Most guys know one knot. Maybe two. Here's the thing — the wrong knot with the right tie still looks off.

1. Four-in-Hand — Your daily driver. Slim, slightly asymmetric, works with any collar. If you only learn one, this is it.

2. Half Windsor — Medium triangle, medium effort. Perfect for job interviews and business dinners where you want to look polished but not overdressed.

3. Full Windsor — Big, symmetrical, powerful. Reserve this for spread collars and formal events. Looks terrible on skinny ties — don't even try.

4. Pratt (Shelby) — Underrated. Clean, medium-sized, and it sits perfectly flat. Great with thicker silk ties.

5. Kelvin — The flex. Inverted knot that gives a textured, slightly unconventional finish. Wear this when you want someone to notice.

Pro tip: Match your knot size to your collar spread. Narrow collar = slim knot. Wide spread = full knot. Get this right and you'll look sharper than 90% of the room.

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