The easiest way to tie a tie is the Simple Knot, also called the Oriental Knot, or the Four-in-Hand Knot. Here's a simple step-by-step method:
- Place the tie around your neck with the wide end on your right and the narrow end on your left. The wide end should hang lower than the narrow end.
- Cross the wide end under the narrow end to the left.
- Bring the wide end back over the narrow end to the right.
- Fold the wide end up through the neck loop from underneath.
- Bring the wide end down through the loop in the front.
- Pull down on the wide end to tighten the knot, then slide it up to adjust snugly around your collar.
This knot is small, elegant, and versatile for almost any occasion and easy enough to get ready quickly.
