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The Perfect Tie Dimple

March 7th, 2014
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Tying a tie, and specifically dimpling a tie, is one of those menswear details that can often seem mysterious. It’s also one of those things that we see—at least on guys who do it well—that just seems so effortless and tossed off. Like, it either happens or it doesn’t. Nothing could be further from the truth.

Perfect Tie Dimple - He Spoke Style

While there are a few variables that can contribute to how a tie knots and dimples—the quality and kind of fabric, for example—there is definitely a method for making it happen how you want on a consistent basis. This is actually a topic that I’ve got in the queue for an upcoming video, so be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel to see it as soon as it’s available.

In the meantime, tie your tie using your preferred knot—I always use the basic four-in-hand. As you thread the longer end of the tie through, don’t tighten it all the way, keeping it somewhat loose. Next, grab each side of the tie that’s come through the knot with either hand and push them together to create the dimple. Keeping this shape, gradually pull the rest of the tie all the way through and tighten the knot.

Perfect Tie Dimple - He Spoke Style

BONUS TIP: When you’ve got it just about right and just before the knot is tight, you can move the dimple around and adjust to your liking, much like you can play around with your pocket square to get the fold just right. As always, a little practice goes a long way.

Perfect Tie Dimple - He Spoke Style

Perfect Tie Dimple - He Spoke Style

Perfect Tie Dimple - He Spoke Style

This Look: Coat by Tokyo Laundry (similar here and here) – Sweater by J.Crew – Shirt c/o Banana Republic – Pants by Brooks Brothers (part of suit) – Scarf by Gap (old, similar here) – Tie c/o Eton (similar here) – Hat by Cappello (similar here) – Gloves by Brooks Brothers (similar here) – Watch by Timex – Belt and Shoes c/o Allen Edmonds

How do you make the perfect tie dimple? And what’s your favorite tie knot?

Thanks for reading.

Stylishly Yours,

Brian
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Photography by Rob McIver Photo.

Brian Sacawa

Brian Sacawa is the Founder of He Spoke Style and one of the original men’s style influencers. Since 2013, his goal has remained the same: to provide men the advice and inspiration they need to dress well, develop their personal style, and gain more confidence. Brian’s interest and passion for men’s style and luxury watches has led to his writing for The Robb Report, The Rake, and Sotheby’s and he has been quoted on menswear in publications such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Today.com, Brides Magazine, and the Huffington Post. He lives in the woods north of Baltimore with his wife, Robin, kitties Nick and Nora, and German Shepherd/Collie mix Charlie.

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