Some of the guys I see wearing a tie these days -- TV newscasters and politicians -- don't seem to put a dimple in their ties when they make the knot. I thought you are supposed to.

• A tie should have one of two types of knots: a four-in-hand or a half-Windsor. • A tie should have a dimple under the knot. • A tie should be knotted so that no shirt shows above it; ...

Here's how to tie a tie in a Windsor, Half Windsor, and Four-in-Hand Knot. Our step-by-step guide will walk you through tying a tie in these 3 knots.

Four-in-hand: Named after an old gentleman’s club, the four-in-hand knot is among the most popular knots. It is extremely easy to tie and can be worn at most informal events, says Prestige ...

The Kelvin knot, named after the 19th-century mathematical physicist Lord Kelvin, delivers a compact, clean look.It’s closely related to the Four-in-Hand but offers a slightly different profile.

Most people use the Four-in-Hand knot. It's basic, widely known, and also called—appropriately enough since that's when I learned it—the schoolboy knot.