Featuring a polished triangular shape, the Windsor knot offers a good option for job interviews, presentations and social occasions. Because of its wide appearance, this knot looks best with a spread-collar shirt. Although it may appear complicated, tying the full Windsor knot is accomplished without much difficulty.

To begin tying the full Windsor knot, raise the shirt collar and drape the tie around the neck, so the wide end is on the right side and extends about 12 inches below the narrow end. Cross the wide part of the tie over the narrow part. Pull the wide end up through the opening at the neck, then down. Pass the wide end underneath and to the right of the narrow part with the wrong side facing out. Cross the wide part over and to the left of the narrow part with the correct side facing out. Pull the wide end up through the opening at the neck. When bringing it down, pass it through the loop at the front. Holding the dangling parts with one hand, slide the knot carefully up toward the collar with the other hand until snug, then lower the collar.

The half Windsor knot offers a triangular and symmetrical shape for a classic presentation. Because it's smaller than the full Windsor, it works best with wider, medium-weight ties and pairs well with any dress shirt. With a few simple instructions, the half Windsor knot comes together easily. As with the full Windsor knot, begin the process by raising the shirt collar. Drape the tie around the neck so the wide end is on the right and extends roughly 12 inches below the narrow end.

Cross the wide part over the narrow part. Cross the wide part behind the narrow part so the wrong side is facing out. Bring the wide end up and over to the left. Pull it through the opening at the neck so it lays wrong side out to the right. Bring the wide end over the narrow part from right to left with the correct side facing up. Bring the wide end up through the neck loop again. When bringing it down, insert it through the loop at the front of the collar. Adjust the knot by sliding it upward with one hand and holding the tails with the other. Lower the shirt collar to complete the look.

The four-in-hand knot works well for wide neckties in heavy fabrics. It looks most attractive when worn with a standard button-down dress shirt. With a few easy steps, people can tie the four-in-hand knot in a matter of minutes.

To complete this knot, raise the shirt collar and drape the tie around the neck so the wide end is on the right side and extends roughly 12 inches below the narrow end. Bring the wide part of the tie across the narrow part. Then bring the wide part under the narrow part. Bring the wide side back over the top of the narrow part. Bring the wide side up through the large loop at the neck. With a loose hold on the knot, insert the wide end in a downward direction through the loop in front. Holding the bottom narrow part of the tie with one hand, slide the knot upward with the other until neat and snug. Lower the shirt collar to complete the look.

With its intricate design, the Eldredge knot makes a bold statement. While tying this knot involves a variety of steps, the process is not as complicated as it seems. While some knots are created with the wide portion of the tie, this knot is fashioned entirely from the narrow portion.

To begin tying the Eldredge knot, raise the shirt collar and drape the tie so the wide end lays on the right side just below the navel. Pinch the thicker side of the tie near the collar to create a dimple long ways. Bring the thin part over the thick part of the tie. Bring the thin part under the thick part of the tie, wrong side up. Bring the thin part up toward the neck. Bring it down through the neck loop to the right, wrong side up. Going left, take it around the front of the knot. Take it up through the neck loop. Bring it back down to the right. Take it behind the wide part of the tie to the left, wrong side up. Take it across the front to the right and through the loop created in the previous step. Tighten the knot by pulling the narrow end to the right. Bring the end straight up and through the neck loop to the right of the knot. Again, bring it up, over the knot to the left of the knot. Keeping the knot loose, bring the short tail up to the right and through the loop just created. Pull to tighten. Tuck the end behind the neckline on the left. Lower the shirt collar for a smart and finished look.

The Trinity knot offers a stylish look patterned after the Trinity symbol. With a more complex design than the Windsor and four-in-hand knots, tying the Trinity knot is a little more complicated, but it makes a fashion statement for formal functions.