Tie knots and dimples

[Cutlass]

I can't even really tell one from another.

 

[Antilogic]

But men's clothes are not supposed to look studied and "perfect". The four-in-hand is the best tie-knot because it's not symmetrical. A dimple makes it more pleasant to look at. Perfect symmetry takes everything interesting out of clothes.

But don't take my word for it:

Spoiler images, some large :

Okay, the first one doesn't look too bad, but the rest are sloppy. The 4-in-hand makes knots too small. Look at the third picture in the spoiler. The knot is so small relative to the collar. Also, bowties are just stupid-looking.

 

[Ramius75]

oriental knot

 

[Zelig]

Windsor. Anything else just looks lazy, unkempt, and schoolboyish.

You can't really generalize this much - a full windsor with a thick tie is going to look dumb with a narrow spread collar.

 

[mangxema]

I can't say that I've ever given this that much thought, consider how infrequently I have to wear a tie.

 

[Hygro]

My go to is a dimpled half windsor. It's not trying too hard, it's conservative, it's the perfect size and shape. The 4 in hand is a great knot for certain shirts and outfits. If I'm wearing an oxford, I'd look pretty silly with a windsor. Full windsors require pretty short and wide collars in most cases. They aren't a good look. The pratt is good when done right, but almost everyone I've ever seen do it is a high schooler who doesn't know how to pull the tie tightly and so it looks like the kid fitting awkwardly like the clothes your parents buy for you to "grow in to".

 

[BvBPL]

Generally a Windsor. Occasionally a half-Windsor. Rarely a dimple.

 

[_random_]

The pratt is good when done right, but almost everyone I've ever seen do it is a high schooler who doesn't know how to pull the tie tightly and so it looks like the kid fitting awkwardly like the clothes your parents buy for you to "grow in to".

That.... that's probably accurate for me.

 

[Iranon]

Is there a reason to choose the Pratt over the Nicky?

They're virtually identical but the latter is self-releasing, better balanced and more flexible (because it allows more leeway in how to wear it without turning out sloppy).

 

[_random_]

I know how to tie a Pratt.

 

[Gamemaster77]

My tie is a mathematical knot. That way it never comes undone.

 

[bhsup]

My tie is a mathematical knot. That way it never comes undone.

I was actually anticipating more of this sort of stuff. Specifically Dachs coming in with "Gordian Knot".