How to Tie the HALF WINDSOR Knot 👔

Stop tying kiddie knots that make your tie stick out! 🚫 Most men are doing it WRONG and it's costing them respect and confidence.

In this step-by-step tutorial, I'll teach you the Half Windsor knot - ranked #3 in our top 50 knots and the ONLY knot every grown man should master! 🎯

What You'll Learn: 📚

✅ Why most men tie the wrong knot
✅ Perfect 4-step Half Windsor technique
✅ How to get the length right every time
✅ Why this beats the Double Windsor & Four-in-Hand
✅ Complete outfit breakdown with styling tips

Why the Half Windsor? 🤔

🔥 Works with ALL shirt collars
🔥 Perfect for ANY occasion
🔥 Symmetrical and professional
🔥 Not too bulky like the Double Windsor
🔥 More refined than the Four-in-Hand

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CHAPTERS & HIGHLIGHTS: ⏳

00:00 How to tie a tie with the Half Windsor
00:20 Put the tie over your neck with the blade on the right
00:30 Slide the tie under your collar
00:33 Make the blade about about an inch longer than the tip of your right hand
00:37 Swoop the blade over the tail to create the neck loop
00:42 Sneak the blade behind the tail and then down through the neck loop
00:56 Guide the blade in front of the knot and launch it up through the neck loop
01:03 Dive the blade down through the front loop
01:08 Tighten the knot
01:18 Cinch the knot
01:24 Put the tail through the keeper loop
01:26 Troubleshooting how to tie a half windsor knot
01:46 Why is this the world’s third most popular knot?
01:57 What is the best necktie knot?
02:05 If it’s the best, why is it only #3 on our top 50 knots list?
02:23 Celebrate tying the half windsor knot
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