Good morning Gentlemen,
I didn't see topic for new users, it is my first post on this forum so i'm greeting here.
I would like to ask you about your tie preferences., untipped tie ir self-tipped? Personally, I'm not a big fan of untipped neckties, I think a self-tipped look more elegant. What is your opinion on this topic?
PS Is it possible to add a poll here?
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Untipped vs. self-tipped -Which type of tie do you prefer?
WelcomeTinotti!
I prefer tipped ties over untipped ones as this gives some weight and volume.
Milo
I prefer tipped ties over untipped ones as this gives some weight and volume.
Milo
Dear Tinotti,
I don't have a preference - it depends on the occasion. Untipped ties are less formal. As I'm wearing ties 18 hours a day, they are often untipped or knit ties. Self tipped ties usually are more conservative and occupy the more serious space in my dressing habits.
Cheers, David
I don't have a preference - it depends on the occasion. Untipped ties are less formal. As I'm wearing ties 18 hours a day, they are often untipped or knit ties. Self tipped ties usually are more conservative and occupy the more serious space in my dressing habits.
Cheers, David
Don't get me started. I don't know a great deal about tie construction but the question for me is whether they are unlined (and untipped) or lined/multi-fold. I detest unlined ties. I guess they are supposed to convey sprezzatura - you know, that thing where you spend a great deal of time and effort trying to look like you haven't, but actually they end up looking affected and messy. I mean, why bother? And it has become almost impossible to buy decent ties of a proper width and heft these days, especially from a certain English tie maker that used to be a staple.
I have one really 'old' tie from that certain English tie maker. That is indeed self-tipped and has a prober with and heft.Scot wrote: ↑Thu Jun 06, 2019 9:09 amDon't get me started. I don't know a great deal about tie construction but the question for me is whether they are unlined (and untipped) or lined/multi-fold. I detest unlined ties. I guess they are supposed to convey sprezzatura - you know, that thing where you spend a great deal of time and effort trying to look like you haven't, but actually they end up looking affected and messy. I mean, why bother? And it has become almost impossible to buy decent ties of a proper width and heft these days, especially from a certain English tie maker that used to be a staple.
They don't make them that way anymore (that certain English tie maker that is).
Unlined is good for grenadine and wool, i do not think that anyone makes a 3 fold silk tie. It is too thin, must be some interlining inside. What is proper width for you? What is the proper width for You?Scot wrote: ↑Thu Jun 06, 2019 9:09 amDon't get me started. I don't know a great deal about tie construction but the question for me is whether they are unlined (and untipped) or lined/multi-fold. I detest unlined ties. I guess they are supposed to convey sprezzatura - you know, that thing where you spend a great deal of time and effort trying to look like you haven't, but actually they end up looking affected and messy. I mean, why bother? And it has become almost impossible to buy decent ties of a proper width and heft these days, especially from a certain English tie maker that used to be a staple.
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I prefer untipped, for what it’s worth. Maybe I’m susceptible to the Pitti juggernaut.
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People look at the knot you make with the tie, no matter what the construction of it is. That's what counts.
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It depends on the occasion, formality, season, caprice of the day
It depends on the occasion, formality, season, caprice of the day
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