"macanamera" (macanamera)
10/07/2014 at 10:15 • Filed to: None
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"macanamera" (macanamera)
10/07/2014 at 10:15 • Filed to: None | 7
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Welcome back to Tie-lopnik, where I tie my tie a certain way (and wear it that day) and tell you about it (and sometimes get laughed at in the office)! So far, we have covered a variety of knots, both conventional and knot (huehue):
Shelby:
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Four-in-Hand:
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Trinity:
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Double Windsor:
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Prince Albert/ Van Wijk:
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Half Windsor:
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Since we did a common knot yesterday, today we will do what may very well be the least common of knots, the Eldredge. In my opinion, the Eldredge sits at the very top of the tie-rarchy (huehue) of fancy knots. Some people would describe it as classy, although I wouldn't. When I think "classy", I think understated, and the Eldredge is anything but. I suppose I would call it a novelty knot, or maybe like a ceremonial knot. This knot really shouldn't be worn to work. It's really more of just a conversation starter, or to say "hey, look, I can do this!". The knot is very intricate, and pretty hard to tie, although no knot is difficult with just a bit of practice. I would say that either this or the trinity knot are the hardest to tie. This knot is huge, and requires a ton of fabric. Tall people, you will need an incredibly long tie to make this work. Short people, you will need a long tie to make this work. All that being said, the knot is very intricate and striking:
Eldredge:
Advantages- when you wear it you are "that guy", very intricate knot, striking design, draws attention, people will assume you own a vineyard, really takes it to 11
Disadvantages- when you wear it you are "that guy", you will be the designated office douchenozzle, the knot is absolutely huge, not understated in the least, uses way too much fabric, can only be used with ties of certain patterns, draws too much attention, you don't actually own a vineyard
505Turbeaux
> macanamera
10/07/2014 at 10:17 |
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There it is! Looks GREAT with that particular tie too
nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul
> macanamera
10/07/2014 at 10:19 |
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looks like a pastry I had at panera bread. Keep it up, I'm a tie fan myself - though I never get to wear them anymore
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macanamera
> 505Turbeaux
10/07/2014 at 10:19 |
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Yep. Specifically used this tie for this knot for that reason. I wasn't sure, but it turned out well.
$kaycog
> macanamera
10/07/2014 at 10:21 |
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That is classy! I really like it.
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505Turbeaux
> macanamera
10/07/2014 at 10:21 |
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probably the best one I have seen, the knot came together very symmetrical, especially for an asymmetrical knot
Brian Silvestro
> macanamera
10/07/2014 at 10:22 |
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The advantages/disadvantages made me lol so hard
ACESandEIGHTS
> macanamera
10/07/2014 at 10:23 |
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I would equate this guy with the dude who wears shapeless off-the-rack-from-Kohls suits with his Skechers. That is, the sheer lack of caring about his wardrobe equals or exceeds the douchiness of tying this godawful knot. OMG I just went back and looked at it again—are you sure you didn't just make that up, Mac?
JR1
> macanamera
10/07/2014 at 10:23 |
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I have always wanted to try this knot. I wish I wore ties more I would have tried it by now
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macanamera
> $kaycog
10/07/2014 at 10:24 |
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Thanks! Tie it for your boyfriend/ husband before you go out somewhere conservative once. If he wears it, he really loves you.
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macanamera
> 505Turbeaux
10/07/2014 at 10:29 |
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That's because on a scale of nine to ten, my tie skills are an 11.
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macanamera
> ACESandEIGHTS
10/07/2014 at 10:31 |
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Pretty sure I didn't make it up.
TxBrumski
> macanamera
10/07/2014 at 10:32 |
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Never heard of the Eldridge but yeah, you'd be "that guy" for wearing it.
This is cool, keep it up!
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macanamera
> nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul
10/07/2014 at 10:33 |
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The pastry tasted better.
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macanamera
> TxBrumski
10/07/2014 at 10:33 |
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Thanks, I will. Until I run out of knots. Then I'll make up a few. Then I'll stop.
whatisthatsound
> macanamera
10/07/2014 at 10:34 |
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Ties, the arrows to the penis.
SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman
> macanamera
10/07/2014 at 10:34 |
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I love this series... Today, I learned SOMETHING
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macanamera
> whatisthatsound
10/07/2014 at 10:40 |
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-Ralph Waldo Emerson
jariten1781
> macanamera
10/07/2014 at 10:48 |
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I've only seen someone wear that once at work. It was some dude trying to sell us 'data management solutions'. Needless to say no one took him seriously.
quarterlifecrisis
> macanamera
10/07/2014 at 10:53 |
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Yeah, the paisley isn't going to work today.
Totally forgot to upload the bowtie photo from yesterday, hence my abstaining from the half-windsor.
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macanamera
> jariten1781
10/07/2014 at 10:56 |
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He needed tie management solutions
I'll take 911 RS for $5000
> macanamera
10/07/2014 at 11:18 |
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Bow ties for life!
I don't have much opportunity to wear ties, but opt for my bow tie collection when I can. If I am wearing a long tie, I'll go for the half-windsor or four in hand, depending on tie and collar geometry, though I may switch to the Shelby.
(I meant to post this on the first Tie-lopnik, then was busy, then missed the follow-ups)
Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again.
> macanamera
10/07/2014 at 11:21 |
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Haha I did this knot for my wedding day.
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macanamera
> Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again.
10/07/2014 at 11:24 |
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Cool! Totally appropriate for something like that. I just meant it's weird for the day-to-day grind.
Diesel
> macanamera
10/07/2014 at 11:36 |
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Jesus Christ, your tie game, it's......
Racescort666
> macanamera
10/07/2014 at 12:03 |
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This may be my Eve of Eve knot in Chicago. I don't wear ties at work so why not wear it at a formal New Year's Eve party in the Union Station great hall?
Eli's Got 2
> macanamera
10/07/2014 at 13:07 |
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I like this one a lot. It's very complex. Sexy. Trinity is my fave, though. You should do a ranking list when you are done. :)
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macanamera
> Eli's Got 2
10/07/2014 at 13:10 |
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Good idea, thanks. I'll do it.
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Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again.
> macanamera
10/07/2014 at 13:23 |
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Yeah it's too fancy for day to day, but I'll probably pull it out sometime in the future.
luvMeSome142 & some Lincoln!
> macanamera
10/07/2014 at 13:42 |
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Thanks for posting these. I normally use the double Windsor, but I'll have to use the Shelby next time I have to wear a tie. I love the Trinity and Eldredge but I'm way too conservative to actually try and use either.
On second thought, maybe I will for a Halloween dance I've got coming up.
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macanamera
> luvMeSome142 & some Lincoln!
10/07/2014 at 13:46 |
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Halloween dance? Sounds spooky!
BeMark
> macanamera
10/07/2014 at 13:57 |
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Should you need some inspiration this is a good resource I've used to up my knot game..
http://www.realmenrealstyle.com/how-to-tie-nec…
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luvMeSome142 & some Lincoln!
> macanamera
10/07/2014 at 14:27 |
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Yeah, I have to learn the steps to Thriller. Just kidding.