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.

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.

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 Anything thinner or wider will look out of date and awkward.

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.

Thank you for reading my article on how to buy a tie. Please bookmark this page and come back to it whenever necessary. - 16755

About the Author: