Be honest, do you have trouble getting a central tie dimple?

xpress · Apr 7, 2009

I'm anal enough that I'll re-tie if I don't end up with a nice dimple...

I find it depends on the tie, and how the silk is finished.

Some are perfect every time, some are ... not perfect every time!

NH_Clark · Apr 7, 2009

usually yes. Unless I'm in a hurry, I'll retie to get the dimple.

idfnl · Apr 7, 2009

This question caused a well-up of anger, thank you.

I always end up with the outside edges folded over in what my wife calls 'railroad tracks'. I have to loosen the knot, and go digging for where it went out of shape. By the time I muck around until a dimple forms I've broken a sweat.

gazman70k · Apr 7, 2009

I can't even get the tie the right length let alone worry about the dimple. You guys are way advanced!

anon · Apr 7, 2009

it's not uncommon for me to retie the tie once or twice or spend a few minutes trying to get the dimple straight.
I feel like it gets better with practice, though. you learn a few tricks to make it more likely to work the first time

ManofKent · Apr 7, 2009

Yes I'm hopeless. I've been wearing ties for well over 30 yrs and still struggle to get a decent knot...

JayJay · Apr 7, 2009

I usually get it right on the first try; however, if I don't, then oddly it takes several attempts before I get it right.

Ataturk · Apr 7, 2009

Some ties can be difficult, but they can usually be rendered consistently compliant by "training"---take the tie, fold it down the center, and place it in a book overnight. It won't (or shouldn't, try at your own risk!) crease the tie permanently, but the interlining will remember where it's supposed to be dimpled.

TheFoo · Apr 7, 2009

Why the hell would you want a single cycloptic tie dimple?

I do dimplets, two of them, every time.

nerdykarim · Apr 7, 2009

I like a single lopsided dimple. It's a traaaaap!

tonylumpkin · Apr 7, 2009

Originally Posted by nerdykarim

I like a single lopsided dimple. It's a traaaaap!

+1

satorstyle · Apr 7, 2009

Always in the center.

HRoi · Apr 7, 2009

Originally Posted by idfnl

This question caused a well-up of anger, thank you. I always end up with the outside edges folded over in what my wife calls 'railroad tracks'. I have to loosen the knot, and go digging for where it went out of shape. By the time I muck around until a dimple forms I've broken a sweat.
exactly my problem as well. i suck at this

Joffrey · Apr 7, 2009

I voted "no" because I never try to get the dimple. It happens consistently with some ties, not so much with others.

Be honest, do you have trouble getting a central tie dimple?

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