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.

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 material on a good tie should be 100% silk. Polyester ties look cheap and are not to be substituted for a nice silk tie. This material can be found by checking the tag on the back of the tie before making your purchase.

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.

Resiliency is another matter to consider when purchasing a tie. The tie should have the ability to bounce back into shape after being twisted in your hand for a few seconds. If the tie cannot do this it will not hold up over an entire day.

Lastly, make sure you choose a pattern and color that will match well with the suits and shirts you plan on wearing. Although a tie might look great, it might not look great with the rest of your attire.

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