Tie knots - does it really matter?

[MacMillans son]

I can certainly relate to the long tail issue Tobus, especially when wearing the kilt. I'm 6' tall and wear a 17" neck and still have that problem a lot.

I also use the Half Windsor, but my understanding of the different knots is not so much a matter of formality but of the collar spread on the specific shirt. A full Windsor, being wider, sometimes doesn't fit well in the space provided and forces the collar to bunch up. And a Half Windsor may look to be too narrow in ones with a wide spread.

At least that's my understanding of it.

[KWD]

I always tie in a full Windsor, I have never used any other knot, and don't think i ever will, I like the "larger" triangle the full Windsor makes, i think it looks nice.

[Peter Crowe]

Like many other posters stated, I think a lot depends on the collar type, and might I also suggest the tie itself, which if fuller in size/weight of fabric will affect the size of the knot. I have used all three at various times but my personal ideal preference is a half-Windsor knot on a tie with a three inch blade worn with a spread collar shirt. When tied at the right point this usually falls to just over the top of my trouser waistband (slightly lower with the kilt).

[creagdhubh]

I can certainly relate to the long tail issue Tobus, especially when wearing the kilt. I'm 6' tall and wear a 17" neck and still have that problem a lot.

I also use the Half Windsor, but my understanding of the different knots is not so much a matter of formality but of the collar spread on the specific shirt. A full Windsor, being wider, sometimes doesn't fit well in the space provided and forces the collar to bunch up. And a Half Windsor may look to be too narrow in ones with a wide spread.

At least that's my understanding of it.

This is my belief too. And I also agree with Scott's statement on the matter.