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Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Tie Buying Tips

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.

This article will give you a good idea of what to look for when purchasing a tie to wear. You will learn about materials, sizes, and styles you should look for when purchasing 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.

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.

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.

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