Author Topic: Tying a tie: Mirror or No? (Read 2449 times)

makattak · « **on:** April 13, 2018, 09:11:54 AM »

Just an idle thought:

The other day, I found myself in the bathroom while putting on my tie. I generally just tie it wherever I am and then check the mirror after it's done to ensure it looks right.

I found that looking in the mirror as I tied actually confused me- it took longer with the mirror just because I wasn't sure things were right while watching myself do it. (It was, it just looked strange.)

How to most people tie their ties? With the mirror or not?

zahc · « **Reply #1 on:** April 13, 2018, 09:28:25 AM »

I cannot tie without mirror. But I only wear one maybe once per quarter.

p12 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 13, 2018, 09:34:40 AM »

I can tie a tie either way mirror or not. What I absolutely can’t do is tie one on someone else while looking at them face to face. Does..not..compute!!

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Hawkmoon · « **Reply #3 on:** April 13, 2018, 09:35:52 AM »

Mirror.

Nick1911 · « **Reply #4 on:** April 13, 2018, 09:46:05 AM »

No mirror, although I adjust it with the mirror.

Fly320s · « **Reply #5 on:** April 13, 2018, 09:47:24 AM »

I use a mirror so I can get it tied right on the first try. When I don't use a mirror, it comes out crooked.

Ben · « **Reply #6 on:** April 13, 2018, 09:52:00 AM »

I've not worn a tie so many times that I can do it sans mirror. I could do it sans mirror for the tying part, but not for the adjusting part. Even if I could, I'm guessing I'd be in the habit of checking it in the mirror anyway.

MechAg94 · « **Reply #7 on:** April 13, 2018, 09:59:03 AM »

I rarely wear a tie. I know one way to tie one and that is it. I just use a mirror to check afterward.

T.O.M. · « **Reply #8 on:** April 13, 2018, 09:59:49 AM »

For better and worse, I wear a tie daily for work. I can tie one without a mirror, and generally get it right. That said, I get a better knot if I'm looking in the mirror.

TommyGunn · « **Reply #9 on:** April 13, 2018, 10:18:47 AM »

I use a mirror. It doesn't gaurantee I'll get it right .... but if I don't use a mirror I invariably wind up with a Gordion Knot.

lee n. field · « **Reply #10 on:** April 13, 2018, 10:22:19 AM »

Quote from: makattak on April 13, 2018, 09:11:54 AM

Just an idle thought:

The other day, I found myself in the bathroom while putting on my tie. I generally just tie it wherever I am and then check the mirror after it's done to ensure it looks right.

I found that looking in the mirror as I tied actually confused me- it took longer with the mirror just because I wasn't sure things were right while watching myself do it. (It was, it just looked strange.)

How to most people tie their ties? With the mirror or not?

Those very few times I wear a tie (wedding, funeral or job interview), I do it blind, then check the mirror.

charby · « **Reply #11 on:** April 13, 2018, 10:23:54 AM »

When I wore a tie several days a week, no mirror. Now that I wear a tie 2-3x a year, I need a mirror.

RoadKingLarry · « **Reply #12 on:** April 13, 2018, 10:27:54 AM »

Haven't worn a tie in over 20 years. But, on the rare occasions when I did I could do it blindfolded. Always preferred a nice 4-in-hand.
I was also the "go to" guy for tying the good old Navy neckerchief tie thing.

Kingcreek · « **Reply #13 on:** April 13, 2018, 10:29:02 AM »

No trouble tying without mirror but I always check it in mirror if available.

grampster · « **Reply #14 on:** April 13, 2018, 10:29:23 AM »

What is this thing you call a "tie"?

Brad Johnson · « **Reply #15 on:** April 13, 2018, 10:29:35 AM »

Mirror. I'm a tie-knot snob and hate the sloppy, lopsided, loosely flapped abominations that seem to be the current trend.

A guy I had an immense amount of respect for growing up always told me, "If it doesn't look like a clip on, you didn't tie it right." I took that to heart. I use a Winsor and insist on it being perfect - an absolutely symmetrical triangle, snugged until everything lays in tidy and smooth, and with the dimple precisely centered. I can do it without a mirror but I always take the first opportunity to check and adjust so things are in proper order.

Brad

K Frame · « **Reply #16 on:** April 13, 2018, 10:33:32 AM »

No mirror. I only use the mirror to adjust the knot once I'm done tying it.

Then again, I've not worn a tie since... I think since my Father died in 2007.

MillCreek · « **Reply #17 on:** April 13, 2018, 11:31:27 AM »

I wear a necktie or bow tie every work day. I can tie either without a mirror, but use the mirror nonetheless.

Jamisjockey · « **Reply #18 on:** April 13, 2018, 11:57:28 AM »

Utterly refuse to wear one.

BobR · « **Reply #19 on:** April 13, 2018, 12:00:52 PM »

Quote from: grampster on April 13, 2018, 10:29:23 AM

What is this thing you call a "tie"?

Hey, that was my question!!!

bob

zxcvbob · « **Reply #20 on:** April 13, 2018, 12:03:00 PM »

I use a Shelby knot to tie my ties; I can get enough length that way w/o having to buy extra-long ties, plus I like the way it looks.

To the original question, it's been so long since I've worn a tie I don't remember.

I think I use a mirror. I also sometimes leave a tie knotted so I can just slip it on and tighten and adjust it.

Hawkmoon · « **Reply #21 on:** April 13, 2018, 01:39:55 PM »

Quote from: grampster on April 13, 2018, 10:29:23 AM

What is this thing you call a "tie"?

K Frame · « **Reply #22 on:** April 13, 2018, 02:20:56 PM »

Quote from: jamisjockey on April 13, 2018, 11:57:28 AM

Utterly refuse to wear one.

That's because no matter how you tie it, one end always drags on the ground...

Ben · « **Reply #23 on:** April 13, 2018, 02:49:37 PM »

Quote from: jamisjockey on April 13, 2018, 11:57:28 AM

Utterly refuse to wear one.

What?

I thought they were required at your job.

makattak · « **Reply #24 on:** April 13, 2018, 02:51:43 PM »

Quote from: Ben on April 13, 2018, 02:49:37 PM

What?

I thought they were required at your job.

"How 'bout some coffee, Jamis?"

"No thanks!"

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