A 5-part series
Look Sharp
Ties, pocket squares, and looking put-together for events where you want to make an impression.
We showed up to a wedding once with a crooked tie, no pocket square, and a suit that looked like it had been stored in a gym bag. Nobody said anything, but we could tell. This series covers the small details that separate looking fine from looking sharp. Each guide takes five minutes to learn and makes a noticeable difference every time you dress up.
What you'll learn
- ✓ How to tie a tie using the simplest knot that works everywhere
- ✓ How to tie a bow tie without a YouTube tutorial open on your phone
- ✓ How to fold a pocket square three different ways
- ✓ How to iron a dress shirt so it looks crisp all day
- ✓ How to sew a button back on in five minutes
How to Tie a Tie
Tie a four-in-hand knot in six steps, add a dimple under the knot, and fix a tie that ends up too long or too short.
How to Tie a Bow Tie
Tie a self-tie bow tie by hand in six steps, with a center knot that holds, loops you can even out in the mirror, and the right bow tie for black tie.
How to Fold a Pocket Square
Fold a pocket square three ways, the flat fold, the puff fold, and the one-point fold, and pick the right one for the occasion.
How to Iron a Shirt
Iron a dress shirt at the heat its care label names, in a fixed order from collar to back panel, without creasing the sections you have finished, then hang it right away.
How to Sew a Button
Sew a flat button back on a shirt, coat, or pair of pants by hand with a doubled thread, a toothpick spacer, and a thread shank.