The question "How do you tie a suit?" is ambiguous. Do you mean "How do you tie a tie to wear with a suit?" or "How do you fasten a suit jacket?" This answer will address both interpretations.
Tying a Tie (to wear with a suit)
Many different tie knots exist, but the following steps describe one method:
- Start with the wide end of the tie on your right, extending lower than the narrow end.
- Cross the wide end over the narrow end.
- Bring the wide end up and behind the knot at your neck.
- Take the tip of the wide end and slide it down through the loop you've created in the front.
- Tighten the knot by sliding it up to your collar.
- Adjust until the tie hangs properly.
Fastening a Suit Jacket
A suit jacket typically has one, two, or three buttons. Here's how to fasten them correctly:
- Two-button jacket: Fasten only the top button. Never fasten the bottom button.
- Three-button jacket: You can fasten the top two buttons, the middle button only, or just the middle button. Never fasten the bottom button. Some three-button jackets are designed so that the top button rolls to conceal it. In this case, the jacket should be treated as a two-button jacket.
- One-button jacket: Fasten the single button.
Following these simple rules will help you maintain the proper silhouette and appearance when wearing a suit.
