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In this episode of "60 Seconds of Style", Men's Grooming takes center stage as Jung Park of Metroboom joins me in-studio to serve up expert tips on tying the perfect knot.

Knowing how to properly tie a neck tie is a challenge for many men, let alone knowing which knot is appropriate for face shapes, body types, occasions, and environments.

It is simple as one, two and three.

There are supposed to be over 85 ways to tie a tie. However, for everyday professional men, we just need to be aware of 3 main types of knots.

Four-in-hand

This is the simplest knot of the three. It is also known as schoolboy knot. It is believed to have originated by the members of the Four-in-Hand Club in London . Originally named Four-Horse club, it was frequented by the notorious Earl of Barrymore. The Four-in-hand club members were infamous for taking over the reins from the coachmen and driving around London at a break-neck speed.

This knot produces the smallest knot of the three and it is asymmetric. It is considered to be the most casual knot of the three and it would not be ideal for formal or dressy affairs. Narrower shirt collars works best for the Four-in-Hand knot. Wider collars will likely make the small knot look even smaller.

For men with wider face, shorter neck, and stocky build should not wear the Four-in-hand knot, as it will create a noticeable contrast and negatively accentuate those features.

Windsor (Double or Full)

This knot is also known as Full or Double Windsor to distinguish it from its half brother; Half or Single Windsor knot. The Double Windsor is believed to be named after the Duke of Windsor (after his stepping down from ruling England as King Edward VIII). The Duke preferred a wider knot with thicker cloth.

The Double Windsor is the thickest knot of the three and produces a perfectly symmetrical knot. This knot is appropriate for formal occasions. This knot would be ideal for men who are in financial or legal fields, as it projects a regal and formal image. Wider shirt collars, such as spread or cut-away collars will work great with the Double Windsor as the wider opening of the collars will show the entirety of the wider knot.

Men with wider face, shorter neck, and stocky build can wear this knot but medium width ties are strongly recommended so that the knot wouldn’t be as wide. The wide knot of the Double Windsor can also negatively accentuate those features.

Windsor (Half or Single)

The Single Windsor knot is the most flexible and versatile knot of the three. Although this knot is believed to be related to the Double Windsor knot, unlike the popular belief, The Single Windsor is not half the size of the Double Windsor. This knot produces medium size, asymmetrical knot.

This knot can be worn with most shirt collar types and by most body types. It is more formal than the Four-in Hand but it is more casual than the Double Windsor.

The Single Windsor is ideal for most professional men and most occasions that will require a neck tie.