How to Tie the Windsor Necktie Knot Easily
Neck tie Knotting
THE MYSTERY OF THE WINDSOR NECKTIE KNOT AND "EASY" DIAGRAM
Windsor tie knotting diagram lesson below or at this URL Address http://www.abcneckties.com/windsorknot.html - please print for later use if you like ( drawn in reverse for mirror viewing )
The Duke of Windsor was given credit for the stylish necktie knot that was so attractive. His tie knotting was confusing as illustrated in series of photographs, however there is an easier way to accomplish this symmetrical and very beautiful knot. (diagram below) This Necktie Knot ( the difficult and confusing version ) was probably shown this way on purpose to keep it an exclusive fashion statement. The symmetrical shape and that elusive dimple made it so appealing
The most popular necktie knot "The Windsor Knot" was named after the Duke of Windsor against his wishes. Folklore has it that his father King George V passed down this knot along with the crown jewels.
In 1936, after just a one year reign as King of Britain, Edward the VIII abdicated his throne to marry Wallis Warfield Simpson an American divorcee - women he was rumored to having an affair with. His brother took his throne and the title of Duke of Windsor was given to him. The dashing gentleman captivated the world with his sacrifice of the throne for love. He sported the symmetrical necktie knot that American journalists adorned and inadvertently gave him credit for.
When you tie this knot this way it goes on and off easy - no inner knot remains when you loosen this knot by carefully pulling the knot down the narrow tie length. Step # 7 & 8 are going the opposite direction from how the Duke of Windsor demonstrated it in 1936. That reverse of direction makes the difference. Hoax, or just a way to complicate the steps so not every man could look as handsome as the "Blue Bloods" the awkward necktie knot is easily tied now if you have our diagram.
The wide blade of the tie does all of the work. Start by turning your collar up and drape the tie over your neck with the wide tie blade near your knee. (this will calibrate the length of the tie so the wide blade covers your waste band when you are finished). The tie's slip stitching is against your chest with the front or face of the tie showing. You may need to practice several times so you are starting at the right point. Carefully fold the tie without twisting and after the final step just draw the knot up to your collar while holding the narrow blade of the tie. This diagram is reversed so you can tape it to a mirror and follow it step by step. In no time at all you will master this refined gentlemen’s necktie knot and have a greater respect for the way you dress.
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Jeffrey Hunter is the owner of ABC Neckties. He has been in the Tie business for over 11 years selling by apointment, the owner of several Southern California necktie store in Malls, and now a designer and manufacturer of unique silk neckties
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