How to Style the JT Necktie

About the JT Necktie

The JT Necktie is an adaptive product designed to look like a traditional knitted necktie. The difference is that the JT Necktie simply slides on over your head. No tying a knot every time you wear it! Simply adjust the tie length one time and it fits perfectly.

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How to Size Adjust your JT NEcktie

The JT Necktie is designed to look exactly like a traditional necktie. Wear it the same way you would wear a regular tie. Our ties are made with a single yarn color with subtle herringbone detail. The design is timeless and easy to style.

First Step – How to adjust the length

When you first get your JT Necktie (or make one from a DIY Kit or Pattern) you will want to make sure the tie is the correct length. Your tie should hit at the middle of your waistband or belt buckle. This is regardless of height, posture, or whether you use any kind of assistive device like a wheelchair or braces.

Since the JT Necktie has a faux knot, you don’t have to tie and adjust it like a regular tie. The length of the tie can be pulled through the knot. To make the tie longer, draw more of the front length of tie through the knot. To make the tie shorter, draw more of the back length through the knot. This adjustment can be done once (use caregiver assistance if needed) and then your tie will stay the same length without additional adjustment. The JT necktie can be adjusted from approximately 15 inches to 22 inches from top of the knot to the bottom of the tie.

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Check out this comprehensive tie length guide from Bespoke Unit.

Second Step – Adjust Neck Sizing

The JT Necktie can be slipped on over your head by use of an elastic band that sits discretely under a shirt collar. The elastic band can be adjusted to suit your neck size. During tie construction the elastic band length should be slightly shorter than desired neck size. This allows for the tie to sit snuggly against the neck without sagging. Once neck size is adjusted appropriately, slide it on over your head and tuck the elastic band under your shirt collar.

A woman helps a man put on a knitted necktie. The tie has an elastic band so it just slips on over his head and doesn’t need to be tied.

Now your JT Necktie is ready wear!

Our ties are a single color with a subtle herringbone pattern to give them the most versatility. We offer a variety of colors to suit different tastes and styles.

Pair our ties with either solid or patterned shirts.

When wearing a solid shirt, you can chose a monochromatic look by pairing a shirt in a similar color as the tie. The herringbone pattern will really pop with this look!

If you like a contrast, try styling a lighter color tie with a darker shirt or visa versa. Not sure how to pair colors? Try a black shirt with one of the lighter ties. Or a white shirt with a darker colored tie.

Get creative and try some experimental combinations with neutral suit or jeans! Patterned shirts work great with a tie that’s a single color. Try to coordinate the tie color with a color in the shirt. Or go bold with contrast colors.