In my opinion, three things make a man standout; his level of education,  God’s grace, and the size of his pocket. If we take away the first two out of the picture, we’re left with a man’s finances. 

Truth is, every man wants to be rich. Well, not every man, but most men want to be rich.   Wait! Who doesn’t want to be rich? Raise your hand up! Looks around… No one.   

The truth about this desire is that being rich is a task, but staying rich is a full-time work – that’s why Mark still works even though he owns Facebook.

People get rich on a daily basis but the money vanishes as soon as it comes because they don’t know the rules of money.

For instance, if you give a twenty-nine-year-old guy without financial knowledge a hundred thousand dollars, he’ll spend it on clothes, a car, and in the club. Certainly, he’ll start living his life for Instagram.

In the lines below, I want to share with you the very financial tips that have made me become financially stable within the last two years. I’m not rich, but I’m financially stable, to say the least.

How to be a better man financially!

Step 1

You need to read these two books;

Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki.

I first laid my hands on a copy of this book in 2009 but I had barely read it when a friend borrowed it from me and never returned the book. I regretted giving it out then after I read it two years ago.

The Richest Man In Babylon by George Clason.

This book tells you the rules of money. It’s a real eye-opener. I’m not much of a reader, and I haven’t read all the books in my library. So let me not recommend any more books.

Step 2

Start doing the following…

1. If you’re a Christian, simply pay your tithe. A lot of people don’t pay tithe because of what some pastors do with the money. Well, it’s your choice. I choose to pay my tithe.
2. After paying your tithe, you’re left with 90% of your income. Take out another 10% from it and set the 10% aside as tithe to yourself. You’ll be needing this money. You now have 80% left at your disposal. This is the save before spending rule which the likes of Warren Buffet advocates.
3. Draw up a list of things you need, not things you want. Remember, we were taught the difference between needs and wants. The two are different.
4. Based on this list, make a budget. This is how you intend to spend your remaining 80%. Defer any items that can overshoot the budget beyond the money you have at hand.
5. Now, spend your 80% as you’ve budgeted. Don’t spend everything on your clothes. 
6. As you keep saving your 10% in step two, it keeps increasing. Don’t touch it. I personally use an account without an ATM card for this purpose. When the money is significantly large, it’s time to invest.
7. There are several things you can invest in. Look around your neighborhood and find a lack. For example, if there’s no barber shop in your neighborhood, you can establish one. It all boils down to how much you have saved from your 10%. Likewise, you can invest in cryptocurrency which is the in thing now. I know of two or three self-made millionaires who invested in Bitcoin in its early days. Be careful, else you may invest in fake currency.
8. Repeat the same process over and over again with the earnings you have from your investment in step 7. It’s only a matter of time before you become financially stable and well on your way to become rich.

To stay rich, you must learn to…

1. Avoid riotous living – incessant clubbing, reckless spending on items that depreciate e.g. cars. Instead, buy items that appreciate e.g. properties. Riotous living can destroy your finances before you know whats happening. Tyson spent recklessly, we know how he ended. 
2. Cut down on the number of women you hang out with especially the materialistic type. These ones can drain your pocket in one shopping spree and dump you the following day.
3. Roll with friends who share the same goals and have concrete plans to achieve it.
4. Stop living the Instagram lifestyle.
5. Spend time with loved ones. They can be a viable source of inspiration.
6. Explore other sources of income by discussing with business owners and partnering with them to solve their problems.
7. Repeat steps 1 – 6 over and over again.

I do hope someone has learned something new from this piece. When you apply these tips, people will want to know what you did that made you financially stable.

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I particularly loved the feeds of @rowanrow and @blakescott. There were others too, in fact, a lot of them that I loved. I can’t name them all.

Don’t get me wrong. I do know how to look good, but they looked smarter and better. So I started looking for patterns and I found out… they knew colors well.

Aside from knowing colors well, they also had the right accessories to complement their dressing.

With this discovery, I decided to try something new.

At this point, I should tell you I had a bland wardrobe… Pretty basic. I spent more on books and internet subscriptions than I did on my wardrobe. My wardrobe is still bland, but in the next few months, it would be overhauled.

So let me quickly share with you the tips I’ve learned in my quest to know how to dress smart.

How To Dress Smart: An Inexpensive Guide

Previously, I had the following in my wardrobe…

• A black, red, and grey colored trouser.
• An orange colored chinos shorts.
• A white shirt.
• Another black shirt.
• Some jean trousers.
• And some native Nigerian men’s wear (I’ll talk about this in another article).

I bought the following items to complement the ones I already had in my wardrobe.

• A pair of brown leather dress shoes.
• A brown leather wrist watch (something simple that matches the color of my brown shoes).
• A pair of white sneakers.
• New high-quality Adidas sweatpants (I’ve not had one of these before cos the ones I saw in the market were all low quality).
• I had my tailor sew a pair of white trousers for me.

Having assembled the new items which didn’t cost me much, I set out to note my colors and my wearing routine.

After several hours of feeding my eyes on the Instagram feed of these fashion icons, I learned…

Brown Color Is Awesome But…

Yes, the color brown is awesome but it has a few rules you should obey. I’ll share the rules with you. I bet some of you want to ask me if black and brown are ok to wear. And some others want to know if shoes and belts need to match.

Let’s quickly get started.

1. Brown and black can go together if you know how to combine them appropriately. Black, brown, and navy are three neutral colors that can go with any color. But care must be taken to make sure you don’t look out of color.
2. It’s not a must that your shoes and belts need to match. If you want to wear such, I’ll advise you to make sure they look exactly the same before you wear it. Adding a brown wrist watch to the mix isn’t a bad idea. However if you’re wearing a black suit, for instance, don’t wear a brown watch to complement your brown shoe and belt. Instead, wear a black watch.

When You Wear

In this section, I’d like to point out something you should do and not do when you’re wearing a specific piece of clothing.

1. When you wear suspenders, wear a jacket except if you simply take off your jacket for pictures.
2. When you wear black shoes, you can wear absolutely any color you want.
3. When you wear a certain color of shoes, please match the color with your belt if possible except when you are wearing white shoes.
4. When you wear a trouser, wear a belt. It may seem fashionable to leave your belt loops empty, but it doesn’t show how smart you are.
5. When you wear a plain trouser, don’t hang your keys and phones on your belt loops.
6. When you wear a tie, wear one that fits your body shape. If you’re slim, opt for a medium sized tie.
7. When you wear sunglasses, take it off if you’re in a shaded area.

Avoid

Here are three things you should avoid if you want to look smart.

1. Avoid square shaped shoes like a man dressed in white avoids grease/mud.
2. Colors like yellow, pink, and orange are quite loud. Keep them at bay from your smart wardrobe.
3. Avoid wearing “rush cleaned” white sneakers. Take some time to clean your sneakers after each use.

Now, I’m going to share with you a few pictures that’ll help you look smarter, after all, you’re reading this article because you want to learn how to dress smartly.

Let’s split this into days.

Day 1.

Black shoes with a black belt and a black wristwatch to match grey colored trousers and a black shirt.

Remove the black and replace with brown except for the black shirt.

Day 2

Brown shoes with a brown belt and brown leather watch to match a black trouser and a white shirt.

Remove the brown and replace with black.

You can opt for a pair of white vans sneakers if you’re going to an informal event. Wear a black belt.

Day 3

I think I’ll go with a white trouser with black shirt paired with brown shoes, brown watch, and brown belt.

Day 4 – Casual cool evening

I’d opt for the Adidas sweats and a pair of white vans sneakers. A matching white round neck vest with a brown bomber leather jacket will do great. Or you can keep it simple with the white round neck vest only.

Day 5

An agbada or senator wear would do. It has to be crisp though, not like the oversized or overtight types I see a lot of guys wearing.

For the next five days, you can mix things up and see what looks great on you. Keep your mirror standby, you’ll need it.

Parting Words

I sincerely believe you enjoyed reading this piece. Personally, I’ve got some fashion and wardrobe goals for the next few months. I’ll probably let you know what’s up as soon as I’ve done a major overhaul.

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Here are the 5 popular suit colors that every man should own.

Lest I forget, you should wear what suits you with these colors in mind.

1. Blue Suit: Blue colored suits are quite alluring and ideal. It is by popular demand, the most preferred suit color for interviews although any color could do just fine except of course for shouting colors like red, yellow and pink. Men with lighter skin shades will appear more pleasant in blue colored suits than men with a darker complexion. Just like the grey colored suits, blue suits have different shades. One of the most popular shades of blue is the Navy Blue Suit color often referred to as the most versatile and de facto suit color in the United States. If you want the best blue suit combinations, then you should add a navy blue suit color to your wardrobe. Be recognized for what you’re putting on when you want to fit in. Need I say that navy blue suits are easy to customize. As a rule of thumb, the shoe colors that fit the navy blue suit color includes the black, brown or burgundy/red colors. The black shoe color gives it a business like touch, the red/burgundy color gives it a social feel while the brown color relaxes it all. One of the most common modifications of the navy blue suit is the pinstripes which when done modestly, can make you look amazing. A navy blue suit can serve as a regular piece of clothing for a frequent suit wearer or as the go-to option for a man who rarely needs a suit.

2. Tan Suit:  This color is apt for events during spring and summer months. If you have a dark skin shade, you’d definitely look great in this suit color. Tan suits are considered as business-casual wears and when combined with black shoes, they look great on the wearer. It’s one of the very popular suit colors around.

3. Gray Suit:  There are many shades of grey suits available in the market, but charcoal grey, medium grey, and light grey are the most versatile grey colored suits. Grey is the color of elegance, experience, and level-headedness. Charcoal grey suits don’t often go with a black shirt, so avoid wearing them. They are quite easy to match and goes along with a wide range of colors meaning that you are entitled to a large range of ties and shirts. It’s good for work, church, wedding and just about any formal occasion, you can think of. The medium grey colored suit, on the other hand, is much lighter than the charcoal grey colored suit which many often assume is black.The light grey is lighter than the others and has a casual appeal in such a way that denotes a break for the monotony of the usual colors. Grey is one of the very popular suit colors.

4. Black Suits: Many say it is not as popular nor as trendy as the navy blue color, but I doubt. It’s the right color for both formal and solemn occasions. It looks good on many skin shades and fashion experts believe it looks better on dark complexioned men. I bet it would easily go along with plain colors like white, blue and red. Black suits for men are a must have.

5. Brown Suit: Last but not least on our list of the most popular suit colors are brown suits. Brown suits represent conspicuousness and make the wearer strikingly different from all others. Men with dark skin complexions look best in it. Most fashion geeks say that this is the color that signifies rawness and affluence. It also gives out the rustic feel.

These are the most popular suit colors.

I don’t own too many suits, but hopefully, sooner than later, I’d add a few more versatile suit colors to my wardrobe.

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Men in Suit: Factors To Consider When Buying A Suit

There’s a popular saying I’ve heard over and over again… “Dress the way you want to be addressed”. I do dress with that sentence in mind. But, there are many factors that influence the obedience of that saying. And when it comes to suits, the first way to make an impression that can last is to wear a suit that suits you, keeping in mind these factors to consider when buying a suit.

I assume you have asked yourself one of the following questions

1. What color of suit should I buy?
2. Which color should I wear for this occasion?
3. Which popular suit colors are fit for office and interviews?

And so on…

Perhaps, you may have found an answer to the question on notable sites on the internet or your friend has told you that someone they know who’s into fashion thinks that black suits are the most versatile suits.

Or maybe you’re not yet satisfied with their reply…

Whatever the case may be, this post is for you.

What are the factors to consider when buying a suit?

There are quite a few factors to consider when buying a suit or should I say when wearing a suit. Suit styles for men differ generally from that of women. Check out these factors below…

1. Your budget: How much are you willing to spend on your suit and other clothing accessories as well as shoes?
2. Your taste: Do you like it cheap or expensive, designers or just anybody?
3. Your choice of colors: What colors would you like to buy? Blue, black, green, red, yellow, pink, purple, orange, tan, white, charcoal gray or navy blue? All are great popular suit colors. What color of accessories would you like to wear?
4. The occasion: Are you wearing it to the office, to a funeral, to a business meeting or for a casual evening dinner?
5. Your body: What fits someone else may not really look good on you. You should take into consideration details such as your hair color, your skin tone, and your eyes.

Like I said earlier, the color of your suit is the first opportunity you have to make a first impression. If you wear suits frequently, you’d surely want to stand out and look not just dapper, but also outstanding!

I might just do a post on how to look outstanding in suit… Check out this men’s color and pattern guide.

There are different varieties of men’s suits and they come in various suit styles and designs like 2-piece, 3-piece, single or double-breasted suits. There are tuxedos as well.

So, what are the major differences between a tuxedo and a suit.

The major differences between a tuxedo and a suit as summarized by MyTuxedoCatalog…

The primary physical difference between a tuxedo and a suit is the presence of satin.  Traditionally tuxedos have satin facing on the lapels, buttons, pocket trim, and a satin side stripe down the leg of the trousers.  Suits don’t incorporate any satin and usually have either plastic buttons or buttons faced with the same fabric as the coat (aka self buttons.)  Some modern tuxedo options have minimized the use of satin to a thin satin trim on the lapels and a thin satin bead down the pant leg, but the primary difference between the two is that tuxedos have satin on them and suits don’t. Of course, to every rule there are exceptions. Other physical differences like appropriate accessories generally only come into play when talking about traditional black tie standards.  For most modern tuxedo functions like proms and weddings, the lines between what is appropriate to wear with a tuxedo vs. suit have been blurred.  It’s common, though increasingly less so, to wear long ties and high stance vests with tuxedos.  However, this is traditionally a look only appropriate with suits.  Tuxedos are historically only to be worn with bow ties and cummerbunds or waistcoats (low stance vests.)

You surely don’t want to miss that…

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Amazon Prime Day is a day most shoppers in the US pray fervently for it to come. The discounts on Amazon prime day is better than the ones on Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

Our chief aim of putting this article together is to point you in the right direction with regards to the best deals in the fashion segment. Therefore, if you are looking forward to buying shoes, bags, clothes, jewelry, sunglasses, watches, and the likes, you’ll find the coolest deals right here.

We will update this list continuously. BOOKMARK THE PAGE TO KEEP YOURSELF UPDATED!

Keep your eyes open and your ears on the ground. Follow us on Twitter as we tweet the coolest deals.

To make things easier, we divided this page into two sections. The first section is for the men – you’ll find the best deals for several categories there. In the same vein, the next section is for the ladies.

Let’s begin.

FOR MEN

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“Boutonniere” is the French word for buttonhole. The boutonniere is a floral attachment that men often attach to their suit lapels for weddings. Whoever invented the Boutonniere Knot probably loved wearing it with the boutonniere attached to his suit lapel.

Well, that’s by the way.

Below is the step by step process on how to tie the boutonniere knot which is undoubtedly one of the few cool tie knots.

Learn how to tie other tie knots.

• Place the tie on your neck with the wider end to your right and the thin end to your left. The wider end should be shorter than the thin end.
• Make a dimple on the wide end, although you can choose not to.
• Cross the thin end over to the right and up through the back to the front.
• Pass the thin end again under the wider end to the right and up through the front to the back and take it to your left.
• Pass the thin end through the top to the back and take it to the right. Repeat this process again three more times passing it to the right, to the left, and to the right respectively each time.
• The little remaining part should be tucked in under your collar as in the video below. Finally, adjust the tie till it suits your neck perfectly. The Boutonniere knot compliment’s big shirt collars.

Here’s a Video on How to tie the Boutonniere Knot

That was easy, wasn’t it?

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The Balthus knot is often referred to as a cousin to the “Full Windsor”.

This tie knot style was invented by Polish-French artist, Balthasar Klossowski in the early 1930s. Many opine that Balthasar created it out of boredom. Even at that, he didn’t wear it all the time despite the fact that it was unique and different. For most men, it’s simpler to tie the Atlantic Knot than it is to tie the Balthus knot. The tie you will use for tying the Balthus Knot needs to be a bit long. This is because of the many moves you’re set to make when knotting the tie style. A total of 9 moves will be made while 4 loops will be created as you knot this tie style.

Here’s a step by step tutorial on how to tie a Balthus Knot.

• Place your tie on your neck with the back of the tie facing outside and the wider end to your right and the thin end to your left. The thin end should be shorter than the wider end.
• Take the wider end and pass it under the thin end and then up through the top so it comes out to the right.
• Pass it again through the top and it should come out to the left.
• Next, pass it through the top and it should come out to the right.
• Lastly, with a finger or two in place to make a loop, take it to the left and pass it under to the top. Then pass it through the loop where your fingers are. Adjust the tie and you are good to go.

Learn how to tie the bow tie or see other tie knot styles.

Below is the video explanation on how to tie the Balthus Necktie Knot.

That was pretty easy, right? Don’t forget to share it with your friends.

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A quick poll recently showed that many people want to know how to tie a bow tie. The bow tie knot is a relatively simple tie knot. As a matter of fact, if you know how to tie your shoelaces properly, you won’t find this difficult. However, the first time might make the task seem so daunting. Just chill and keep at it three or four more times and you’ll master it.

Read more about the Bow Tie below.

Here is the step by step guide with videos and image infographics on how to tie a bow tie. You’ll find the infographic below

• Place the tie on your neck. Remember, we are using a bow-shaped tie and not the conventional tie. Make sure one end is longer than the other.
• Cross the longer end over the shorter end and pass it through the top from the back.
• Place the shorter side in position and pull down the longer side over from the top. It should cross the short one in the middle just like in the video below.
• Pass the longer end behind the shorter end through the loop there. Make sure the center is in position.
• Adjust the tie by pulling opposite ends of the tie.

Learn how to tie other tie knot types in our comprehensive guide.

Here’s the video tutorial that shows how easy it is to get this done.

When to wear bow ties

Bow ties can be worn to any formal occasion you deem fit. Whether it be a formal party, an evening dinner or a gala night, it’s perfect for any event. However, it is important to note that they are much more appropriate for events that require the white and black color codes. This doesn’t restrict you from trying other bowties colors.

Types of bow ties

1. The Standard butterfly bow tie otherwise called the thistle tie.
2. The Large butterfly bow tie
3. The Diamond Point bow tie
4. The Batwing bow tie
5. The Rounded Club bow tie

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Step By Step Guide on How to Tie The Atlantic Knot

If you’ve ever had your attention captured by the Atlantic knot, here’s an opportunity to learn how to tie it. It is otherwise known as the cross knot. You’ll need your tie and a mirror for this.

• Place your tie on your neck; the thin end will be on your left and the wider end will be on your right. Make sure the thin end extends longer than the wider end – it should touch your belt if possible.
• Make a slight dimple on the wider end. You can choose to skip this step if you don’t want the dimple on the tie.
• Next, cross the thin end over the top of the wider end and around it. Pass it through the back of the tie and out to the front.
• Pass it again around the back to your right side and then pass it through the top of the tie through the loop you made by placing a finger or two.
• Adjust the tie and tighten the loose areas. Voila! You’ve successfully knotted the Atlantic Tie Knot.

Watch the video tutorial below.

That was easy, wasn’t it?

Learn how to tie other tie knot types in our comprehensive guide.

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Why? Ummm…. Well, maybe no one has ever taught them how. Seriously speaking, knotting a tie isn’t such a difficult thing to do if you know what kind of knot you intend to tie and how to tie it.

There’s one way to salvage the situation. This article you’re about to read right now will open your eyes to the different types of tie knots, and how to tie each of them with the accompanying video tutorials. Additionally, we’ve also added info graphics to each necktie knot type.

If you’re a student/perhaps you know a student that needs to knot his tie every morning before going to school, refer them to this article. It’s for them.

If your husband suits up every morning, one necktie knot may make him look boring. But how about adorning a different necktie knot each day of the month for the next one month? Sounds cool, right? Share this article with them.

Without much ado, let’s begin.

How To Tie A Tie – The 41 Tie Knot Types

Arranged alphabetically, we have the…

1. Atlantic Knot
2. Balthus Knot
3. Boutonniere Knot
4. Bow-Tie Knot
5. Cafe Knot
6. Cape Knot
7. Capsule Knot
8. Cavendish Knot
9. Christensen Knot
10. Diagonal Knot
11. Eldredge Knot
12. Ellie Knot
13. Eric Glennie Braided Knot
14. Fishbone Knot
15. Four Rings Knot
16. Four-In-Hand Knot
17. Full Windsor Knot
18. Grantchester Knot
19. Grantchester Knot
20. Half Windsor Knot
21. Hanover Knot
22. Kelvin Knot
23. Krasny Hourglass Knot
24. Linwood Taurus Knot
25. Merovingian Knot
26. Murrel Knot
27. Nicky Knot
28. Onassis Knot
29. Oriental Knot
30. Persian Knot
31. Plattsburgh Knot
32. Pratt Knot
33. Prince Albert
34. Rose Knot
35. Simple Knot
36. St Andrew Knot
37. Trinity Knot
38. True Love Knot
39. Van Wijk Knot
40. Victoria Knot
41. Your Own Knot

I bet you never most of knew these tie types. On the average, a man knows just about four or five different ways to tie a tie.

Before we proceed further, it’s important to know that your shirt’s collar shape can influence the type of tie knot you are putting on. Adorning a tie knot that isn’t in harmony with your shirt’s collar shape makes you look awkward, and you end up looking like a clown.

Now, let’s get down to the main business… I hope you’ve got your writing materials ready cos we are about to start our knot tying tutorial… #smiles 

Have you read our insightful Guide on Buying Watches for Men?

[ps2id id=’atlantic-knot’ target=”/]How to Tie a Tie: The Atlantic Knot

Here’s a step by step image infographic on how to tie the Atlantic tie.

• Place your tie on your neck; the thin end will be on your left and the wider end will be on your right. Make sure the thin end extends longer than the wider end – it should touch your belt if possible.
• Make a slight dimple on the wider end. You can choose to skip this step if you don’t want the dimple on the tie.
• Next, cross the thin end over the top of the wider end and around it. Pass it through the back of the tie and out to the front.
• Pass it again around the back to your right side and then pass it through the top of the tie through the loop you made by placing a finger or two.
• Adjust the tie and tighten the loose areas. Voila! You’ve successfully knotted the Atlantic Tie Knot.

Watch the video tutorial below.

That was easy, wasn’t it?

[ps2id id=’balthus-knot’ target=”/]How To Knot A Tie: The Balthus Knot

Here’s a step by step tutorial on how to tie a Balthus Knot which was invented by Polish-French artist, Balthasar Klossowski in the early 1930s.

• Place your tie on your neck with the back of the tie facing outside and the wider end to your right and the thin end to your left. The thin end should be shorter than the wider end.
• Take the wider end and pass it under the thin end and then up through the top so it comes out to the right.
• Pass it again through the top and it should come out to the left.
• Next, pass it through the top and it should come out to the right.
• Lastly, with a finger or two in place to make a loop, take it to the left and pass it under to the top and then pass it through the loop where your fingers are. Adjust the tie and you are good to go.

Here’s the video explanation of how to tie the Balthus Knot.

Pretty easy, right?

[ps2id id=’Boutonniere-Knot’ target=”/]How to Tie A Tie – The Boutonniere Knot

“Boutonniere” is the French word for buttonhole. The boutonniere is a floral attachment that men often attach to their suit lapels for weddings. Whoever invented the Boutonniere Knot probably loved wearing it with the boutonniere attached to his suit lapel.

Well, that’s by the way. Below is the step by step process on how t0 tie a boutonniere knot.

• Place the tie on your neck with the wider end to your right and the thin end to your left. The wider end should be shorter than the thin end.
• Make a dimple on the wide end, although you can choose not to.
• Cross the thin end over to the right and up through the back to the front.
• Pass the thin end again under the wider end to the right and up through the front to the back and take it to your left.
• Pass the thin end through the top to the back and take it to the right. Repeat this process again three more times passing it to the right, to the left, and to the right respectively each time.
• The little remaining part should be tucked in under your collar as in the video below. Finally, adjust the tie till it suits your neck perfectly. The Boutonniere knot compliment’s big shirt collars.

Here’s a Video on How to tie the Boutonniere Knot

That was easy, wasn’t it?

[ps2id id=’Bow-Tie-Knot’ target=”/]How To Tie A Tie: The Bow-Tie Knot

Below is the step by step procedure and video for tying a bow tie.

• Place the tie on your neck. Remember, we are using a bow shaped tie and not the conventional tie. Make sure one end is longer than the other.
• Cross the longer end over the shorter end and pass it through the top from the back.
• Place the shorter side in position and pull down the longer side over from the top. It should cross the short one in the middle just like in the video below.
• Pass the longer end behind the shorter end through the loop there. Make sure the center is in position.
• Adjust the tie by pulling opposite ends of the tie.

Here’s the video tutorial that shows how easy it is to get this done.

[ps2id id=’cafe-knot’ target=”/]How to Tie A Tie: The Cafe Knot

The Cafe Knot is one tie knot that isn’t easy to tie. However, with constant practice, you’ll become a pro in doing it. It looks best with medium spread collars and I’m sure you’ll definitely stand out.

Here’s the step by step procedure.

• Place the tie around your neck with the wider end to your right and the thin end to your left. The thin end should be longer than the wider end.
• Cross the thin end over the wide end and then bring the narrow end under and through the top.
• Again, cross the thin end behind the wider end and bring it around to the front.
• Next, take the thin end and pass it under through the neck opening and pass it behind the wider end and then from the top over and through the neck opening.
• Then, pass the narrow end through the loop that formed behind the tie. Finally, adjust the tie till it fits perfectly.

Here’s the video tutorial on how to tie the Cafe Knot.

Not so difficult to tie, or was it?

[ps2id id=’Cape-Knot’ target=”/]How to Tie A Tie: The Cape Knot Necktie

So you’re interested in learning how to tie the Cape Necktie Knot? Here’s the step by step procedure and video for this tie knot type.

• Place the tie on your neck with the wider end to your right and shorter than the thin end which will be longer and on your left side. You can make a dimple on the wider end if you so desire.
• Take the thin end and cross it over the top of the bigger end and over through the top from the back and take it back to your left-hand side position where it was before.
• Next, pass the thin end again around the back of the wider end and around it up front back to your left side and pass it to the front and to the left side.
• Pass the thin end again around the wide end over to the right and then through the top into the loop that formed. Adjust the tie till it tightens up. You now have your cape knot.

Watch the video tutorial below.

Easy as ABC! There’s a variation I’ve seen. It’s the Bow Tie Cape Knot, but it certainly doesn’t look good.

[ps2id id=’Capsule-Knot’ target=”/]How To Tie A Tie: The Capsule Knot

Here’s the step by step guide on how to tie the Capsule Knot

• Place the tie on your neck with the wider end to your right and the thin end to your left. The thin end should be longer than the wider end. Optionally, you can make a dimple on the wide end.
• Pass the thin end over the wider end and then through the top from the back to the front and cross it over to the left where it was before.
• Next, pass it under the wider end and cross it through over the front back to the left side.
• Pass the thin end again from the back through the top to the front and over to the left side.
• Next, pass the thin end over the back to the right and pass it through the top and take it to the left.
• There would be two loops formed in the front of the tie at this point. Pass the thin end through those two loops to the right side, then pass it under and touch it behind your collar.
• Adjust your tie till it tightens up.

Here’s the video tutorial below.

The Capsule Knot is a pretty tough necktie knot to tie…

[ps2id id=’Cavendish-Knot’ target=”/]How to Tie A Tie: The Cavendish Necktie Knot 

Here’s the step by step guide on how to tie the Cavendish knot.

• Place the tie on your neck with the wider end to your left and the thin end to your right.
• Next, cross the wider end over the thin end to the right and under it to the left.
• Then again, cross the wider end over the thin end and pass it from the back up through to the front left.
• Next, cross the wider end of the tie under the thin end to the right and cross it over the thin end to the left. Then, pass it through the neck from the back through to the front and then pass it through the last loop made when it was crossed over from right to left.
• Adjust your tie till it fits your neck nicely.

Here’s the video tutorial below.

There you have it. Pretty easy I guess… Don’t forget to use the share button.

[ps2id id=’Christensen-Knot’ target=”/]How To Tie A Tie: The Christensen Knot

The Christensen Knot is also known as the Cross Knot which is casual by nature and fits shirts with full sized collars perfectly.

• Place the tie on your neck with the wider end to your right and the thin end to your left. Make sure the wider end is far longer than the thin end.
• Cross the wide end over the thin end and bring it around to the other side and then pass it through the top down, then, take it to the left side.
• Placing two fingers on your the already forming knot and wrap the wide end twice around those fingers.
• Next, pass the wide end from the back over to the front through the loop you made with your fingers.
• Adjust the knot till the tie fits your neck perfectly.

Here’s the video tutorial on how to tie the Christensen Knot.

[ps2id id=’Diagonal-Knot’ target=”/]How to Tie The Diagonal Knot Necktie

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Father’s day is just around the corner in different parts of the world, and everyone is trying their best to get the perfect gift item for their dad for the 2017 father’s day. Running from one shop to the other or from one online store to the other in search of gift items may be a herculean task if you have no reference list containing father’s day gift ideas.

I’ve got a list that will help you make the wise choice, but first, let’s find out the when your country is celebrating father’s day 2017.

DATE (2017)	Country
19th March	Andorra, Angola, Bolivia, Croatia, Honduras, Italy, Liechtenstein, Mozambique, Portugal, Spain
May 8th	South Korea
May 14th	Romania
May 21st	Tonga
May 25th	Germany
June 4th	Lithuania, Switzerland
June 5th	Denmark
June 11th	Austria, Belgium
June 17th	El Salvador, Guatemala
June 18th	Afghanistan, Albania, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Aruba, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Brunei, Canada, Cambodia, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Curacao, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Dominica, Ecuador, Ethiopia, France, Ghana, Greece, Guyana, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Ireland, Jamaica, Japan, Kenya, Kuwait, Laos, Macao, Madagascar, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Netherlands, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Qatar, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States, Venezuela, Vietnam, Zambia, Zimbabwe
June 21st	Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine, Syria, UAE
June 22nd	Guernsey, Isle of Man, Jersey
June 23rd	Poland, Nicaragua
June 25th	Haiti
July 9th	Uruguay
July 30th	Dominican Republic
August 8th	Taiwan, Mongolia
August 13th	Brazil, Samoa
August 28th	South Sudan
September 3rd	Australia, Fiji, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea
September 10th	Latvia
October 1st	Luxembourg
November 12th	Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Indonesia
December 5th	Thailand
December 26th	Bulgaria

Table Source – WikiPedia

Here’s what you’ve been waiting for…

The best 2017 father’s day gift ideas

Let’s start with the sporty dad… I mean the dad with a knack for sports…

1. New Balance Training Shoes

If you love dad a bunch, you’d surely want him to keep fit all the time, and I’m sure you’d want him to have some balance when he’s working out in the gym. How do you do that? Get him the New Balance Men’s 623v3 Training Shoe. When he sweeps you or your daughter off your feet, you’d still want him to have some balance, or wouldn’t you? Hey, don’t forget to check his size so you won’t end up buying something he’s bigger than, or something that’s bigger than him.

2. The Baby Daddy And Best Dad Ever T-Shirt

If your husband just became a father or is gonna be a father soon, this is the perfect gift item for him. He’s got to tell his folks and peeps quietly that he’s about to join the daddy’s club. This simple Tee can be worn to anywhere; work, club or the park. A nice father’s day gift idea that costs just a token! The gift is meant for your child. That’s their own father’s day gift to daddy.

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3. Tommy Hilfiger Men’s Wallet with Removable Card Holder

You’d surely want dad to keep track of his IDs, Debit or Credit cards as the case may be, as well as some handy change all in one place. He can only do that with a 3-in-1 combo wallet; the Tommy Hilfiger Men’s Range Leather Passcase Wallet with Removable Card Holder. Don’t forget to get your daughter a customized money clip… something like the O. Riya Rose Gold Money Clip with the inscription “Always Your Little Girl” and watch the two of them become inseparable! Oh! Such joy and love between a father and his daughter!

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