Windsor knot

Be careful with the knot of your tie. According to From Russia with Love, Bond does not trust a man with a Windsor knot, a sign of vanity and, often, vulgarity (this knot is typical of the SMERSH agent). Bond s ties are usually dark in color, although, when in the U.S. in the novel Live and Let Die, he wears a brightly colored one. 

This is the junior version of the Windsor knot. This triangular and symmetrical shape is best used with dress shirts and light- to medium-weight fabrics. For shirts with standard collars, its a safe and traditional choice. 

Famous for their perfect dimple, Windsor knots came about in the early 20th century when the fashionable Duke of Windsor (briefly King Edward VIII) inspired their creation. 

If you can tie a tie for someone else, you ll be the hero of the day. Which is the go-to knot to use for doing a tie-wearer a favor, you ask Why, the half-windsor, of course. Once tied on yourself, it can be loosened and slipped over your head, then transferred to the grateful recipient. 

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