A tie is a stylish accessory that can decorate the outfit of not only adults, but also children. However, not every child is able to tie it correctly. Fortunately, this is not necessary. It can be replaced with an accessory that has an elastic band in its design. It greatly simplifies the process. Let's consider how to tie a tie with an elastic band correctly and options for fashionable knots. In addition, there are rules for wearing an accessory that are useful for everyone to know.
What is an accessory?
The tie consists of two parts - a ready-made knot and an elastic band sewn to it on both sides. Instead of it, there can be a thin ribbon that is fastened with a clasp or button at the back under the collar. This option is called a regatta. Its main advantage is that you do not need to think every time how best to tie a tie with an elastic band. It is enough to fasten the clasp. This saves time and effort. The regatta is equally suitable for men and women. There are different options for tying tie knots:
- classical;
- bow;
- butterfly.
The regatta tie is suitable for people of different ages; it can be used as an addition to the suit of an adult man, a teenager, or a schoolchild.
Due to the convenience of fastening, the regatta is now used in school uniforms and for employees of various departments. It can be worn for any formal, official or festive event.
Selection of design and material
A tie with an elastic band can be made of various materials. Traditionally, cotton, linen, silk, fine wool, satin, and mixed fabric are used. The main material is duplicated with interlining. It gives the product the necessary shape. Jacquard silk is popular - an elegant fabric with a pattern. A regatta made from it looks more impressive than a plain one, at the same time it is practical, since this material is very wear-resistant.
The elastic or tape is made from a dense suit fabric that can withstand frequent stretching. It should match the color and texture of the main material. In order for the elastic to last as long as possible, it should be adjustable in length.
Ties with an elastic band or clasp can be single-color: black, light, different shades of green, gray, blue. Models with a checkered pattern, geometric patterns, ornaments are popular. Custom-made products may have the logos of the organization or educational institution.
For a school-age child, you can choose an accessory with a fastener, such as a button. For a little boy, products with an elastic band or a headband are more convenient. If we talk about how to tie a children's tie correctly, there is nothing complicated here - it is put on in the same way as an adult's.
Easy Ways to Create Fashionable Knots
For those who are interested in how to tie a tie correctly, we can recommend the following options: quarter knot, half Windsor and Trinity. They are different in design and appearance. There are also differences in the tying process.
Quarter
The knot is one of the most common, suitable for any collar shape: wide or narrow. It is considered simple, classic and universal. Even a beginner can easily learn how to tie it. Step-by-step instructions on how to tie a quarter knot:
- The tie is thrown over the neck, its wide end should hang on the right, the narrow end on the left (the length is distributed so that it is slightly higher than the belt).
- Place the wide part on top of the narrow one.
- They wrap it around and bring it out to the left side.
- Then move the wide part from left to right.
- The tape is brought to the neck and brought out from top to bottom.
- Pass it through the loop of the knot being formed.
- Pull down slightly to tighten.
- Finally, adjust the tie so that it lies evenly against the collar.
Untying a quarter knot is also easy, just loosen the loop, pull the end of the tie out of it and then do everything in reverse order.
Half Windsor
This option is easy to make, goes well with collars of any shape, but looks especially bright with wide or soft ones. Unlike the quarter, it is symmetrical. Detailed diagram of tying the half-Windsor knot:
- Place the tie on your neck, with its wide part on the right side.
- They lead her over a narrow one.
- They bring it under it, bringing the end out to the right.
- They lift it up to the neck and bring it inside.
- They take it out to the left side.
- The tie ribbon is moved horizontally to the right side; it forms the front side of the knot.
- They lift it up and insert it inside the resulting knot.
- Pass through the loop that has formed on the front side.
- Tighten the tie slightly and adjust it so that it takes a comfortable position.
A tie tied with a half Windsor knot can be worn for important meetings or worn daily to work, it always looks stylish and elegant.
Trinity
Unusual and rare, but this is what makes it stand out from the crowd. The knot is considered difficult, to do it correctly, experience and regular practice are needed. The order of actions for tying this knot step by step:
- The tie is placed on the neck with the wrong side up, the wide part on the left, the narrow part on the right. The free end should almost touch the belt.
- Place the narrow part on top of the wide part, crossing them.
- The thin end is raised towards the neck and brought out under the resulting knot.
- They direct it to the left.
- Place it under the wide part and direct it to the right.
- Again they raise it to the neck and lower it down.
- Direct the end to the left.
- They move it horizontally to the opposite side and lift it up.
- They pass it through the loop.
- Lead the end of the tie to the right.
- Pass through the loop formed in step 9.
- The tip is hidden behind the collar. The accessory is adjusted.
Trinity is a beautiful and unusual knot that will definitely attract the attention of others.
How to Tie a School Tie
The accessory options for children are specially selected to make the process of putting it on as simple as possible. The algorithm for how to tie a tie on an elastic band for a schoolchild:
- The product is placed with the wrong side up. The elastic is placed in the middle.
- The narrow end is thrown over it, directing it towards you.
- They bring it to the left, then pass it under the elastic band and lower it down.
- Tie a knot by pulling the two ends together.
- They are collected in such a way that a knot similar to a triangle is formed.
A school tie is tied in the same way as an adult tie - put it under the collar and tighten the elastic band, which securely holds it in place. Instead of an elastic band, you can use elastic tape or ribbons with fasteners. This is even preferable because it extends the life of the product. The elastic band stretches quickly and has to be changed periodically. And the tape or ribbons allow you to adjust the neck circumference of the tie, while the materials do not deform.
Basic rules of wearing
The shape of a children's tie with an elastic band should be chosen depending on the age of the child. For boys in elementary school, a bow tie or a small accessory of a classic shape is more suitable. Decoration in the form of a brooch or a jabot is used for girls. It is advisable to choose a strict option for the outfit of high school students.
The color of the tie also matters. Light, bright items look appropriate with a summer suit. Dark, thick ones with a small pattern look appropriate with clothes for the cold season. If the tie is checkered or striped, a plain suit is paired with it. A plain accessory looks good with shirts, jackets, vests in a check or with a pattern. Bright items can be worn for celebrations and festive events. A black, plain classic tie is universal and goes well with any clothes.
The correct length of the accessory is determined as follows: the bottom edge should touch the waistband of the trousers, but not cover it. Women's and children's ties can be shorter. As for the width, it depends on the size of the collar and lapels of the jacket: the larger they are, the larger the tie.
If you choose the right accessory, it can decorate any suit. To put it on easily and quickly, it is worth learning how to properly tie a tie with an elastic band. A simplified product is practical, and it looks exactly like a regular tie.
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