You need a good tie and advice is in order. Finding cheap neckties that fills the bill is easy if you follow this lead and know what to look for. You want quality for a value price, and you can have it. Details matter, so learn to look before you buy.
Tie widths come and go; if you want to be in style, find out what is current. 3.75 inches will do nicely. Some larger men like a little extra for proportion, so keep that in mind. Skinny ties are favored by younger men who want to look retro hip. One rule of thumb when shopping is to use a dollar bill to measure your prospective purchase. Fold the bill in half for a three-inch ruler. You can then judge quickly the width of your tie.
It is a matter of what is in style, what is regular (right now it is 3.75 inches), and what looks right. You don't get the same results from an off-the-rack budget item from a not-too-expensive outlet as you do from posh or expensive one. When measuring, try the dollar test. Fold a bill in half and you have a quick three-inch measuring tape.
When it comes to fabric and construction, you need a practiced eye that can discern quality from schlock. Turn the tie over and look at the stitching. Look at the fabric label and opt for silk if you can. It drapes better than synthetics and has superior texture and sheen.
As for construction, good ties are made by folding a piece of silk over on itself. Inside is a good wool blend lining. Fine wool is used on the more expensive ties. In addition, no seams should be showing at any point. You might notice a small horizontal stitch on the back side while you are looking over your prospective purchase. It is done where the wide end splits to form a tip, which in effect is what holds the two sides together. The tie will keep its shape if this detail has been included.
Next you must always go for a good silk, not a synthetic which will not have the same drape or shine. This is not where to cut corners. Even value ties come in pure silk. Then you want to check the lining between the double or triple folds (triple is a superior type of construction found in only the best, probably imported, ties). A thin wool blend is customary as pure wool has become too expensive. It is a sign of quality first and foremost.
You then have to try to locate the tie's bar tack, a little horizontal stitch on the backside located where the wide end splits to form the tip. This in effect holds the two sides together and ensures that the tie will maintain its shape. It is not the same as the slip stitch, a loose, usually black, thread that hangs the length of the tie inside (not visible at first glance). This extra stitch allows the fabric to move a bit to facilitate easy knotting.
These are but a few of the basics you need to know when buying and wearing neckties. You have three areas of responsibility: buying a good one at a fair price, learning how to tie a basic knot, and selecting the right colors and fabrics to look right for any occasion. You should now feel comfortable with at least the first requirement.
Tie widths come and go; if you want to be in style, find out what is current. 3.75 inches will do nicely. Some larger men like a little extra for proportion, so keep that in mind. Skinny ties are favored by younger men who want to look retro hip. One rule of thumb when shopping is to use a dollar bill to measure your prospective purchase. Fold the bill in half for a three-inch ruler. You can then judge quickly the width of your tie.
It is a matter of what is in style, what is regular (right now it is 3.75 inches), and what looks right. You don't get the same results from an off-the-rack budget item from a not-too-expensive outlet as you do from posh or expensive one. When measuring, try the dollar test. Fold a bill in half and you have a quick three-inch measuring tape.
When it comes to fabric and construction, you need a practiced eye that can discern quality from schlock. Turn the tie over and look at the stitching. Look at the fabric label and opt for silk if you can. It drapes better than synthetics and has superior texture and sheen.
As for construction, good ties are made by folding a piece of silk over on itself. Inside is a good wool blend lining. Fine wool is used on the more expensive ties. In addition, no seams should be showing at any point. You might notice a small horizontal stitch on the back side while you are looking over your prospective purchase. It is done where the wide end splits to form a tip, which in effect is what holds the two sides together. The tie will keep its shape if this detail has been included.
Next you must always go for a good silk, not a synthetic which will not have the same drape or shine. This is not where to cut corners. Even value ties come in pure silk. Then you want to check the lining between the double or triple folds (triple is a superior type of construction found in only the best, probably imported, ties). A thin wool blend is customary as pure wool has become too expensive. It is a sign of quality first and foremost.
You then have to try to locate the tie's bar tack, a little horizontal stitch on the backside located where the wide end splits to form the tip. This in effect holds the two sides together and ensures that the tie will maintain its shape. It is not the same as the slip stitch, a loose, usually black, thread that hangs the length of the tie inside (not visible at first glance). This extra stitch allows the fabric to move a bit to facilitate easy knotting.
These are but a few of the basics you need to know when buying and wearing neckties. You have three areas of responsibility: buying a good one at a fair price, learning how to tie a basic knot, and selecting the right colors and fabrics to look right for any occasion. You should now feel comfortable with at least the first requirement.
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