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THE TIE THAT BINDS It's really terrific these days the variety of ties that can be found. My personal favorites are ties that can be worn in business settings but have a sports "theme" to them. Here are a few that stand out to me.   Boston Red Sox tie Pittsburgh Steelers tie carries these ties. They have a great Chicago Cubs tie with a black background that looks great and mixes well with business dress. Of course, I wouldn't suggest you wear them in the "Board Room" in concert with an elegantly tailored suit but depending on what business you are in they are very mainstream and appropriate....especially in social settings. The folks at Wildties.com can also show you how to tie a necktie - I recommend the Four in Hand method of tying the tie depending on the length tie you get. Now, if you want to be held in high esteem on this website then go for the silk Blue and White tie with "Tar Heels" embroidered on it. This tie is available at Johnny T-Shirt in Chapel Hill. Just click on the tie to order yours. 
 has a huge selection of men's dress ties. Their quality is very good and will complement almost any business suit.  Believe it or not one of the best ways to buy ties is on eBay! Be sure to only buy from high rated sellers but the selection you will is great. If you haven't done so yet, you owe it to yourself to sign up as a registered user on eBay. Take 30 minutes, sign up and browse the various items and categories of items for sale there. Whether you like unique items or standard fare you can get usually get those as reduced pricing through the auction process. And it is fun.... The Right Necktie Sets You Apart from the Competition While a necktie no longer serves the purpose it did in the past of protecting the neck from an aggressor's thrust, nevertheless a quality necktie still sets you apart from your competition. With the myriad designer neckties available, how do you choose one that suits your style or situation? Here we will introduce you to necktie fabrics, colors, patterns, and contemporary and classic styles. Neck Tie Fabrics Quality neckties are made of pure silk or wool. Worldwide, woven silk Italian neckties are crisp, appropriate formal wear. Woolen neckties are considered less formal than the silk varieties, and are considered ideal for less formal events. Tie Colors & Patterns Today's dramatic styles There is undeniably a tendency toward dramatic combinations in menswear. If your style could be described as Austin Powers shagadelic, the best approach is "harmonic discord": choose a loud necktie (such as stripes, blobs, or checks, a hot pink necktie, or an orange tie) with a shirt that has over-riding colors that match. Your bold style should then become progressively subdued from necktie to yoru dress suit: a large pattern on the tie should be balanced by a small pattern, or solid, on the shirt. Your suit should in turn be lower key than the shirt. Classic business style While we have seen a variety of interesting, even artistic tie patterns come and go, the classic business necktie pattern is unoriginal, and apt to stay that way. Both businesspersons and politicians lean toward understated neckties. When you're serious about doing business, understated is the way to go. Conservative checks, paisleys, and stripes are recommended business necktie patterns. Anyone doing business in the UK, however, should be aware that striped patterns indicate social status; in particular, institutions such as regiments or riding clubs have their own stripes and colors. Select the necktie fabric, colors, and patterns appropriate to your style and situation. A quality necktie is central to presenting the image you intend, whether it be contemporary, dramatic, or business classic. To tie a Windsor Knot you need to follow these instructions: a. Place the necktie below the collar such that the wider end is longer than the thin end and the wide end crosses over the thin end. b. Now take the wide end from the loop formed between the collar and necktie upwards and then leave it down hanging. c. Again pull the wide end from below the thin end to the left and then back from the loop. d. Now bring the wide end across the front from left to right. e. Pull the wide end up from the loop and bring it down through the knot in front. f. With the help of your both hands tighten the knot and draw it to the collar. a. Place the necktie below the collar such that the wider end is longer than the thin end and the wide end crosses over the thin end. b. Now take the wide end from the loop formed between the collar and necktie upwards and then leave it down hanging. c. Again pull the wide end from below the thin end to the left and then back from the loop. d. Now bring the wide end across the front from left to right. e. Pull the wide end up from the loop and bring it down through the knot in front. f. With the help of your both hands tighten the knot and draw it to the collar. More of my favorites from Johnny T-shirt   |
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