Q I am new to wearing ties. I know there are different kinds of tie knots (I see knotting directions for three), but I don't know if any are more right with certain clothes than with others. A You are ...

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Q Now that wearing ties is less common, when I do wear one I want it to look perfect. What is the current knot and choice of accessory (meaning: tie bar, tie pin, tab collar or none of the above)?

Every young man struggles with how to tie a tie at some point, but with a little practice, this skill becomes invaluable. It’s that small detail that takes you from “just dressed” to “sharply dressed, ...