A neck tie is the most important clothing accessory that a man has to go along with his shirt and pants. Most men will get confused as to how to tie a neck tie, how to buy a good neck tie and take care of it properly, or which knot suits you and your outfit. But, never fear! You can become a tie expert by following some basic guidelines.

There are some things to keep in mind when you buy a neck tie: 1) You should try the neck tie on and check whether it ties a knot well. 2) Make note of the material, for example: polyester or a silk-polyester blend. 3) The inner side of the tie should have something to give some body to the look of the tie. 4) Ties that do not fit within the standard length range (52 to 58 inches) will need to be custom ordered. 5) The lining of a tie should hold its shape. This comes from the wool lining in high quality ties. 6) Good quality ties are cut across the fabric. You can test this by making a tie loop on your hand and if it makes a twirl in the air then it is not of a good quality. 7) Inspect the tie closely and carefully for any threads or loose ends. If you touch a silk tie and it feels rough, the silk is of inferior quality. 9) Keep a good set of basic ties on hand, but do not be afraid of trends like black skinny ties. Skinny ties can also be bought in other colors and fabrics to match your suit.

Some tips to keep in mind while you wear a neck tie: 1) You should check that the front end of your tie is long enough that it touches the waist of your pants. 2) Avoid wearing ties that are too brightly colored. 3) Its good to wear to wear darker ties with lighter shade shirts. The color should not be so light that it fades into your shirt or so dark that it clashes with your outfit. 4) You should have a tie knot proportional to the collar of your shirt. 5) If you are wearing a patterned tie, the color should be complementary to the color of your suit and the shirt should be a secondary color. 6) Match the fabric textures of your suit and tie; its better to wear a woolen tie with a woolen suit and a silky tie with a silken shirt. 7) Tie a neck tie in front of a mirror and avoid using clips on the tie. Keep your shirt buttoned and collar up while you put on your tie. 9) Keep the knot of your tie tight while you tie it.

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