How to Tie a Tie using the Half Windsor

Tying a Half Windsor knot in your tie is easy. Half Windsor knot is said to have been invented by the Duke of Windsor. It's a great look that you should try when tying your necktie.

Here are some sample instructions on how you can tie a tie using the classic Half Windsor knot.

Step 1: Place your tie so that the left side end "A" is longer than the side B and cross side A over the side B.

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Step 2: Next bring side B up around and behind side A.

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Step 3: Now, bring side B up.

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Step 4: Next, pull side B up and through the loop in front.

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Step 5: Now bring side A around front, over side B from left to right.

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Step 6: Again, bring side A up and through the loop.

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Step 7: Bring the side A down through the newly created knot in front.

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Step 8: Using both hands, gently tighten the Half Windsor knot and draw it up snugly the collar.

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The Half Windsor knot truly looks best when you wear it with a spread collar shirt; which incidentally is how the Duke of Windsor originally wore it. Tie this tie right and you'll look like Royalty!

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