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How to Tie a Necktie

How to Tie a Necktie. Dressing for Success By Mr. Hardin. Summary. Give you a brief history of the necktie Educate you regarding the various occasions a necktie should be worn Introduce three styles of knots Demonstrate the Half-Windsor. Information.

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How to Tie a Necktie

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  1. How to Tie a Necktie Dressing for Success By Mr. Hardin

  2. Summary • Give you a brief history of the necktie • Educate you regarding the various occasions a necktie should be worn • Introduce three styles of knots • Demonstrate the Half-Windsor

  3. Information • 210 B.C. - One of the earliest findings of a necktie was in the mausoleum of China's first emperor, Shih Huang Ti. • In 113 A.D. - Roman Emperor Trajan erected a marble column with figures on the column wearing three styles of neckwear. • The French Word for tie, cravat, is thought to be a corruption of the word “Croat” for the Croatian mercenaries who wore silk kerchiefs around their necks.

  4. When to Wear a Tie? • Wedding (after 5pm) • Funeral • Job Interview • Most professions • Some dates

  5. The Four-in-Hand Knot • Named for the coachmen that wore them in Great Britain in 1850s that held 4 reigns to the horses. • Produces long, skinny, informal knot. • Widely popular because of its simplicity.

  6. The Windsor Knot • Named after the Duke of Windsor, who liked thicker, wider knots • Produces larger, more formal knots.

  7. The Half-Windsor Knot • A modified version of the Windsor in order to create a smaller knot, fitting narrower collars. • Produces a knot between Four in Hand and Windsor suitable for a variety of occasions.

  8. Works Cited • History • http://www.holl.it/eng/HISTORY_ties_neckties.asp • http://www.croata.hr/homeland/index.php • Both Holl & Croata are clothing lines specializing in ties. • Diagrams • http://people.csail.mit.edu/maddog/Ties/neckties.html • Thanks to Matthew J. Marjanovic, a student atMassachusetts Institute of Technology, 1997 • http://www.brooksbrothers.com/TieKnots/TieKnots.tem • A great “How To” step by step instructional guide

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