How to Tie a Tie: A Step-by-Step Guide

Getting Started – The Basic Position

Start by standing in front of a mirror. The tie should be draped around your neck with the seam facing inward. The wide end should be on your right side and the thin end on your left.

Important positioning:

 – The wide end should hang about 12 inches lower than the thin end

– Your collar should be up

– The wide end should cross over the thin end