Necktie knots Read count: 142238 Last update: 2006-07-14
In brief:
Stylish and properly tied necktie is a true symbol of an elegant man, and – often and oten – also of a freed woman. The art of tying a necktie shall be mastered by any modern man, as well as woman.
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Cravat
The modern tie (or necktie), along with the ascot and the bow tie, are all descended from the cravat. The current form of the cravat originated in the 1630s. Like most male fashions between the 17th century and World War I, it had a military origin.
During the reign of Louis XIII of France, Croatian mercenaries enlisted in a regiment that supported the King and Richelieu against the Duc de Guise and the Queen Mother, Marie de Medici. The traditional outfit of these Croats aroused curiosity in Paris on account of the unusual and picturesque scarves distinctively tied about their necks. The scarves were made of various cloths, ranging from coarse material for common soldiers, to fine linen and silk for officers. The word “cravat” comes from the French cravate, and many sources state that this is a corruption of “Croat” — Croatian „Hrvat”.
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Buing a tie
Get your suit jacket and shirt with you, then try the tie on and see if the colour, pattern and texture of the tie fit your suit jacket and shirt.
Check the quality of the tie. Make sure the tie does not have any loose threads. In particular, pay attention to the first 20-30cm of the wide end since this is the part that is visible to others.
Make sure the length of the tie fits your height. If you are tall or if you like tying larger necktie knots, you need a longer tie. You should try the tie on and make sure the tip of the wide end reaches your belt.
Make sure the width of the narrow part of the tie is slightly smaller than the height of the collar. The collar should cover the tie completely so that the tie cannot be seen at the back of the collar.
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