Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Basics You Need To Know When Buying And Wearing Cheap Neckties

By Sharon Weeks


You can buy a rather nice tie online for a discount price and still get top quality. When shopping for cheap neckties, it pays to know what you want in terms of size, fabric, texture, and color. You want it to suit your height, weight, and occasion. Knowing where to go is half the battle from an off-the-rack budget version at any of the affordable shops to a luxurious Italian-made tie at an expensive dealer.

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.

If you don't have a ruler on you, and you are judging ties in a store, take out a dollar bill and fold it in half. You now know what three inches looks like. Now you can exert your taste as to pattern and color. Be careful as ties come in a variety of lengths and you don't want to make a mistake and have to trudge back in traffic. A good tip for shorter men is to create a bigger knot!

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.

Manufacturers do vary from time to time, so measurements are not always the same for a "regular" or average size tie. A millimeter here or there won't matter, an inch will. Once you know what looks good on you, this will be your benchmark for future purchases so you can't go wrong.

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.

As you can see, construction matters and one tie is not as good as another. If you are really after superior quality, look for triple folds of cloth that has been across on the bias. Three panels thus make up the final tie. You can tell by running your finger along the fabric length. You should discern two distinct seams.

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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