Windsor knots

Symmetrical tie bindings

A Windsor knot is a wide, symmetrical triangular knot for neckties, producing a formal, substantial look suited to spread collars.

The full Windsor requires more length and wrapping than simpler knots.

The half-Windsor is a smaller variation.

Named after the Duke of Windsor, though he reportedly favored other knots: He spent five minutes perfecting his Windsor knot.

Related
  • necktieKnotted collar ornament
  • suitsFormal business clothing
  • formalFollowing strict protocol
  • bowtieSymmetrical knotted neckwear
  • tiesConnections or neckwear

dress codes · Edwardian fashion · job interviews · power tie · British royalty · Blazer · elegance · tie clip · dress shirt · overhand · symmetries · dimple · spread collar · square · neckties · dresses · tie · formals

Opposites
knot size/formality

Windsor knotsfour-in-hand

Basic necktie knot style

simple knots · simple knot · slip knots

presence of knot/tie

Windsor knotstieless

Lacking neck adornment

ascot · bolo tie

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G