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Alright gentlemen, time to step up your tie game with a tie knot that has been around
for one hundred years, but is actually rarely used.
In today's video gentlemen, we are going to learn how to tie the Pratt Knot, also known
as the Shelby Knot.
Though it's been around since the 1920s, the Pratt Knot was made famous by the news anchor
Don Shelby, who used this knot exclusively.
The main characteristics of the Pratt Knott are: One, it's a medium sized knot, and is easy to
tie.
Two, it will work well for both business and social events.
And three, this knot fits best with a point or medium spread collar.
To start tying the Pratt Knot, drape the tie over your neck; for this knot you will
have the outside of the tie facing towards you.
Adjust the tie, making the wide end longer than the narrow.
The exact length will vary, based on the height of the wearer and the length of the neck tie.
Cross the narrow end over the wide end, then bring the wide end over and through the opening
near your neck.
Now cross the wide end in front of the narrow end, then bring it under and up through the
neck opening.
Finish off by pulling the wide end through the loop formed at the front.
Tighten the knot by gently pulling on the wide end while holding the knot until you
are pleased with how it looks.
Bring the knot up to your neck by holding the narrow end while pushing the knot up with
your other hand.
Keep the ends tidy by pulling the narrow end through the keeper loop on the back of the
tie.
Your tie should rest between the top and middle of your belt line.
If it's too short, start over making the wide end lower; if it's too long, start with the
wide end higher.
Tying the Pratt Knot is easy to learn and remember, and is the perfect choice when you're
ready to break away from the typical necktie knots out there.
For a detailed breakdown on how to tie the Pratt Knot or Shelby Knot, check out the article
and infographic at realmenrealstyle.com
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