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Pinning a Tie

September 26, 2012

Pinning A Tie

I was cleaning out my dresser’s drawers the other day when I came across an old collar pin I bought…

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Choosing the Right Tie

August 23, 2012

Choosing The Right Tie

There are a number of things you should consider when choosing a tie: the kind of outfit you’ll be wearing,…

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A mini-tour of An Uptown Dandy’s Holland & Holland ties

August 21, 2012

A Mini-tour Of An Uptown Dandy’s Holland & Holland Ties

A mini-tour of An Uptown Dandy’s Holland & Holland ties.

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Q and Answer: When Can I Wear a Tie Without a Jacket?

August 17, 2012

Q And Answer: When Can I Wear A Tie Without A Jacket?

David asks: Just recently found your blog, and it’s a go-to for me everyday.  I do have a question.  You…

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How do you get the tie to levitate like that?

July 31, 2012

How Do You Get The Tie To Levitate Like That?

thesilentist: error501: How do you get the tie to levitate like that? Other than tie a good knot and getting…

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A Gentleman’s Guide to Grooming and Style

July 12, 2012

A Gentleman’s Guide To Grooming And Style

Bernhard Roetzel, the author of A Gentleman’s Guide to Grooming and Style, demonstrates a knot tying trick he learned from…

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We Got It For Free: The Knottery Grenadine and Silk Knit Ties

June 27, 2012

We Got It For Free: The Knottery Grenadine And Silk Knit Ties

The Knottery, a relatively new entrant in men’s neckwear, recently sent me two of their ties to review. The package…

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Put This On Season Two, Episode 3: (New) Traditions

June 19, 2012

Put This On Season Two, Episode 3: (New) Traditions

Put This On, a web series about dressing like a grownup, visits London, where we examine how traditions are being…

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It’s On Sale: Ties from A Suitable Wardrobe

June 9, 2012

It’s On Sale: Ties From A Suitable Wardrobe

Our pal Will at A Suitable Wardrobe has marked down many of his neckties by 40%, which puts them in…

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A (truly) formal approach to neckties

May 6, 2012

A (truly) Formal Approach To Neckties

A (truly) formal approach to neckties (hat tip to Josh!)

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Chipp’s “Conversation Pieces”

April 23, 2012

Chipp’s “Conversation Pieces”

Paul Winston over at Winston Tailors and Chipp2 recently shared with me some of his “conversation pieces.” He’s the author of the designs…

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Fixing a Pull on a Silk Tie

April 18, 2012

Fixing A Pull On A Silk Tie

I’ve had this glen plaid Isaia tie for about a year now. I love it, but unfortunately, it has a…

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“Decreasing Order, left to right, how to wear a tie properly.”

April 12, 2012

“Decreasing Order, Left To Right, How To Wear A Tie Properly.”

Via Reddit, “Decreasing Order, left to right, how to wear a tie properly.” (Of course, if they were wearing a…

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The Two-Toned Tie

March 29, 2012

The Two-Toned Tie

One way to add some slight visual interest to an otherwise basic tailored look is by wearing a two-toned tie….

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dye easter eggs with silk neckties

March 29, 2012

Dye Easter Eggs With Silk Neckties

Apparently, you can dye easter eggs with silk neckties.  (via lacasuarina)

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