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A tie dimple refers to the small indent in the center of a tie near the top of the knot. It adds another dimension to your outfit by giving your tie a little personality and class. A dimple can be applied to any type of necktie knot, although they tend to naturally occur with Eldridge, Capsule, and Nicky knots. To add your dimple, tie your tie the way you normally would, and stop right before you get to the part where you tighten the knot. Then, you can choose to add your dimple from the top or bottom of the knot.
Tip: A dimple can be added to any knot, although it’s easiest to add them to simpler knots, like the Windsor, Half-Windsor, and Four-in-Hand. The Eldridge, Capsule, and Nicky knots are all prone to dimpling to begin with, so you may not need to add one.
Variation: For a really pronounced dimple, slide your index finger on your knot-holding hand down in between the front of the knot and the blade. This will help hold the dimple in place from both sides of the knot, and pressing down from above the knot while you pull the blade down from below will result in a bigger indentation.
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