For example, Severed Ties is a great new brand, that offers creative ties in three sizes. When you get a tie from them, you can choose if you want it to be 3 inches wide, 2.5 inches or just 2 inches wide. This is a great concept because when you usually buy ties, you don’t get to pick a size, especially when the ties are, like in the case of Severed Ties, original, hand-made and highly creative. That’s what we encourage you to look for in a tie! Speaking of tie qualities, a quality tie should not be bulky, it should be light and soft and never bother you.

When it comes to the length of your tie, you should know that ties come in different lengths too. Generally, average ties will do it, only very tall or very short men should go an extra mile finding a tie in another size. We don’t want to give you numbers, because the best way to see if a tie is the proper length, you need to try it on. Even if in theory some ties go better than others, the way it looks on your body is the best indicator.

Don’t forget the rule we keep stressing: when wearing a tie, the tie’s tip should touch your waistline.

 

 

Ties And Facial Features

Ties are not only to be picked according to your body type, they can be chosen according to your face too. We will first speak about colors and then about face types and tie knots.

What you need to know is that in order not to look washed out, you should wear colors that contrast with the color of your skin, the color of your hair and eyes. So, for example, if you have dark hair and a darker complexion, a bright tie will make your features pop, while a man with a light color hair (such as blond) and a light complexion, should opt for a darker tie to have his features placed in a great light. Some men are a combination: their hair and skin color contrasts. In this case, the tie should be in contrast with your skin tone.

The knot you tie can be chosen according to your face type. There are many face types, but they all fit in one of the big categories. 

 

 

If your face’s length is bigger than it’s width, and the line of your cheekbones is wider than rest of your face, it means that you have an oval face. 

If the width of your cheekbones is almost equal to the length of your face, and your forehead and chin are tapered, you might have a round face.

In case your forehead is almost the same width as, or a little narrower than your cheekbones, and your chin is tapered, you probably have a heart-shape face.

If the width of your forehead, cheeks, and jawline are approximately equal, then your face is square.

 

Oval, square, and heart-shaped faces are best flattered by larger knots, such as the Windsor knot. If you have a longer face shape, you should choose a wider knot, such as the Half-Windsor, the Cavendish, or the Saint Andrew.  This goes if you have a longer neck too.

If you have a round face, you should try to avoid very small knots, as they will tend to disappear while contrasting with your face. You can choose narrower, longer knots, like the Four-in-Hand. These tips go for men with wider necks too.

Now you posses a lot of tips that will sure make a difference the next time you get dressed! You can find out more from other AC articles. If you liked them, don’t forget to subscribe to our site!

 

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Further reading:

How to match your tie to your shirt

3 alternative ways to wear a tie

The complete guide to choosing a tie

Advice on maintaining a tie

A quick guide to tying ties

Choose the colors of your clothes according to your skin tone

The professional way to choose the colors of your clothes

P.S. What type of tie do you prefer? Do you like going more creative or more conservative? Share your thoughts below!