How to Tie an Ascot & Cravat 3 Ways + DO's & DON'Ts

About this video

The Gentleman’s Gazette team demonstrates three methods for tying ascots—the traditional way, the simple knot, and the modified four-in-hand—explaining the advantages and disadvantages of each. They also cover half ascots and provide guidance on common mistakes to avoid when wearing ascots, including proper shirt buttoning, fabric selection, and care considerations.

Key takeaways

• The Gazette team recommends the modified four-in-hand knot as their preferred method because it stays tight throughout the day, creates volume in the knot, and can be easily re-tightened if needed
• The Gazette team advises opening one or two shirt buttons when wearing an ascot and avoiding cheap silk fabrics that can be uncomfortable and prone to color bleeding
• The Gazette team argues that full ascots are superior to half ascots because they create a fuller, more three-dimensional appearance and maintain a tighter knot

Episode details: published December 9, 2015 · 1.3M views · 6:51 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. The style guidance summarized here is the Gentleman’s Gazette team’s own teaching and opinion, presented for education; product recommendations are theirs, not ours. Summaries are written by Self Growth Videos from each video itself.

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