How to tie a tie

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If ever there was an emblem for gentlemanly dress, it’s the humble tie.

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First appearing in the armies and court of Louis XIII, ties have been around for hundreds of years, serving minimal practical purpose but the ultimate sartorial one. Whether it adds a splash of colour to the everyday business suit, dresses up a sports coat and chinos or polishes off a tuxedo, a tie is a winning touch for the modern gent.

However, with so many versions to choose from, it’s easy to be overwhelmed or simply make the wrong selection.

Here, we explain the dos and do knots (get it?) of neck tie etiquette.

How To Wear Bow Ties

Despite a commonly held preconception that bow ties are a formal thing, these nifty suckers can be worn for a whole suite of different occasions.

But let’s start with the most common – black tie. Every gent worth his salt should have a black satin bow tie.

Tie rules for married and unmarried

And a proper one at that. There’s nothing more elegant than an imperfectly knotted bow tie with a tuxedo or dinner suit. Yes, they can be an abso

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