Q You sometimes write about a certain tie knot for a certain piece of clothing. I always use what I guess is a half-Windsor; it's what my dad taught me. Can I use this for everything? A Yes, if you ...

Learn how to tie a double Windsor knot in this easy-to-follow tutorial. Perfect for both beginners and those looking to ...

Q A couple of disagreements. One, having taught in five English departments, I'm not sure you are right to describe bow ties as characteristically worn by English professors (and certainly not with ...

Neckties have long been a component of men’s formalwear. Most historians agree that the necktie originated in the 17th century and can be traced back to the Thirty Years’ War in Central Europe. At ...

Q I am new to wearing ties. I know there are different kinds of tie knots (I see knotting directions for three), but I don't know if any are more right with certain clothes than with others. A You are ...

I'd just put a five on the top line of a Sudoku puzzle when Steven sat on the couch next to me. "Dad," he said. "Do you know how to tie a tie?" It was a reasonable question. I wear a tie twice a year, ...

I always thought I was doing the "half-windsor" tie until I found a tie-tying site the other day. I guess it was the "4 in hand", and I hated that knot because without a clip my tie would always be ...