Tight Knits

November, 2012

CASUALLY ELEGANT TIES FOR FALL• Woven silk ties are certainly stylish, but some­times you need something a little less formal. In this era of busi­ness casual, the knit tie is the most reliable way to dress up a shirt and jeans or dress down a suit. Keep in mind that scale is key: Most mod­ern knit ties are slimmer than silk ties, so make sure the lapels on your jacket are simi­lar in width. And this isn't the time to show off your Windsor knot skills. The basic four-in-hand knot is just the rig...