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Silk ties and the thickness/thinness of fabric

Musketer

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Is a thicker silk tie better? More formal? I got a new DKNY silk tie and surprised by how thin it is... Now I'm wondering whether that is only made for informal purposes.
 

Brian278

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I'm not sure this is a formal/informal question, but a matter of preference (some might argue quality), though you need at least a certain level of thickness to have a proper knot with a four-in-hand IMO.

I would probably stay away from DKNY ties anyway, quality-wise.
 

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Depends on what sort of knot you prefer...small/large FIH, half windsor etc. and whether you like a good dimple. Prefer thinner myself.
 

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