How To Tie A Tie 👔 Step-By-Step | Kirby Allison 

I’ve recently started wearing ties to work (even though no one else does) and have been loving the Old Bertie knot. Saw it the first time from your videos and find that it works perfectly for me. Thanks!

I'll need to remember this! I've been doing it wrong for 20+ years.

In 38 years of tying my tie I have never once allowed the back blade to be longer than the front. IMHO it is no different than the tie showing below the collar. That being said Kirby is entitled to tie his tie anyway he wishes. He also encourages a manner of dress that is quickly becoming extinct. So thumbs up Kirby.

Informativ and interesting as always, I always want to get a dimple but I never seem to manage... maybe I’ll finally manage! Thank you

Can these only be done with a certain fabric? Ie silk?

I’ve been viewing many of your shoe videos of late and I have a question: How come you always seem too fail in mentioning the interior? What’s the shoe lined with? Never a word about what’s inside. Also; what about air drying the interior of sweat? I use the Dry Guy and never wear a pair of shoes two days in a row without allowing the interior too completely dry out.

I always offset the dimple a little to the left to match the part in my hair, makes me feel balanced.

You videos are so esthetically pleasing. Thank you Kirby.

I travalled to NYC to visit the Carmina store January 3rd. Walked out with a pair of black captoe oxfords. Thanks for your videos! I can't wait to buy a Rifles pattern tie from your site!

is this knot a half Windsor?

After many years of dressing a tie at least 6 days a week, I decided not long ago to not to use anymore a tie, but after watching this video I am retracting of my decision. Certainly Kirby you are an inspiration of dressing elegantly. Thank you!

You have restored my faith in ties! Seriously, thank you. Don’t know how this tie knot is called but I love it

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I'm genuinely sold on this knot! How have I survived, living without it? 🙃 Thanks for showing us the Old Bertie! 👍

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I never knew about lining up the tie seam to the collar stay I always just approximated the differing lengths which often resulted in an uneven finish. I'll give this method a try Thanks

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Interesting. I’m assuming this would work on a four-in-hand knot? That’s my knot of choice.

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Just realized that's the same way for Chinese teens to tie red scarfs.

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Thanks helped me make my tie better i hate when my tie looks bad it just looks off

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Nice trick on the thumb and forefinger to form the dimple, thank you Kirby!

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This was very helpful, thanks! The Bertie knot looks the same as a half Windsor. Can't say I like the look of the back tie blade being longer than the front.

How long and large this tie ? Thanks

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A friend showed me this knot when I was in high school in the 90’s. We referred to it as the “newscaster knott”. Been tying like this ever since. “Old Bertie” sounds a lot kooler tho! Thank u for the video.

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Your "short blade" is longer than the wide blade. Are you going to tuck that in the shirt or re tie it?

2:37 thats just black magic

A half Windsor with a center dimple is way more elegant in my opinion. The center dimple in 150 CM slightly wide Tie is nice. a little wider of a tie is perfect for a double dimple. The problem with the BERTIe is that it is unclean in the back of the tie. In a business situation the peak of the large blade must be in the center of the buckle. the skinny blade in the back being to long is indicative of the tie not being tied in the matter it was made. A 140 cm tie tied in Bertie with a slightly less wide tie would leave a 3" below the sown tag. and the peak dead center on the buckle. Military precision for a dress uniform is clean, classic and welcoming look. I have tried all sizes and shapes, i have several 150 cm ties, it is possible to over think it, but a little effort and a practice, the tie should be as easy to put on as a pocket square... I have a lot of respect for Kirby and the details he shares, i just happen to think about ties differently. Whether for church, business meetings, a date with the wife, or just because, find a tie that works for you and the occasion. Kirby hardly ever wears belts, so in that matter the bertie adjusted may work. But for no reason should you see white between the tie and the top of the trouser.

Happy New Year, Kirby!

Nice. Thank you.

I have a question avoit this video. My question is the collar of your shirts are standard height meaning right under Adam's apple or is there any different collar height you prefer? Thank you

Kirby, you used to have this tie on your website but can't see it anymore. Is it still available? Thanks

I’m 6’5” and have to order XL ties. However, I usually have a problem with the part of the tie that goes down through the knot showing above the part that wraps around the knot. How do I avoid this?

Great demonstration!

Hi Kirby, my height is 5'9. Do you think a 150 cm tie fits me well?

I first became interested in mens wear two years ago frantically looking for a tie knot instructional video, I knew how to tie a windsor from school days but wanted something a little fancier. Ended up with a 'Rose' knot, quite simple but looks really good.

I never knew this I used this knot when I worked as a car salesman when I had a longer time I liked the Windsor I actually didn't know what it was called I learned it trying to tie my tie I figured it out and gosh I was so afraid to untie it but I eventually did I used a whole evening to figure it out cool though I didn't know till just now

YES TO THIS! "I would NEVER let the thin blade be longer than the full blade. To me, this just screams "first time I've ever worn a tie," My only exception to this rule is if you are tying a tie intentionally short to go under a vest. It goes without saying that neither blade of the tie should show below the vest." ~ Dan Diehm

Great dimple and nice video, but I personally prefer wearing a symmetrical knot.

My knot is the half Windsor. I have a tough time getting that dimple.

I prefer a full Windsor. Always have.

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My 'go to' is a single Windsor knot, but the dimple is rarely centered and that bugs me. I will try your knot and see how it goes. Thanks Kirby for helping us look sharp!

Love this knot.. i use it for work tdy and all my colleges look at it..txs

Personally not a fan of asymmetrical tie knots, unless you're trying to wear your tie informally.

Thanks

Kirby, how many fingers do you prefer for the extra space of your collars?

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Greatly benefitted and corrected some small mistakes. I like this type of knot.

People who call him Mr. Allison in the comment section are so funny :D

kirby happy new year can you do a video on brown/burgundy suits with the shirt/ties combos best fitted to go along with it. thanks

Thank you sir! This easy skill is really helpful to me.

Isn’t that a half Windsor?

Thanks for your wisdom and knowledge!

short ties please

I wish KA ties came in shorter lengths.

very nice

First...nice tie Second, I spend way too much time fumbling with my tie dimple. Thanks for this quick explanation!

Thank you Mr Allison. This was very helpful.

This is the same or very similar to a half-windsor, is it not?

Unless I’m mistaken, I believe that I’ve been tying this knot since I was a teenager. It was taught to me by the man who sold me my first suit. I thought I was tying the Full Windsor. Is there much of a difference between the two?

O my thanks bro I just learn how to toe a tie in 1 try

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This is the kind of video I need on RU-vid! Men need to wear ties more. I mean, I don't really wear ties because I don't wear dress shirts that often, but there's just something nice about a man wearing a tie with a dress shirt. This tieless dress shirt craze needs to stop.

In love with this tie, only if as a student, it would not break by bank account. :D. Great content as always Kirby.

I don't like the stupid dimply

...wore a collar and tie to work every day for over 40 years. Always used the Windsor knot and protected it with a Dunhill tie pin. It always looked smart.