How to tie a necktie is a problem every one has faced, one time or another. A tie serves no obvious function. Yet, to wear or not to wear a tie has never been a question, but how to go about it. There are many types of knots one can experiment with. Buy a designer tie and start learning how to tie a necktie today! You may even create your own novelty necktie knot.

A tie covers the buttons of the shirt and reveals the verticality of a man's body. It provides a sense of luxury and richness, color and texture, to the austerity of the dress shirt and business suit.

HOW TO TIE A NECKTIE: NECKTIE KNOT

The custom necktie knots come in various levels of difficulties, and are suitable for different occasions and fabrics of ties. The size of the collar and length of the tie are also factors to consider. Read more about necktie knot, and how to tie a necktie.

DESIGNER NECKTIES: BUY THEM NOW

Bring the chic and cool element to the otherwise stuffed, formal look. The sky is the limit for the kind of designer ties one can get on stores and online. Here is a small list of ties available:

After Dark Ties, Animal Ties, Art Ties, Cartoon Ties,
College Ties, Computer Ties, Connoisseur Ties, Entertainment Ties, Extra Long Ties,
Flag Ties, Fun and Games Ties, Harley Davidson Ties,
Holiday Ties, Jerry Garcia Ties, MLB Base Ball Ties,
Music Ties, NBA Basketball Ties, NFL Football Ties,
Hockey necktie, Occupation Ties,
Religious Ties, Rush Limbaugh Ties,
Solid Ties, Sports Interest Ties, Star Trek Ties,
Star Wars Ties, Striped Ties, Tabasco Ties, Transportation Ties.

SILK NECKTIE: WHAT TO LOOK FOR

The Dimensions: The standard width of a tie is 3 1/4 inches (2 3/4 to 3 1/2 inches are also acceptable).

The Material: Silk ties are the best. You can recognize it by feeling the fabric.

The Cut: The cut should form exactly a 45-degree angle. Test this by holding the tie out in front of you, gripping the narrow end. It should not twist. A bias cut ensures that the tie falls straight over the back of your hand without any curls or twists.

The Shape: A quality tie retains its original shape. Tug at both ends of the tie to see if it regains its original shape.

The Hang: When made to hang at the midpoint, the tie should hang straight. This ensures good bounding of the fabric.

HOW TO TIE A NECKTIE: NECKTIE ACCESSORY

Necktie Rack

This electronic, revolving tie-rack stores and organizes up to 72 ties and is ideal for belts too. Rotates smoothly and includes a built-in light, so you can quickly view your necktie collection and select the right tie.

Necktie Holder

These could be made of aluminum alloy and plastic, and allow neckties to be hung, with a pull or push mechanism.

HOW TO TIE A NECKTIE: PERSONALIZED NECKTIE

Merchandising and fashion line creators allow you to design your own tie with a logo online! Especially suited for corporations, institutions, and other groups. All you need to do is send your logo/images/designs and the manufacturer would do the rest. Ideal for a college necktie, and other such institutions.

NECKTIE QUILT

If you have too many neckties to spare, you could turn them into quilts and pillows using the paper piecing method. Each square can be six or eight inches, and contain 3 stripes. Alternate the squares to get the crazy block style. Necktie pillows make for great Christmas gifts.

"A well-tied tie is the
first serious step in life"
- Oscar Wilde.