Tip of the Week - How to Choose the Best Tie
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- silk should feel smooth
- high-quality ties, constructed from three pieces of fabric, should lie perfectly flat, without bumps or ripples.
- make sure the bar tack is securely attached and on straight - detail, details!
- pull on the back slip stitch - one that has been sewn on correctly helps maintain the shape of the tie and gathers together when pulled
- hold the tie over your hand and let it fall. The narrow end should fall directly in the middle of the wide end