whnay.'s good taste thread - Page 431

Originally Posted by CaymanS 

Originally Posted by edmorel 

^^

That would be awesome if the back blade was tucked into the waistband and then taken out through the fly.

Originally Posted by poorsod 

This pic illustrates my problem with RTW tie lengths. The front blade is at the correct position. Even if you tied a FIH with the front and back blades the exact same length, the front blade will be too long. One solution would be to use more length by tying a double FIH or half/full Windsor, but this will make the knot bigger. The best solution would be to shorten the tie, but it is not necessarily worth the cost. I doubt tall people have ever run into this issue.

Originally Posted by poorsod 

This pic illustrates my problem with RTW tie lengths. The front blade is at the correct position. Even if you tied a FIH with the front and back blades the exact same length, the front blade will be too long. One solution would be to use more length by tying a double FIH or half/full Windsor, but this will make the knot bigger. The best solution would be to shorten the tie, but it is not necessarily worth the cost. I doubt tall people have ever run into this issue.

Originally Posted by edmorel 

I'm 5'9" and I have never had that issue, particularly not to that extent. You have to work at getting that back blade like that. I wouldn't be surprised if the people who wear their ties like that buy ties longer than normal/then they should just to get that effect. Before the internet machine, I never, ever recall seeing someone with 3 inches of back blade showing.

Originally Posted by unbelragazzo 

I don't know why but I'm 6'2" and I still end up with ties that are too long. Not a pencil neck either, around 17". I think I tie them quite tight and wear my pants high.

Originally Posted by edmorel 

I'm 5'9" and I have never had that issue, particularly not to that extent. You have to work at getting that back blade like that. I wouldn't be surprised if the people who wear their ties like that buy ties longer than normal/then they should just to get that effect. Before the internet machine, I never, ever recall seeing someone with 3 inches of back blade showing.

Originally Posted by bboysdontcryy 

How high do you wear your trousers? At your belly button, with, pardon this, the fabric almost touching your crotch?

Originally Posted by poorsod 

This pic illustrates my problem with RTW tie lengths. The front blade is at the correct position. Even if you tied a FIH with the front and back blades the exact same length, the front blade will be too long. One solution would be to use more length by tying a double FIH or half/full Windsor, but this will make the knot bigger. The best solution would be to shorten the tie, but it is not necessarily worth the cost. I doubt tall people have ever run into this issue.

Originally Posted by unbelragazzo 


Usually at the belly button or just below. They are made with a high enough rise so as to avoid any crotchal discomfort.

Originally Posted by RDiaz 

I like a snug crotch

And I like my knots rather tight too.

Originally Posted by sugarbutch 

Originally Posted by edmorel 



don't knock a tight knot until you try it.