Wednesday, January 28, 2009

How To Buy A Tie

By Victor Santerino

There have been so many articles written on how to properly buy a suit, but not many have been written on the tie. However, this does not mean the tie should not be bought and worn properly.

You will learn tips throughout this piece on all important aspect of tie purchasing.Buying a tie will never be the same after reading this article.

The fabric of choice for a tie must always be silk. All other materials look poorly and will not hold up nearly as well as a carefully made silk tie.

The length of the tie should be an appropriate length for your height. Remember that the tip of the tie should end at the top of your belt when tied and the back should never descend further than the front.

In the past thin ties were the rage. This has changed in 2009 and 3.5" seems to be the minimum width while 4" is the maximum.

Check the bounce of a tie before making your purchase. This can be done by lightly wringing the tie with your hands. If the tie is able to recover than it should do just fine for everyday wear.

Finally, decide on a color and pattern that goes fine with the rest of your outfit. This will ensure that you have something to wear with your tie.

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