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Neckties are one of the most versatile pieces of men's fashion accessory. Dress it formal with plain, dark-colored, or solid design tie or be a little less formal with prints and colors. Dress it funky with novelty designs, hobby-themed, and bright colors or be fashion forward with skinny ties. With the numerous designs and style, there is certainly one tie that suits every occasion.

But here are additional ways to help you find the perfect tie. Consider the design according to your personal taste and the event you are going to use it for but consider these general tips to ensure that what you got will really make you proud.

1. Try the neck tie and ensure that it ties well. Standard necktie size ranges from 52 to 58 inches. If you require a tie longer than that, you most probably need to have it customized.
2. Choose the material used. Polyester or silk-polyester are a little more affordable than silk. But remember that prints and colors on a polyester necktie do not look as stunning or as elegant as they do in silk. Cheap neckties made of low-cost fabrics could not be a good bargain. People can certainly notice loose threads and ends.
3. The lining should be good enough to hold the neck tie's shape. High quality linings are from 100% wool. The general rule is the higher the wool content, the higher quality the tie lining has. Inner linings are very rarely made of silk.
4. Test the quality of the tie by making a tie loop on your hand. If it twirls in the air, then it is not a good quality necktie. Since good quality neckties are bias-cut or cut across the fabric, it should hang straight after it has been tied and not twirl in the air.
5. A silk tie should feel like silk – smooth. If there are areas that appear rough or coarse the quality of the silk used may be poor. Silk ties are usually light in weight and are never stiff.

So in buying a necktie, do not hesitate to try it, feel it and inspect it – and trust your instincts.

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Source by Cinthia Mcdonald