The width of men's ties has changed from one decade to the next. All over the world in the 1960s it was fashionable to wear thin ties; closer to the 1980s, ties over 4 inches (10 cm and more) became popular. The history of tie changes is very diverse.
Today, the most common ties are 3.25 to 3.75 inches (8.25 cm to 9.53 cm) wide, but thinner ties are no more than 2.5 inches (6.35 cm) wide. .) are gaining more and more popularity among young people.
How to tie a thin tie is becoming an increasingly urgent problem, as a thin tie comes out of the 'fashion circles' and becomes an attribute of a man's everyday wear and wardrobe.
In general, there is no special technology to tie a thin tie. The principle of knot formation is exactly the same as when tying an ordinary tie. Therefore, you can safely use the guide, where you will learn how to tie a tie.
At the same time, purchasing a thin tie in a store, you can't just wear it with a casual classic suit or jacket. Therefore, in this article, we will talk about the specifics of using a thin tie and which knots are best for a thin tie.
There should be proportion in everything
Follow the basic rule – the width of the tie should be the same or very close to the width of the lapels of the jacket (what are the lapels, read the article about the classic men's suit). Single-breasted European models (Italian and English models in particular) with one or two buttons are perfect. You will not have any problems in choosing a style, and you can easily pick up a tie with a width of 1.5 – 2.5 inches (3.8 – 6.35 cm).
How to tie a thin tie
Partially, here it is necessary to follow the proportions and harmony of sizes. A thin tie looks best when tied with a small knot. Ties of a small width are, in principle, more suitable for a casual dress code than a formal style, so the knots can be a little untidy and slightly loose.
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The best knots for a thin tie are 'Quarter' and 'Half Windsor'. Below are detailed step-by-step diagrams on how to tie a thin tie with these two knots.
Quarter Knot 
Half-Windsor Knot
Your physique
As I mentioned, proportions are needed everywhere. Whether you have a lean physique or tend to be overweight, this also matters. A thin tie looks best on thin and tall men. If you have a fairly large build, I would not recommend wearing a thin tie at all. Otherwise, it will look like a string is hanging over you, not a tie. For chubby and large men, the best choice is a standard-width tie.
Accessories combined with a thin tie
Match a solid slim tie with a great fitted Italian or British suit and is perfectly reinforced (in terms of style) with a tie clip and / or pocket square. In my opinion, it is best to choose a tie clip made of silver or steel (stainless or chrome plated). Obviously, a thin tie is lighter than usual, and without a tie clip, it will dangle in all directions, which is rather inconvenient. Learn more about tie accessories in my previous post.
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So, having figured out how to tie a thin tie, and which knot is better to use, we can conclude that everything needs proportion and harmony of sizes. However, this should not scare you, but rather stimulate you to take a closer look at the new trends in modern fashion for men's suits and jackets, where a thin tie has so firmly settled.
Good luck with your experiments!
