fashion to your attire up until the tie knot, here is a guide for you to add your own signature to your tie and rock your formal wear like a fashion pro.
The Trinity Knot
This knot has a three-way symmetry and the pattern converges on a center point. It adds grace and flashes that meticulous care that you put in tying this beautiful knot. There is no denying that it is tough to master, but once you have learned to tie it, there is no going back to the oriental one.
The Van Wijk Knot
Sometimes the royalty leaves more than a legacy of rule. This knot is known to be an intensification of Prince Albert’s style. This knot has a layered cylindrical finish with the thickest round nearest to the neck of the collar. This is the choice to be supported with tuxedos and suits and looks best in light shaded ties.
The Fishbone Knot
As its name implies, the finish of this knot seems like a fishbone. It is one of the most complicated knots but the amount of style it adds to your attire is worth all the pain put in learning to tie this. This is also one of the knots increasingly becoming popular with the movie stars and the fashionistas.
The Boutonniere Knot
Ever wore a shirt with a collar too wide and felt that the tie knot simply does not do justice to the look of the shirt? The boutonniere knot is the answer to that. It’s tying process is very similar to the fishbone knot but it has a thicker and cleaner finish. However, it is not considered as formal and is best used with relatively semi-formal attire.
The Balthus Knot
This is another option for those wide collar shirts and has a lot more quick and easy method. This is similar to the oriental knot but has a less triangular and more symmetrical finish. It is more formally used and fits best with a vest. However, do not attempt this knot with shorter ties, because it requires multiple folds and consumes a lot of fabric.
We will write about more types of knots and also teach you how to tie them. Until then practice with these knots and use them to make your suits look even more fashionable.
