When it comes to wearing a suit, the way you tie your tie is crucial for creating a good impression in the V-zone. Even the way you tie your tie casually every day can be transformed with just a few simple touches. This time, a stylist from the dress shirt and tie department on the 1st floor Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building will guide you through different tying techniques in a video.

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  The person who will teach you: Tomohiko Hanano
  Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building 1st Floor = Dress Shirts & Ties, Stylist

[Plain Knot] A must-knot to master! Basic knotting technique

Pay attention to creating a compact knot and the length of the wide end of the sword!

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The "single knot" is one of the most basic and versatile ways to tie a necktie. It works regardless of the thickness of the tie fabric and can be used with various collar styles, from regular collars to cutaway collars.

When tying your tie, aim for a compact knot and a dimple. When making the knot, it's important to pull the wide end firmly downwards and tie it tightly without any looseness. After tying the tie, it's also important to adjust the length so that the tip of the wide end is at belt level. If the narrow end is longer than the wide end, you can tuck it into your trousers to hide it.

Pay attention to the position of the wide end of the tie, as well as the thickness of the tie fabric and the collar style!

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For a knot that is more voluminous than a plain knot and creates a neat, symmetrical look that makes a subtle statement around the chest, we recommend the "semi-Windsor knot."

The key point is that when you finish tying the tie, the tip of the wide end should be at belt level. If you are concerned about the position of the tip when you finish tying it, you can tie it with a double knot. Alternatively, we recommend using a tie that is 148-150cm long.

When tying a tie with a semi-Windsor knot, the narrow end may become extremely short, so be careful when tying your tie.