Tie

1930 – 1939: Neckties became bolder with Art Deco patterns. Men started wearing their ties shorter using the Windsor knot – invented by the Duke of Windsor. How wide were ties in the 1970s? Most ties were 3 and 3/4 inch but they could go up to 5 inches with big knots that needed a […]

1960s. By the early 1960s, dark, solid ties became very common, with widths slimming down to as little as 1 inch (2.5 cm). The 1960s brought about an influx of pop art influenced designs. When were wide ties popular? 1960 – 1969: Extremely WIDE neckties, as wide as 6 inches, were the trend – this […]

It’s reported that there are over 100,000 different ways to tie a men’s tie. That’s a lot of time spent in front of the mirror. Wearing your necktie too tightly can greatly decrease blood flow to the brain. How many types of tie do we have? They come in three types: self-tied, pre-tied and clip-on. […]

The simple answer is yes! You can absolutely wear a tie with a polo shirt. In fact, a lot of men think it looks quite dapper and stylish. The key is to make sure that the proportions are right. Is it okay to wear a tie with a polo? Can you wear a tie with […]

Today, however, the turtleneck is largely seen as an acceptable and less fussy alternative to the shirt and tie in all but the most formal of occasions, acceptable when worn with suits or as a twist on the traditional black tie. Can you wear a turtleneck to a formal event? It can be worn in […]

But how long will it take? It depends on where you start, how fast your hair grows, and how you take care of it. Most people’s hair grows about ½ inch per month. If you figure your hair needs to be at least six inches to tie it up, that’s puts you at a minimum […]

A bow tie with straight and flat ends that do not taper. Most commonly available as a self-tie style. Also known as a slim or straight bow tie. What are straight ties called? VIA VIA VIA. This is the tie most of us are familiar with. It’s a staple in most offices and is certainly […]

Put the shirt on, cross the straps in front of you, then tie them into a single knot. Take both straps and, treating them as a single strand, fold them around your index and middle fingers to create a small loop. Wrap the rest of the strands around the base of the loop to make […]

Most men use the same knot over and over on their neckties. But, some ties look better with different knots. For example, thicker ties look better with smaller knots like the Four-in-Hand. How many different ways can you tie a tie? Mathematicians calculate that there are 177,147 ways to knot a tie. What are the […]

Slide the hem of your shirt through the O until the fit is snug around your waist. Tighten your thumb against the fabric, then wrap the tail around your index and middle fingers to form a loop. Pull the tail through the loop, then tug on it to tighten the knot. Tuck the tail end […]

Avoid matching the pattern of your tie to your pocket square—aim for a complementary look instead of a perfect match. 4. Tie width: The width of your tie should roughly match the width of the lapels on your blazer or suit jacket. Otherwise, wide ties can make your frame appear slighter. How do I choose […]

Supposedly, its only use was a show of loyalty and honor. The necktie is widely believed to be popularized during the Thirty Years War in the early 1630s. Many Croatian, Bosnian, and Hungarian mercenaries were hired to fight for the cause of the French King, Louis XIII. Why did Croatians wear ties? In order to […]

While many men prefer to wear a suit and tie, if you don’t have one, a button-down shirt will suffice. Make sure it is free of stains or wrinkles and remember to tuck it into your pants. Wear wrinkle-free slacks. Black dress pants are the best option for a person attending a church service. What […]

Keep your studs simple and elegant for White Tie, keeping things discreet. Next up, it is time to apply your braces (suspenders). Even though they will remain hidden under your vest, opt for white braces, perhaps a pair of moire silk. Can you wear a tie with suspenders? Your standard tie, as well as bowties, […]

Smart Dress Code Smart means no shorts unless you’re one of those guys who owns and knows how to wear a shorts suit at a day event. Smart means what it says. You don’t necessarily need to wear a full suit with waistcoat, tie, and overcoat but it’s probably a safe bet to wear a […]

White tie is the undisputed champion of formality. In a bygone era it was the standard dress of a formal event. Is white tie more formal than? Following the social changes after the First World War and especially with the counterculture of the 1960s, white tie was increasingly replaced by black tie as default evening […]

It is critical to get a tie that matches well with your body frame and the outfit you will be wearing. Take the blazer or suit jacket as an example. The width of your tie should be dictated by the size of the lapels on your suit jacket or blazer. How do I know what […]

verb. 1. To bring together in relationship; connect or unite. Friends who were tied by common interests; people who are tied by blood or marriage. verb. What does it mean when you tie with someone? 1 : to fasten, attach, or close by means of a tie. 2 : to form a knot or bow […]

When everyone is dressed in uniform ties, blazers and dress shirts, it can cut down on distraction, sharpening focus on schoolwork and making the classroom a more serious environment. Instead of children focusing on the clothing their peers are wearing, uniforms allow children to all be on the same level. Why do people wear ties […]

The old school tie refers to a tie voluntarily worn by alumni of long established British schools. Figuratively, it is used to refer to the connection between members of the elite who attended the institutions: this is particularly associated with public schools. Why do students wear a tie? Since school ties boost a student’s sense […]