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I'll be honest - my tie buying in the past was buying a couple of ties that the sales guy at the men's store recommended when I bought a new suit. I haven't worn ties regularly for 7+ years now; I might wear a tie once a month if the client calls for it (I'm in the financial services industry). My work attire is a wool sport coat and wool trouser. So after a lot of wardrobe turnover and a collection of old ties bought specifically to wear with suits I don't have anymore, I find it harder and harder to find a tie that works.

I'd like to get two basic ties that will go with basically everything I have (grey/brown trousers mostly; navy, grey and brown coats; if I have to wear a suit, it's a navy or charcoal). My thought was a solid red/maroon and a solid blue (navy or maybe sky blue).

So I began searching the forum for quality tie makers. I found myself on Sam Hober's website after seeing the name frequently pop up. But I have no idea what kind of tie to buy. I didn't know there were so many different kinds. What fold? What weave (reppe vs Jazquard)?

So after feeling like an ignorant hick once again, I turn to the learned gentlemen on this board for some advice on what to buy for what I'm trying to accomplish.

 

[never behind]

The prices on many ties have become absurd! Sam Hober's ties are fine quality, but more sanely priced.

In your situation, I'd get one wine colored, and one navy. While I have a fondness of wool, silk is likely the better choice for wear with most suits, and can still be worn with sport jackets.

Grenadine ties are very nice, but have become a fad. Nothing wrong with those if you wish it, but other choices are just as nice. You could get solid ties, but I'd be more tempted to get each with a simple white of grey stripe to avoid looking too somber in less formal use. They still will be suitable for almost everything, and easy to accessorize.

A tie should look rich, knot well and hang straight. IMHO, all else is superfluous, which is why I see little point in 7-fold ties and the like.

I was planning on going silk. What's the difference between reppe and jacquard? Is one more "normal? If that even makes sense.

I've always had a fondness for small dots on ties. Maybe one with dots and one with a stripe as you mentioned.

So is the standard a 3 fold?

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Have you ever thought about buying pre-owned ties? I... umm... know a friend who has a bunch of them and sells them for a fraction of the retail cost. :hidden:

I did look on eBay but just didn't have the time or patience to wade through it all. Tell your friend to send me a PM if he has anything that might work.

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Thanks guys for the info and advice!


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My advice is to not pay more for a tie than you are comfortable parting with when a spill happens. I have bought many $100 - $200 retail ties on ebay for $20, which is my ebay price ceiling for bids on ties. There are more beautiful ties for sale on ebay than one could possibly scroll through.

I tend to favor vintage ties and Holland & Holland and Purdey. I also pick up a few from Jim Thompson when in Bangkok.

Cheers,

BSR

That is a good point. Maybe I should just take some time and browse eBay for some quality ties. If I can't find what I want, then just go with Hober.

I am not worried about being boring. I wear ties to infrequently I don't think anyone is going to notice I wore that tie a month ago. I detest wearing ties so I won't be wearing one unless I have to.

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I found some solid ties at B.B. on clearance so I ordered a navy and red. We’ll see if they work. I am going to expand my collection at the suggestions here and grab a grenadine and another tie or two. Many thanks for the help.

Happy Holidays!


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I found some solid ties at B.B. on clearance so I ordered a navy and red. We'll see if they work. I am going to expand my collection at the suggestions here and grab a grenadine and another tie or two. Many thanks for the help.

Happy Holidays!

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These BB ties are like cardboard. I guess there's a reason they were on clearance. I guess it's time to hit up Sam Hober and Chipp!

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