Slim Ties: When to wear skinny ties? Tips Clear Blog

Slim Ties: When to wear skinny ties? Tips Clear Blog

Slim Ties: Ties have been around us from ages. From marriages to office interviews, relationships can make you look sincere and a gentleman. There is no permanent fashion trend, and it changes with time. As it may be, tie width is no exception. Wearing a tie to special occasions or office reflects your choice and class. The is an essential accessory in every man’s wardrobe.

The modern man who wants to follow the trend adapts themselves with the ongoing trends quickly. We all have seen those wide, long, and tedious ties in the past. But now slim links are in the direction. They are back in patterns to make a statement.

They are hit among fashion circles and fashion designers.

Especially black color skinny ties have made a comeback.

Many celebs have been seen wearing slim ties on red carpets.

Solid black neckties made of either silk or leather are a hit among celebs.

Even women are also wearing ties.

Women most commonly choose a solid black or bright pink. You would want an answer to the question of how wide is currently in trend? Here is the solution; slim tie width is anything between 2.25 to 3.25 inch or 5.7 cm to 8.2 cm. Anything wider or narrower than that is considered not in trends. Broader ties represent a conservative, classic appeal; on the other hand, slim ties highlight a youthful, trendy charm. A tie can make you look stylish or comical depending upon the way you have dressed.

SLIM TIE MEASUREMENTS ACCORDING TO YOUR BODY TYPE

Skinny Men

Skinny people with a smaller chest and narrow torso should go for narrower- width ties. A wide tie on a slim man will look wider than it would on a normal body type man. Skinny guys should opt slim ties between 1.50 and 1.75 inch. If you want to have a bit retro or a bit hipster look, you can choose a tie with a 2-inch width.

Average / Athletic Men

The recommended tie width for an average guy to an athletic build guy is 2.0 to 2.75 inches. It is like a blessing to be an average guy if you want to follow trends, trends are always best suited for average build up bodies. 

Guys with Broad Shoulders

Is it common sense that wider people would require wider tires. People with larger frames will look comical if they choose a super skinny tie. The recommended tie width for large framed people is between 2.75 and 3.25 inches. You can go up to 3.5 inches, but anything wider than that is considered old school. You can always store your wider tires in the back of your wardrobe, and just in case, the extra-wide trend comes back. 

CONSIDER YOUR LAPEL WIDTH

Slim ties can be worn with suits. Lapels are the folded flaps on the fashion front of your coat or jacket. Suit lapels also change with trends, so it is advisable to consider lapels while choosing a tie. You must always try to match the width of your tie to the width of your lapel. Going for a wide tie with narrow lapels or a slim tie with wide lapels can be a fashion disaster. You must always upgrade your tie collection when you get a new suit. Do not wear ultra / extra slim ties with a double-breasted jacket regardless of the lapel width.

WHAT FABRIC IS RIGHT FOR ME?

 Choosing a tie fabric depends upon the occasion, your attire, and trends.

• SILK 

Silk is luxury: smooth, shiny, and lightweight. It gives you a high class.

• MICROFIBER

They are as fine as silk but with greater durability.

• COTTON

It is a natural, cellulosic comfortable to wear fiber. It absorbs water and breathes so it is a perfect choice for a casual summer day.

• KNIT COTTON

With a soft texture, excellent flexibility, and no sense of restraint, knit Cotton is an excellent choice that makes a unique statement.

• WOOL

Perfect choice for winter jackets with scholastic sophistication.

WHAT IS PERFECT LENGTH OF SLIM TIE? 

The average length of ties is 56-58 inches. The knotting technique can transform your tie in whatever length you want to go for. 

If your tie is too long then start with a long tail end and use a thicker knot like half Windsor. If it is too short, then start with the shorter tail end and use a thinner knot like four- in –hand. Taller people (more than 190 cm) must go for the 58-inch tie.

HOW WIDE SHOULD A TIE CLIP / BAR BE? 

Is must be narrower than your tie always. We are giving you some options below:

1.5-inch slim tie                 choose 1.25 tie clip

1.75 – 2-inch slim tie        choose 1.5 to 1.75 tie bar

2.25-3 inch skinny tie       choose 1.75 tie clip 

 POCKET SQUARE SIZE?

The average pocket square size is 10 to 12 inches.

You can fold the pocket square narrower or wider according to your attire and trend.

SLIM TIE OR / VS REGULAR / NARROW TIE

Choosing the right tie and the way of wearing it adds a twist to your outfit and provides an edge to a classical look. Ties give you a stylish, youthful, trendy charm while on the other hand, regular or narrow tie represents a conservative, classic, and traditional look.

FASHION RULES FOR SLIM TIE

•  The basic rule of wearing a slim tie is that the widest part of the tie should match the lapels at its widest point.
• The length of the tie must end near the belt buckle.
• For a smart, stylish look slim ties must be wear with European cut suits. You can also carry skinny ties with vest and jeans.
• Slim ties are best suited with medium to narrow collar shirts.
• You can choose simply striped or printed ties according to your attire and occasion.
• If you use tie clip with skinny ties, make sure you choose a narrower clip compared to the width of the tie.

 Choose silk for formal gathering/weddings, Cotton for casual summers/office and microfiber for regular wear to work.

Choose the patterns and colors simple and modern at the same time.

HOW TO KNOW IF YOU HAVE CHOSEN RIGHT SLIM TIE?

Wearing slim ties on different occasion is common and stylish. Everybody wants to wear one, but they find it difficult how to choose the width with specific dresses. We are giving you three questions below, read them, and answer:

• Is the tie proportionate to your body size?
• Does the tie size match your jacket’s lapel width?
• Does the tie represent your style?

If you can answer all the three question in ‘YES’ trust me, you have chosen the right width for your tie.

HOW TO CHOOSE THE TIE COLOR

Choosing the right color while wearing a tie is the key to look good and stylish. It is crucial to know what shades work with your suit, shirt, and your skin tone. Always choose a shade darker than the shirt you are wearing with the tie. There are some classic options, deeper shades like blues or burgundy, which are always considerable.

Ties are noticed first as soon as you arrive on occasion, ties are a point of focus, and people often judge your character by them. With a crisp white shirt, a thin dark black tie can be perfect. Staple colors like navy and grey can be easily dressed up or down by your choice of shirt. You can also go for more saturated hues like green, yellow, and red. What could be a fashion disaster is going for a black shirt and yellow ties or white shirts with dark yellow shade. Stand in front of mirror experiment yourself, or you could ask your friend.

TIES FOR DIFFERENT OCCASIONS

Different ties suit different occasions. Silk ties in block colors are used for formal wears. Knitted ties have been a part of casual wear from ages. These can be worn under a cardigan or even leather jacket. Cotton ties are more suitable in summer casual wears. The main thing is that you can choose any tie but make sure it suits and represents your personality rather than making you look comical.

 TIE PATTERN AND PRINTS

While wearing ties, patterns, prints, and textures must be considered. You can experiment, but there are some combinations which are easier than others. Stick to simple polka dots or strips as these are easier to match with your shirts. A navy suit worn with a light blue shirt and a dark blue polka dot knitted tie can give you a tonal look. If you want to go advanced, you can introduce colors to your stripped ties. If you are in your navy two-piece, you can go with a blue and yellow club tie. You can always experiment with many combinations at home, and then you can easily decide in front of your mirror what works best for you. 

HOW TO TIE A TIE KNOT 

After choosing the matching color and best pattern what remains is to tie a knot. There are several ways you can tie your tie. A knot can make you look stylish or a fashion disaster. Look nearly every president they wear the full Windsor knots while on other hands a less formal person will choose the four- in- hand or half Windsor knot. Each style represents a different message and suits different shirt collar and neck. So you must know all the knots type and how to tie knots. I am mentioning below different types of knots and how to tie a knot step by step. 

 THE SIMPLE OR ORIENTAL KNOT

•  Wrap the tie around your collar with the seam facing inward and the thick end on your left.
•  Bring the thick end horizontally across the front of the narrow end and then pass it back horizontally behind the narrow end.
•  Pass the thick end across the front of the knot from left to right.
•  And Pass the thick end again behind the knot horizontally from right to left.
•  Pass the thick end again across the front of the knot from left to right.
•  Slip the forefinger under the third horizontal loop.
•  Bring the tip of the thick end under the loop around the collar.
•  Pass it up behind the knot, down over the front of the knot and through the third horizontal loop.
•  Pull the thick end through the horizontal loop and pull it down.
•  Hold the knot in one hand and pull the other end gently.
•  Adjust it according to your comfort.

FOUR IN HAND KNOT

It is one of the oldest and easiest necktie knots. It is popular between beginners. 

•  Wrap the tie around the collar; keep the thick end on the left side.
•  Cross the thick end in front of the other end.
•  Wrap the thick end behind the other end and cross horizontally from right to left.
•  Pass the thick end horizontally across the front of the knot from right to left.
•  Slip forefinger under this horizontal band.
•  Move-in the tip of the thick end up and inwards, slide it under the loop around the neck.
•  Fit the thick end down the loop you have help with the forefinger.
•  Pull the thick end through the loop and snug the knot.
•  Adjust the knot by pulling it gently.

HALF WINDSOR KNOT

             The half Windsor knot is easy, most popular, and comfortable to learn. It is best for medium width and thick ties.  It is also a perfect choice to tell men trying to tie a regular length tie.

–        Wrap the tie around the collar.

–        Cross the thick end in the front of the thin end from right to left, making an X shape below the chin.

–        Loop the thick end horizontally around and behind the other end.

–        Taking thick end over the top and between the opening of X and pull tightly.

–        Grasp the thick end with the right hand and wrap it in front over the other end from right to left.

–        Hold the triangle intact, bring the thick end towards the chest and from behind the loop, pass it over X.

–        Open the triangle over the X with your finger and pull the thick end all the way through.

–        Adjust the length by pulling the knot towards the collar and pull the other end downwards.

FULL WINDSOR KNOT

It is also known as Double Windsor, and it has a large triangular shape. It is perfect for widespread collars and men with a large neck. This knot needs about 61-64 inch length as it has two wrappings.

–        Wrap the tie around the collar with the thick end on the right.

–        Cross the thick end horizontally in front of the other end, making an X      shape.

–        Tuck the thick end up and under the loop around the neck. Use one finger to hold the X intact.

–        Pull the thick end down all the way.

–        Take the thick end around and behind the knot and pass it horizontally from right to left.

–        Flip the thick end upward and pull it diagonally across the front of the knot.

–        Loop the thick end over the top of the loop around the collar, and bring it back down. It should be on the left of the thin end.

–         Bring the thick end horizontally across the front of the knot, from left to right forming a horizontal band. Pull a finger through it and hold intact.

–        Bring the thick end under the loop one more time, around the collar upwards.

–        Turn the thick end down and pull through the horizontal loop.

–        Pull the thick end down and adjust the length.

KELVIN KNOT

– Wrap the tie around the collar with the seam facing outward and the thick end on your left.

– Cross the thick end under the other end from left to right, creating an X-shape under the chin.

– Bring the thick end back across the front of the knot from right to left. Continue wrapping it around the other end and pass it back from left to right behind the knot.

– Bring the thick end horizontally across the front of the knot from right to left again. 

– Tuck the thick end upward under the loop around your collar.

– Bring the thick end down through the horizontal loop.

– Pull the thick end all the way through the horizontal loop; pull the knot down into place.

– adjust the tie by pulling gently on the narrow end.

BALTHUS KNOT

It is highly recommended for fancy events, like dining dinners, theatre and art events.

–        Wrap around the tie on the neck with the seam upward and the thick end on your left. 

–        Cross the thin end over the thick.

–        Bring the thick end up in front, pull it down behind the other end, and cross behind it.

–        Bring the thick end back up in front and loop over the other end, this time on the left side of the forming knot.

–        Pull the thick end down and across, finishing with it behind the other end.

–        Flip the thick end upward and loop it over the center of the knot.

–        Now bring the thick end down behind the knot, crossing from right to left.

–        Bring the thick end horizontally across the front of the knot, crossing from left to right.

–        Bring the thick end behind the knot and upward. 

–        Pull the thick end through the horizontal pass.

–        Adjust by tugging gently down on the thin end. 

These are some commonly used knots for Ties. As always, we will be waiting for your review and comments. Please also comment with any of your ideas about slim ties and trends.