I'm set for suits but oddly enough I've probably bought more suits in the past few years than I've bought ties, and it shows.
My problem is either the ties I'm finding are too farty or they're poorly made. Not looking to spend a bundle, but I don't mind paying if I get a year or two out of them (and I'm an occasional wearer at best).
Nowhere else do I wear a tie except in extreme circumstances, sometimes even no tie for first meetings anymore.
So it's basically rare work event, wedding, funeral.
I go to Macy's or I'll pick some up when Brooks Brothers has their sale.
Their shirts are also great. If you google "3 for $99" you can always get a deal on their non-irons.
Also learn to tie a bowtie never use a clipon for Formalwear
A five dollar tie that provides a pleasant accent to your solid colored shirt and dark suit is way better than an expensive tie that clashes with what you are wearing. You wouldn't wear red sneakers with your suit, even if they were really expensive sneakers. (Well, maybe if you were attending the Academy Awards presentation ;-))
For example, if you wear primarily blue suits and solid shirts, then a multi-colored tie that has some blue in it and perhaps the color of your shirt is what you should be shopping for.
The rule of thumb for suits: two solids and an accent.
A four point white Irish linen handkerchief is the move
I'm also in the same boat as pjcas - I wear suits more frequently than I do ties, so I'm basically limited to about 10 times a year where I actually need one. I'm not going to run out and break the bank, and the ties I have now are perfectly 'acceptable' (run of the mill striped, solid or dotted ties of different shades). Figured I'd try to add a couple that are a little more stylish if possible.
They just opened a retail location on Madison between 47th and 48th I believe. Solid selection, and if they don't have the tie you want in store, they'll ship it your house / store for free.
all kinds of good stuff that can only happen in person
my most satisfactory tie experiences have been at Nordstrom's - but they are not cheap
there ties last a long time -- I've kept some of them for over 20 years and they still look great -- unless you get spaghetti sauce on them
all kinds of good stuff that can only happen in person
my most satisfactory tie experiences have been at Nordstrom's - but they are not cheap
there ties last a long time -- I've kept some of them for over 20 years and they still look great -- unless you get spaghetti sauce on them
So not the same as studded collars and handcuffs.