1. Dressing for Success By Mr. Hardin
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 Diagrams
Both Holl & Croata are clothing lines specializing in ties.
Diagrams
Thanks to Matthew J. Marjanovic, a student at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1997
A great “How To” step by step instructional guide