Externet Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 I have no knowledge on fashion trends prominent personalities usually care about;Is there a correct length for a neck tie, can you sit on it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Cuthber Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Very Freudian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swansont Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Kinda surprised FOX hasn't jumped on this as another sign that Obama hates America. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pavelcherepan Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 I always thought that the tie is supposed to go all the way down and cover the belt buckle. I'm pretty sure Mr. Castro's tie is a bit too short and can't say about Obama's tie since he's not sitting straight up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StringJunky Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 I always thought that the tie is supposed to go all the way down and cover the belt buckle. I'm pretty sure Mr. Castro's tie is a bit too short and can't say about Obama's tie since he's not sitting straight up. That seems about right, apparently. As a general rule for all tie knots, the widest part of your tie should hang roughly at the same height as the upper edge of your leather belt, with the tie's tip extending slightly below it. The tip of the narrow end would then hang wherever it may. http://www.tie-a-tie.net/length.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel123456 Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 (edited) The mood is no tie at all Almost the entire Greek cabinet appointed last week has adopted the fashion style of 40-year-old Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, who steadfastly refuses to wear a tie, even while donning a suit. European Parliament head Martin Schulz playfully waggled Tsipras' open collar as the newly sworn-in premier greeted his first foreign dignitary last week. French Finance Minister Michel Sapin made a similar gesture in Paris over the weekend, smiling as he took hold of the broad-striped scarf worn by Greece's European Financial Relations Alternate Minister Euclid Tsakalotos and wrapped it across his neck and over his shoulder. Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi went a step further Tuesday night, giving Tsipras an Italian tie to wear when Greece finally emerges from its protracted financial crisis — after Tsipras had reportedly said before the elections that he'd wear one if Greece reached a debt reduction agreement. http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2015/feb/04/give-the-man-a-tie-new-greek-govt-shakes-up/ ------------------------- Anyway this is all wrong. You don't make a judgment on someone on the basis of his tie but on his shoes. Edited April 13, 2015 by michel123456 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StringJunky Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 A suit without a tie is like chips without tomato sauce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainPanic Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 A suit without a tie is like chips without tomato sauce. I.e. a good idea. Fun fact: Prince Claus of the Netherlands (1926-2002) famously took off his tie and spoke the words: Tie wearers of all nations unite Cast off the rope that binds you. Risk your neck. Liberate yourself and venture forth into open collar paradise. Youtube of that speech is found here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imatfaal Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 I.e. a good idea. That remark brought to you by the part of the world that puts mayonnaise on their chips Fun fact: Prince Claus of the Netherlands (1926-2002) famously took off his tie and spoke the words:Tie wearers of all nations unite Cast off the rope that binds you. Risk your neck. Liberate yourself and venture forth into open collar paradise. Youtube of that speech is found here. Suit and tie or casual - but suit with open necked shirt is just naff. As for String quoting a style guide about tie length being judged by your leather belt - Oscar Wilde had it right when he said clothes should hang from the shoulders not the waist; braces are best. But the length given is about right - but it should be judged to the waistband of the trousers not to a belt. All complete bollox of course - wear what you feel most yourself in (trad suits from ebay are my choice - I just love a bargain and you gotta like primary recycling.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StringJunky Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 That remark brought to you by the part of the world that puts mayonnaise on their chips Mayo is too boring for me and, besides, it's for posh people; salad cream or tomato sauce for me, thank you. And I want it ON my chips, not in a little puddle by the side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainPanic Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 That remark brought to you by the part of the world that puts mayonnaise on their chips Heya, I don't want to start some petty bickering here, but I'd rather have mayonnaise on chips and no tie than a tomato sauce and a tie. But then, fashion is not an exact science, and this discussion will probably never end. Let's call it a tie. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel123456 Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 (edited) Heya, I don't want to start some petty bickering here, but I'd rather have mayonnaise on chips and no tie than a tomato sauce and a tie. But then, fashion is not an exact science, and this discussion will probably never end. Let's call it a tie. It looks like related to culture. From what I have learned, British choose their clothing mostly on the basis of feeling comfortable. Latins choose their clothes on the basis of the look. I may be wrong on this... Anyway nobody wants tomato sauce or mayonnaise on a tie. Maybe that's the reason of a tie: the ability of eating properly. ---------------- As a side-note In some countries mayonnaise is registered, there is a specific receipt with eggs. When you buy mayonaise (with a single letter M), then the receipt is surely different (no eggs inside). Edited April 13, 2015 by michel123456 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StringJunky Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 It looks like related to culture. From what I have learned, British choose their clothing mostly on the basis of feeling comfortable. Latins choose their clothes on the basis of the look. I may be wrong on this... I have a niece in Italy, who's English, and she says the Italians are very big spenders on stylish clothes; apparently it's a signficant chunk of their income. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imatfaal Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Anyway nobody wants tomato sauce or mayonnaise on a tie. Maybe that's the reason of a tie: the ability of eating properly. QFT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swansont Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Anyway nobody wants tomato sauce or mayonnaise on a tie. Maybe that's the reason of a tie: the ability of eating properly. I thought the original function of the tie was as a bib. You get food on that, instead of you shirt. Edit: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cravat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MigL Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Chips and tomato sauce ?!?! You mean French fries and ketchup, don't you ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StringJunky Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Chips and tomato sauce ?!?! You mean French fries and ketchup, don't you ? Translated into American, yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phi for All Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Different tie perspective, Obama standing: It doesn't seem too long now. I think, as others mentioned, when seated and leaning forward, it's going to look longer. Unless the president is a master at tying a tie, I'm guessing he's got someone to make them look just right. I NEVER get the knots so perfect that it makes that awesome dimple right in the center. Mine always seem to be off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imatfaal Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Different tie perspective, Obama standing: It doesn't seem too long now. I think, as others mentioned, when seated and leaning forward, it's going to look longer. Unless the president is a master at tying a tie, I'm guessing he's got someone to make them look just right. I NEVER get the knots so perfect that it makes that awesome dimple right in the center. Mine always seem to be off. Learn the Windsor and the Half-Windsor - nice dimples everytime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel123456 Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 I thought the original function of the tie was as a bib. You get food on that, instead of you shirt. Edit: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cravat Surprisingly no mention of Beau Brummell in the article. Beau Brummell is credited with introducing, and establishing as fashion, the modern men's suit, worn with a necktie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phi for All Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Learn the Windsor and the Half-Windsor - nice dimples everytime I use the Half-Windsor exclusively. I'm tall in the midsection, so if I use another knot, there isn't enough end left to tuck into the loop on the back. But this is what I usually get for a dimple: Asymmetrical silk dimpling! I must be all opposable thumbs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now