Want to wear the perfect tie knot with your formal outfits? Keep reading to learn how to tie the Full Windsor.

The Full Windsor is a large, triangular knot. Due to its symmetrical look, it’s considered the perfect knot for serious business environments and other highly formal occasions.

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This know is also known as the Double Windsor or just the Windsor (as opposed to its younger brother, the Half Windsor). And, while most people assume it’s a difficult knot to learn, it’s actually easier than it looks.

This large knot is best suited for spread collar or cutaway collar shirts. Since it doesn’t wrap tight around the neck, it’s more comfortable than most other knots (despite its formal appearance).

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Full Windsor:

• More formal
• Larger knot
• Looks better on men with long and wide necks
• Requires more fabric to tie the knot
• Perfect knot for a thick tie

Half Windsor:

• Less formal
• Smaller knot
• Looks better on men with small necks
• Requires less fabric to tie the knot
• Better knot for a thin tie

As you can see, both knots have their place depending on the occasion.

When Should You Use This Knot?

The Full Windsor knot looks best when you’re dressed up in either a spread collar or a cutaway collar shirt. They give silk ties and ties with dark colors and spaced out patterns an elegant look.

The Full Windsor is symmetrical and large, making it the perfect knot if you want to command people’s attention.

Because of its large size and bold appearance, it looks best on men with wider faces (square or round) and men with facial hair.