Know of a good guide for ties?

Hey guys, I am so terrible in determining what kind of tie to wear. Actually, what kind to BUY, because I have zero good ties.

First, are there any general guides? I don't know anything about this, so not sure if generally I should be looking for solids, or stripes, or paisley, or what? By nature I'm usually a bit more conservative, if that helps.

For now I wear only white shirts, once weekly, and have three pairs of slacks: one lighter grey with a very faint orange pin stripe, one that is medium grey, and one navy.

Also, I'm not much for brand names. I don't have to spend tons of money for a brand name, but will spend a bit more if it actually means quality. Still, it seems to me sometimes the $15 tie and the $75 don't have much difference, at least as far as my untrained eye can see.

Thanks for any help guys!

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Originally Posted by plei89 

It's not about the brand name — you're paying for construction, fabrics, and handwork. If I showed you a 7-fold tie next to a $10 tie, you'll be able to tell the difference.

Thanks Plei89, I appreciate the response. I don't doubt there are differences in construction. I don't even know what a 7-fold tie is. Any suggestions on where to go to learn about this, and any follow up on my color/style dilemma?

Thanks for the great info guys, I'll be going through those links.