Are you man enough to wear a trinity knot? This flashy, trefoil-shaped knot that is guaranteed to stand out. The shape is symmetrical along three axes that meet in the middle, rather than one vertical axis down the center like most symmetrical necktie knots. The final knot is quite large and impossible to miss. It is much too “show-offy” for business situations, and can look overwhelming in busy patterns. Select a relatively plain tie, and one without too much thickness – the knot is quite bulky. Since the shape of the knot is formed by the narrow end of the tie, you’ll want to select a tie that has a relatively untapered narrow end. If there’s a noticeable diagonal taper to the sides of the tie down near the narrow end, the three folds of the finished knot will not be the same size, and the effect will be ruined. This is one where the knot is its own reward. There’s no reason to learn it and work your way through the many steps of tying it unless you think you’d enjoy having the unusual trefoil shape under your chin. But if that does sound like something you want to do, this knot is pretty much your only way to do it – so follow along, and don’t be discouraged if you have to stop and restart a couple times. After all, if it were easy and convenient, it would have evolved into the “traditional” method of tying our neckties decades ago.