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Just spent $1250 on ties

Richard Pryor

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These were from Brooks Brothers, with the 40% + 15%. Bought them all extra long. I'm a tall guy (6'1"), and I thought these were the way to go.

Today I went to the store, and asked to see the extra long ties, and they said they had just a few.

"Is this for you?" asked the man.
"Yes." I said.
"I just don't see it." he replied.

How far down your belly should a tie be?
 

jrd617

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Near the top of your belt/trouser waist. (+0.5 inch down max)
 

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Thank you for keeping the economy moving along.
 

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Originally Posted by Richard Pryor
These were from Brooks Brothers, with the 40% + 15%. Bought them all extra long. I'm a tall guy (6'1"), and I thought these were the way to go.

Today I went to the store, and asked to see the extra long ties, and they said they had just a few.

"Is this for you?" asked the man.
"Yes." I said.
"I just don't see it." he replied.

How far down your belly should a tie be?


Assuming you wear your pants at your proper and natural waist, your tie should come down to that level.
 

bananananana

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You shouldn't need an extra long tie if you're 6'1" unless you're all torso and no legs.
 

Richard Pryor

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I'm screwed then. Will need to pay for shipping.

One of the comments said that if you were above 6' tall, you should go for the extra long, and he was a top 50 contributor.
 

jrd617

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You just bought 37 or 62 ties from Brooks Brothers?? (Can't tell if it was at the rate of $45 or $75 on the site)

Are you a troll or just dumb? Are these ties supposed to be a lifetime supply? Are they gifts?

Couldn't you have bought ties from a better maker with better designs?
 

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Sounds like you could get a job at the Federal Reserve with how you spend money.
 

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Originally Posted by jrd617
You just bought 37 or 62 ties from Brooks Brothers?? (Can't tell if it was at the rate of $45 or $75 on the site)

Are you a troll or just dumb? Are these ties supposed to be a lifetime supply? Are they gifts?

Couldn't you have bought ties from a better maker with better designs?



.don't hold back....tell him what you really are thinking...
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deveandepot1

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Originally Posted by jrd617
You just bought 37 or 62 ties from Brooks Brothers?? (Can't tell if it was at the rate of $45 or $75 on the site)

Are you a troll or just dumb? Are these ties supposed to be a lifetime supply? Are they gifts?

Couldn't you have bought ties from a better maker with better designs?


I don't even think BBs offers 62 XL ties.
 

Richard Pryor

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I thought BB ties were pretty good.

This is supposed to be a starting point now that's I'll start working as a lawyer.
 

jrd617

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Originally Posted by hermes man
brook brothers for ties really? should have went for Hermes ties
Are you a Hermes plant?
 

rnoldh

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Originally Posted by Richard Pryor
Bought some for $45, others were more expensive. 25 total.

Can you return them?

I assure you that you can do much better.

And do you still think you need extra long ties?
 

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