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How to Tie a Tie: Brooks Brothers Tutorial

Tying a tie is a detail that makes a difference on many occasions, from formal events to professional appointments. A well-made knot enhances the tie and completes the look with understated elegance. In this Brooks Brothers tutorial, we guide you step by step on how to tie a tie in a simple, precise way, suitable for a variety of occasions.

The Easiest Way to Tie a Tie

Let’s start with the basics and use Brooks Brothers’ practical designs to learn how to tie a tie. Follow the steps below.

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Step 1

Place the tie around your neck with the wide end on your dominant side (usually the right) and the narrow end on the non-dominant side (usually the left). The wide end should hang lower than the narrow end.

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Step 2

Cross the wide end over the narrow end, forming an X just below the collar.

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Step 3

Pass the wide end underneath the narrow end and bring it back to the front on your dominant side.

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Step 4

Cross the wide end over the narrow end once again, forming a second X.

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Step 5

Pass the wide end up through the loop between your neck and the tie.

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Step 6

Now take the wide end and feed it down through the front loop you have created.

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Step 7

Adjust the knot by holding the narrow end in place and sliding the knot upwards towards the collar.

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Step 8

Check that the knot is tight and symmetrical.

This is the quickest and easiest way to tie a tie, and it works well with any tie style.

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Windsor Knot: Other Ways to Tie a Tie

For a more sophisticated look, you can choose the Windsor knot. Wide and triangular, it is ideal for weddings and other formal occasions. Here’s how to tie a tie using the Windsor knot, step by step:

  • Start with the wide end of the tie on the right and the narrow end on the left.

  • Cross the wide end over the narrow end, forming an X.

  • Lift the wide end and pass it behind the narrow end, bringing it to the right.

  • Wrap the wide end around the narrow end from right to left.

  • Lift the wide end and pass it up through the loop around your neck.

  • Feed the wide end down through the front knot you have created.

  • Gently tighten the knot by holding the narrow end and pulling the wide end upwards. Adjust until the knot is neat and symmetrical against the collar of your Brooks Brothers shirt.

The Windsor knot is a timeless choice: pair it with a and a tailored suit for a confident, refined look.

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Half-Windsor Knot: Simple, Yet Full of Character

The Half-Windsor knot is an excellent alternative if you’re looking for something less bulky than the Windsor, yet still distinctive.

  • Start with the wide end of your Brooks Brothers tie on the right and the narrow end on the left.

  • Cross the wide end over the narrow end, forming an X just below the collar.

  • Wrap the wide end around the narrow end from right to left.

  • Lift the wide end and pass it up through the loop around your neck.

  • Feed the wide end down through the front knot.

  • Tighten the knot by holding the narrow end and pulling the wide end upwards.

    Adjust to achieve a clean, symmetrical finish.

Pairing the Half-Windsor knot with a tailored jacket and a casual shirt creates a balanced look, combining the simplicity of a basic knot with the elegance of the Windsor—ideal for a wide range of settings.