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Quick opinion - 3" grenadine vs 3.5"

post #1 of 3
12/8/12 at 5:09pm
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Hi there, I'll keep it brief, tossing up ordering a 3" vs 3.5" navy grenadine from Kent Wang. Leaning towards the 3" because I think this looks great:

http://clothesonfilm.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Dr-No_Sean-Connery_Jamica_grey-suit-top.bmp.jpg and it is slimmer rather than wide. Also as a slimmer chap at 155lbs and 5'10" (36R) I figured a slimmer tie may look more balanced. I've never really thought about it before.

 

Do both widths qualify as classic? Which would you pick and why?

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post #2 of 3
12/8/12 at 7:07pm
I'd go with 3" b/c you're thin.
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post #3 of 3
12/9/12 at 4:13am
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Originally Posted by pleco View Post

Hi there, I'll keep it brief, tossing up ordering a 3" vs 3.5" navy grenadine from Kent Wang. Leaning towards the 3" because I think this looks great:
http://clothesonfilm.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Dr-No_Sean-Connery_Jamica_grey-suit-top.bmp.jpg and it is slimmer rather than wide. Also as a slimmer chap at 155lbs and 5'10" (36R) I figured a slimmer tie may look more balanced. I've never really thought about it before.

Do both widths qualify as classic? Which would you pick and why?

Classic would be more like 3.75 inches - with recent fashion narrower.

With your weight and height I would lean more towards 3.25 inches and perhaps 56 inches long for a four-in-hand knot in a 4-fold construction - although you need to measure yourself to get the correct width. Short or long upper torsos can change measurements.
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