ties

[renor27]

I have large number of 1940s belly hugger ties. Was wondering what knot looks best with these ties?

[schwammy]

I haven't heard that term before.

[Daniel Riser]

Most 40's movie stars, and John Kerry, did a Windsor knot.

Do "Belly Huggers" refer to short ties?

Regards,

Master Daniel A. Riser Esq

[flat-top]

I think the term is "belly warmers" which are short, wide ties. Most of my 40's ties would qualify I think. I'm a tall guy, so I make the smallest knot possible to get the longest length. flat-top

[The Wolf]

With my old ties I prefer a four-in-hand knot or half-windsor.
I don't like too big a knot.

[Bogie1943]

I have always been a full-windsor, I used to know the other types, but have since forgot. I love 40's ties, more for their shape than patterns, I love the short, fat look of them.

[The Wingnut]

I use a pratt or shelby knot, which is identical in appearance when finished, but less complex than a double windsor.

Don't forget the dimple! And an easy rule of thumb: '30s style, small knot, with a collar pin. '40s style, large knot with no collar pin, and preferably a collar that is cut such that it is close to the tie on both sides.

[Matt Deckard]

Of all the complicated knots, I think the Pratt is the cleanest knot when the knotting is finished.

I myself still stick to the tried and true four in hand... it's a basic and I like my tie to be a little imperfect as it hangs kilter.

[Daniel Riser]

Wholeheartedly agreed. I like the four in hand a lot. When I dress forties I prefer my ties to have a "been sitting behind the gumshoe desk a little too long today" look.

and I don't care if I dress forties I still wear collar bars. I look at a collar bar the same way I look at French Cuffs. In the convoluted words of Mr. Magoo "It's the only way to dress!"

Although I have just made my first bow tie, so, for the sake of pride, I may start wearing bow ties primarily... hmm. Can someone say Dan Crosby?

Regards,

Master Daniel A... ah Crosby Esq