Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Your Guide to Ties



A tie can be a tricky fashion accessory to pull off, but if worn the right way, it can make a powerful statement. You can  wear  it to work, if you want  to get  an edge  over  other employees or at  formal  parties  to get a  dapper look.  With the passage  of time, there  has been  considerable  change in fashion accessories  for men and  ties have  greatly  influenced  in bringing  an extraordinary  transformation  in the way  they are  being  worn.  For example, it is  fashionable  to wear a loosely  worn tie which does not have  the knot  around  the neck  but a  little  lower  for a more  casual look.

The different kind 

Seasonal :  Just  like you  have  special  clothes  for summer  and winter,  you can choose  your ties  to match the season. For summer, it is best to opt   for a good linen or cotton tie.  Woolen, knitted, velvet and other warmer material ties are good choices for winter.  As  for the color palette, use pastel  and pale  shades  during  summer  and richer  jewel tones  for autumn  and  winter. 

Fabrics:  Apart from usual materials like, silk, polyester, wool, cotton, linen and rayon, ties are available in various other unique   fabrics today.  The latest entrant is the “vegan” tie.  If you  cringe  at the thought  of using  real silk  that is spun  by silkworms you can opt for  synthetic  silk ties which  are man-made  from vegan fabrics.  You can also buy ties made from bamboo.  This fabric looks and feels very similar to cotton, but is more eco-friendly and sustainable.

Prints and weaves:  Printed ties are popular because they are less expensive than woven ties.  The aye available in paisley motifs, cartoon designs, polka dots, animal prints, pin dots, checkered, stripes, floral and many more.  In woven ties, the weaving adds an element of texture weight and sophistication.  They are heavier, more substantial, and make bigger knots when tied.  The texture also gives the tie’s design a 3 D effect. 

Sizes:    A lot of men don’t realize that ties are not a ‘one size-fits –all’ kind of accessory.  There are ties made for short men, as well as extra long ties that fit tall men or those with longer torsos.

The must-haves           

Classic ties in colors includes black, blues greens, reds, and gold, while conventional patters are striped, dots, plaid, club, foulard and paisley that start with simple solids and stripes.  When you move past half-a-dozen ties in your wardrobe, you can start buying brighter and more complex patterned neckwear.

For office: Pinstripes, pin dots and intricate ones. 
For a party: You can glam it up by experimenting with different fabrics and texture by catching prints work well.  
   
HOW TO TIE A FANCY ELDREDGE KNOT 

Make sure the wide end of the tie ends at the midpoint of your belt

 While holding the big end in place, create a dimple, swing the little end over the front of the big end and go around the back.  Bring the little end up and over the front of the loop.  Bring the little end through the loop and towards the right side (make sure the knot is tight).

Now bring that little end over the center (of the knot) to the other side and bring it towards the back again.

Bring the little end up over the top of the knot (make sure the knot is tight)

This is when it gets a little end behind and through the loop

Pull the little end through and tighten till you get a tight knot, bring the little end behind the loop.

Swing it up in front again.  And over the top towards the back and to the opposite end

Go through the loop (keep it loose) in similar fashion to step 5.

Pull through and tighten the knot

 Hide the remaining little end of the tie behind your loop.

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