And now I'm fascinated by ties

Suddenly taken by an enthusiasm for ties, I foraged through the dresser drawer where mine have been hidden for some time and tried one on.

I didn't like the knot much (fabric didn't lend itself to a good one). It was too lengthy and the dimple didn't quite work.

I did like the pattern, however, and the basic black that was its primary colour.

I had forgotten how difficult a man's tie can be. You don't understand the importance of cloth until you start working with ties. There is silk and there is silk. Some silk ties are like working with cardboard.

And then there is length. Ties should be available in three sizes but often you end up with "one size fits all," which means it will look fine on some guys, on others way too short when tied, and on others (like myself) too long - rather like an oddball thong that for mysterious reasons wraps around the neck and dangles all the way down to cover the crotch. (Not realy what you want in a tie.)

It's been about 10 years since I wore ties on a regular basis. I had forgotten what a prissy ass I was when it comes to them. It amazes me. I really am picky picky picky about ties! Why is that?

By the way, Burl Veneer's Tie Blog is quite good (if you like ties).

Tags: Neckties, Ties