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Chủ Nhật, 4 tháng 10, 2015

Basics You Need To Know When Buying And Wearing Cheap Neckties

By Sharon Weeks


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.

The first consideration is width as it can make or break your look: not too skinny and not too wide. There are some exceptions, however. Tall or big men like to balance their size with the right tie proportions. Younger men love the look of retro thin ties.

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!

Cheap ties don't have to be a detriment to your appearance, but you don't always have the same choices of fabric and construction. If a superior tie is on sale, it is a better bet. All things being equal go for the best. So width and length matter as do fabric and construction. There are a million colors, patterns, and textures from which to choose. The tie world is your oyster, so pick wisely and well.

How are they made, you may ask? The manufacturer folds a single piece of fabric over itself. It will have an interior lining that makes a difference between good fabrication and bad. Wool is often used in expensive ties but seldom in cheaper versions. Blended wool will do fine. You want a fine fabric inside and out.

Another element of a good tie to notice is the slip stitch found on the back if you open the tie a bit. A loose black thread hangs lengthwise, not visible normally. It is not a defect but a "slip stitch" that runs down the center of the tie to encourage it to move up and down as you adjust your knot.

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.

Good ties use fabric cut crosswise from a piece of cloth, never straight up and down. In addition, you should not see the various seams. You can feel them as when you are checking for two or three folds and you run your finger lengthwise down the tie. If you feel two seams, you have a winner. Finally, you want a good fit around the neck and a tie that knots easy and hangs smoothly. If you cannot accomplish all of these tasks mentioned above, you should pass on the tie.




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