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Windsor Knot for your Wedding
The Windsor Knot was named after the Duke of Windsor the former King of England, who abdictated from his throne so he could marry Wallis Simpson an American divorcee. But in actual fact the knot was passed down to the Duke by his grandfather Edward VII. The Duke of Windsor never even used the knot but perferred a wider knot using the four-in-hand knot. The Duke even went so far as to have his ties specially made using a thicker cloth so as to achieve a wider knot.
How to tie a Windsor Knot for your wedding
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1. Position the tie around your neck so that end “A” hangs roughly a foot longer than end “B”. Cross “A” over the front of “B”. |
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2. Bring “A” up through the loop between the collar and the tie and then back down. |
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3. Take “A” round behind “B” and to the left, and through the loop once again. |
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4. Pull “A” down and around across the front of “B” from left to right. |
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5. Pull “A” back up through the loop again. |
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6. Thread “A” through the middle of the knot you have just created |
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7. Use both hands to tighten the knot and draw the knot up towards the collar. |
The Windsor knot suits a wide spread collar, as it creates a large symmetrical knot. Choose ties from a light to medium fabric to create the perfect windsor Knot. The knot best suits a person with a long neck as it helps to shorten and broaden the face of the wearer.
Loosen the Windsor Knot
To untie any of the knots repeat each of the steps, but in the reverse order. This is to prevent your tie from becoming distorted.
For other common knots see the links below.
- How to tie a Half Windsor Knot
- How to tie a Bow Tie
- How to tie a Pratt or Shelby Knot
- How to tie a Four-in-Hand Knot
- How to tie a Cravat