Short ties - any RTW?

[Edward Bainbridge]

Are there any makers today who have shorter ties, prefereably unlined or at least not heavy silk? Especially with even a slightly higher rise of my trousers and at a height of 5"8' (which, I think, isn't extraordinarily tiny), I hate having the knot where the tie is rather wide already and stuffing three quarters of the tie into my shirt or trousers.

[Costi]

Oh, you mean like that?

[Edward Bainbridge]

I wear mine a little bit longer, but not much. Also, I usually just tie a four-in-hand, not a - ah, can't seem to remember the name of the knot Windor's using.

So, are there any available today?

[Will]

How long do you want them?

[andreyb]

ah, can't seem to remember the name of the knot Windor's using.

Four in hand actually, just thicker lining.

And the knot you referred to is named... "Windsor".

Andrey

[J.S. Groot]

I often encounter the problem of ties that are too long for my physique, which is why I use a double four-in-hand or Prince Albert-knot. Simply add an extra loop to the usual four-in-hand. It gets rid of the extra tie length without making the knot too large or cumbersome.

[Edward Bainbridge]

How long do you want them?

Er, about 15' from knot to end, I think, or 15 1/2'.

With a usual lining and length, I'm afraid with a double four-in-hand &c. the knot would be too thick for me, and the thin end still too long, probably longer than the front end.

[shredder]

Too long, too short, too wide, too narrow, not enough folds, too many folds, interlining too thin or flimsy, interlining too thick or stiff, et cetera... I have been there so I went here: http://www.samhober.com. Result: no more frustrations about ties so I can worry about other things.

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[tazmaniac]

I am 5'8" as well and Will's offerings from ASW suit me just fine. Sam Hober is also a great alternative. Otherwise, the options are rather limited.

[dopey]

For those in NY, Mina Adamo of Napoli su Misura will provide Capelli ties at the length you request.