Don't be wary of "cheap". If you want new and cheap neckties, listen up. You can get good quality if you know what you want. Do you need a certain width or size? Do you want a readymade discount job or an expensive handmade Italian label? What is off the rack at one shop is different from another.
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.
Length is not an insignificant matter and they do vary. Most men want an average or "regular" size. Tall men can avail themselves of longer versions that suit their stature. Short men should stick to basics, although there are some ties made on the smaller size. It is a better bet to make a bigger knot with a regular tie.
When it comes to discerning quality, you have to look at fabric and construction. You have no doubt by now measured the width and length and are ready to look more deeply into fabrication. Good ties are made from silk which has a unique sheen and which ties and drapes masterfully. Synthetics just don't have the same ability.
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.
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.
Another type of stitch is the slip stitch. Look on the back and you will find a loose thread that hangs lengthwise. At first, you might think it is a defect, but this extra stitch down the center of the tie ensures that the fabric can shift up and down while creating your knot. Real connoisseurs talk about triple construction referring to the way ties are made using multiple pieces of cloth that have been cut across the bolt. Look for two different seams as you feel the fabric along its length. Remember that your tie must sit neatly about your neck and hang smoothly.
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.
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.
Length is not an insignificant matter and they do vary. Most men want an average or "regular" size. Tall men can avail themselves of longer versions that suit their stature. Short men should stick to basics, although there are some ties made on the smaller size. It is a better bet to make a bigger knot with a regular tie.
When it comes to discerning quality, you have to look at fabric and construction. You have no doubt by now measured the width and length and are ready to look more deeply into fabrication. Good ties are made from silk which has a unique sheen and which ties and drapes masterfully. Synthetics just don't have the same ability.
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.
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.
Another type of stitch is the slip stitch. Look on the back and you will find a loose thread that hangs lengthwise. At first, you might think it is a defect, but this extra stitch down the center of the tie ensures that the fabric can shift up and down while creating your knot. Real connoisseurs talk about triple construction referring to the way ties are made using multiple pieces of cloth that have been cut across the bolt. Look for two different seams as you feel the fabric along its length. Remember that your tie must sit neatly about your neck and hang smoothly.
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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