Wednesday, January 28, 2009

How To Buy A Tie

By Victor Santerino

Knowing how to buy a suit is a great start to any career. However, it is just a start and a few other areas need to be addressed as well.

I wrote this article to help men complete their wardrobe by buying a nice tie. After reading this article you will know how to properly buy 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.

Finally, decide on a color and pattern that goes fine with the rest of your outfit. This will ensure that you have something to wear with your tie.

As always thanks for reading this article. Bookmark the page and come back to it as often as you find it necessary. - 17943

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