Okay, I know most men don’t like wearing neckties and bows except during desperate times (job interviews, meeting your girlfriend’s folks, your wedding). But admit it, neckties and bows add a certain elegant appeal to your get up. Sometimes, you even catch yourself saying, “Bond.. James Bond”. Though ties make you think that your girlfriend is a sadist (Hon, you look dashing when you can’t breathe..), you have to admit that she’s right. You do look good in ties. Besides, it’s not so bad since there are many tie styles to choose from. Aside from making you choke and look good, ties also offer a subtle way to change your look. Though learning how to choose good tie material is important, learning which tie style looks best with a certain shirt or proper occasion is key.
Nowadays, there are four tie styles commonly in use. There is the four-in-hand, half-Windsor, Windsor and Pratt knot. The three mentioned first are the classic knots. They have been choking, I mean adorning men’s necks years and decades before. Pratt knot is a recent tie style having been around only since 1989. Of course, talking about tie styles are not...