Wednesday, January 28, 2009

What You Need To Know Before You Buy A Tie

By Victor Santerino

Articles on designer suits and suit brands are all over the internet. Unfortunately there really aren't too many articles written on the suits best friend, the tie.

I wrote this article to help men complete their wardrobe by buying a nice tie. After reading this article you will know how to properly buy a tie.

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.

Always remember that you need to choose a tie which can reach the top of your belt when tied. Also keep in mind that the front needs to extend further than the back of the tie.

The width needs to be considered carefully before making your purchase as well. Make sure you buy a tie within the 3.5 to 4 inch range. Anything thinner or wider will look out of date and awkward.

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.

Choose both a pattern and color that aligns well with what you currently have in your closet. You will need to have a minimum of one suit and shirt that matches the tie or it will be useless.

Thank you for reading my article on how to buy a tie. Please bookmark this page and come back to it whenever necessary. - 17944

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