Tie

1. tie-in – a fastener that serves to join or connect; “the walls are held together with metal links placed in the wet mortar during construction” What is an example of a tie-in? An example of a tie-in is to offer one article if you purchase another article. A connection or association. The tie-in between […]

Rules and etiquette for the best man The best man should adapt his look to the groom’s or, in particular circumstances, to the groom’s father’s or brother’s. In other words: choose to wear tuxedo or morning dress according to the main man’s choice. Does the best man dress different than the groomsmen? Traditionally the groom […]

Cufflinks are items of formal jewelry traditionally worn by men. They are used to fasten together the sides of shirt cuffs and are typically worn for formal occasions. Why should men wear cufflinks? Cufflinks are designed to be used only with shirts which have buttonholes on both sides of the cuff. To put it simply, […]

At the average price for a suit at the time, about $50, revenue would have been $1.25 billion. And that’s in 1940s money. Accounting for inflation, the market would have been $12.5 billion. How much was a dress in 1940? Buying power of $20.00 since 1935 Year USD Value Inflation Rate 1940 $20.36 0.13% 1941 […]

During the 70s, when many guys were sporting longer hair… Even staid businessmen, we coppers were being told to adopt almost-military haircuts. For some reason, “tasteful” mustaches were allowed (no “Fu-Manchu” styles) and since this was the only sort of “personal expression” allowed, many officers let theirs grow out. What is the cop mustache called? […]

1940s Men’s Shorts With the exception of gym shorts and swim trunks, men did not wear shorts going into the 1940s. By the middle years, however, shorts were frequently being worn in hot climates. This new line of “walk shorts” took men’s trousers and cut off the legs at the knee. What kind of clothes […]

The bow tie alternated the necktie in the 1940s. It had lost popularity because it wasn’t bold enough compared to handpainted ties. Did men wear bow ties in 1940s? The bow tie was an alternative to the necktie in the 1940s. It had lost favor, possibly because it wasn’t bold enough compared to handpainted ties. […]

The bow tie was an alternative to the necktie in the 1940s. It had lost favor, possibly because it wasn’t bold enough compared to handpainted ties. Were bow ties popular in the 40s? The bow tie alternated the necktie in the 1940s. It had lost popularity because it wasn’t bold enough compared to handpainted ties. […]

Neckwear (Ties & Bow Ties) Ties during the 1940s became thinner and shorter. Many of these ties were pretty bold with geometric patterns, crazy spirals, or interesting color combinations. Ties also became thinner and shorter. On average, a tie was about 10 inches or 25 centimeters shorter than ties are today. Did men wear bow […]

‘ Pac always felt he had to prove something to his homeboys.” He points to the “rags,” or bandannas, Tupac wore. “He started wearing red around Crips, and blue around Bloods—so that when he was around Crips, Bloods wouldn’t think he was a Crip, and blue around Bloods, so Crips wouldn’t think he was a […]

Bow ties are worn by magicians, country doctors, lawyers and professors and by people hoping to look like the above. But perhaps most of all, wearing a bow tie is a way of broadcasting an aggressive lack of concern for what other people think. Who should wear bowties? Normally bow ties are used when dressing […]

For most professional jobs in healthcare, a suit is still an appropriate choice for interview attire. But there are settings where something less than a suit will work just fine. Above all, the most important guideline is this: Whatever you wear, it needs to look good and fit you well. Do all interviews require a […]

Place center of the scarf at the base of the neck and bring left and right ends to the crown of the head. Tie a knot into the scarf at the top of the head. Once the knot is secured bring the end of the scarf back around to the base of the neck and […]

Tie tacks serve the same purpose as tie clips and bars. However, they are slightly different. A tie tack features a pin, which is used to pierce the tie, along with a backing to secure it in place. What is the thing on a tie called? A tie clip (also tie slide, tie bar, or […]

Paisley prints were especially common in the early 1920s. What year was paisley popular? In the mid- to late 1960s, paisley became identified with psychedelic style and enjoyed mainstream popularity, partly due to the Beatles. Consequently, the style was particularly popular during the Summer of Love in 1967. What fashion was popular in the 1920s? […]

It Was Hip to Be Square It wasn’t just us girls and our shoulder pads and leg warmers that screamed THE EIGHTIES. Men had their own 80s fashion moments and one not to be ignored is certainly the knit, square-bottomed tie. These ties were ubiquitous and available in every imaginable color. Why do some ties […]

Jabot. The jabot is a fun piece of neckwear to begin with, as it made its way from a mandatory piece of clothing for the upper-class man to an optional accessory for the upper-class woman. Let’s take a look. What did Victorian men wear around their necks? The cravat or necktie, now cut narrower in […]

So when you’re in doubt, put on a tie; if the occasion doesn’t turn out to call for one, you can always take it off. Nonetheless, in the right environment, worn in the right way — that is, with confidence and stylish intention — wearing a suit without a tie can certainly work. Do you […]

You can wear suspenders with pretty much any kind of outfit you like. You can wear suspenders with a tux for a formal occasion, with a suit for work, or even with jeans or shorts for a more casual look. What kind of pants do you wear with suspenders? Suspenders that come with clips allow […]

Yes. If you’re a groom or in the wedding party, you’ll definitely need to wear a tuxedo to a wedding that’s designated black tie. If you’re a guest, you should also wear a tuxedo. However, if the dress code is black tie optional, you also have the option of wearing a dark-colored suit in lieu […]