#DIY: How to Tie a Tie the Easiest Way! by @TweetyElitou #TheSashaMarinaShow

A tie is a very powerful and manly accessory. It delivers a message of seriousness, business, professionalism, and surely success. The tie can definitely make the man.

As of lately, the tie has become an accessory for women. There should be no surprise that women are interested in the culture of the tie because women are also looking to deliver the same powerful message as their male counterpart, but women are also in love with the many details that make a tie very beautiful. Ties come in an array of colors from the bold and bright to the muted and pastels; the wonderful textures of fabrics that include silk, satin, and the luxurious cashmere; let’s not forget the countless patterns of paisleys, dots, geometrics and stripes.

If you are a woman that thinks that a tie is just to masculine to wear, think again. There are a few ways to make the tie soft and feminine while still keeping its masculine and powerful edge. There are many simple ways to make a tie more feminine and one is to complement a fitted turtleneck sweater with a silk tie.

Not sure how to tie a tie? Here is a step-by-step guide to tying one of the simplest knots known as the “Four In Hand”. This knot is not just easy but it is classic and chic.

Step 1: Place the tie neatly on the neck, front side flat. The wide part of the tie should be longest, and the thinner part of the tie should be touching just above the belly button.

Step 4: Wrap the wider part of the tie around the thinner part of the tie for the second time.

Step 7: Pull and adjust the tie to your comfort. Make sure to keep the neatness of the tie. It should be lying flat.

Step 2: Cross the wider part of the tie over the thinner part of the tie.

Step 5:  Pull the wide part of the tie up through the neck of the tie which is closest to your shirt.

Step 8: ........

Step 3: Wrap the wider part of the tie around the thinner part of the tie one time.

Step 6: Take the wider part of the tie and slide it through the hoop which is in the very front of the tie--pull through.

Step 9: Your knot will look just like this which is perfect. The slight slant in the symmetric is normal for the “Four In Hand Knot”.

Doesn't the tie give a very fashionable look to the sweater? 
It is really cool and swank!

Will you be wearing the tie trend? Will you pass?

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Fashionably yours,

Tweety Elitou