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We know the problem. Trends change. Style standards change. As frustrating as it can be, tie width is no exception. For the modern man who wants to stay on trend, it is important to follow the ebb and flow of the fashion tide. But don't worry, we're here to help you keep your head above the proverbial waters.
You've decided to wear a tie on your wedding day, but another decision needs to be made! Are you going to choose a slim tie or a classic tie?
Often when you think of these different widths some extremes come to mind, you imagine the super wide ties of the 1920s or the super thin ties worn by the Beatles in the late 1950s.
While these ties have their place in fashion, most of you prefer something in between on your wedding day and that's where we come in!
What tie width is currently in fashion? Here's a simple answer: Any width between 5.5 cm and 8.5 cm.
This is the safe zone. Wider or narrower, you risk appearing to live in the past (or the future?). With this in mind, there are a few things to consider when deciding which width is right for you.
We recommend - 5.5 cm and 7 cm.
Men with small chests and narrow torsos should wear narrower ties. For what ? A wide tie on a thin man will appear much wider than on a heavy man. For this reason, we recommend looking for slim ties between 5.5 cm and 7 cm.
Although a little more daring, a 5cm tie can also look great on a slim man - keep in mind that it can look a little retro to some, and a little "hipster" to others. others.
Discover all our slim ties .
We recommend - 5.5 cm and 8.5 cm.
If you are an average guy with an average to athletic build, the world is your oyster. Feel free to wear any tie from our recommended range of 5.5 to 8.5 cm.
It's a matter of personal taste that will determine your choice. Wider ties tend to have a conservative, classic appeal. On the other hand, narrower ties exude a youthful and trendy charm.
Discover all our regular size ties .
We recommend - 7 cm to 8.5 cm.
Wide men need wider ties. If you have the chest of a professional bodybuilder or the stomach of a sumo wrestler, skinny ties can look a little comical on your imposing frame.
We recommend that you choose a tie whose width is between 7 cm and 8.5 cm. It's possible to wear a tie as wide as 9cm, but anything wider is likely to look like you robbed your grandfather's wardrobe.
This doesn't mean you should throw your extra-wide ties in the trash. Put them at the back of your wardrobe for now, because there's a good chance the extra-wide tie trend will come back into fashion in a few years.
Lapels are the folded sections of fabric on the front of a jacket or coat. And just like the width of the tie, the lapel of a suit is constantly evolving.
Why is lapel width important? Because a man should always try to adapt the width of his tie to that of his lapel. Wearing a wide tie with narrow lapels or a narrow tie with wide lapels can throw your body proportions off balance. This is not a good thing.
Fashion designers are restless people, pushing us into uncharted territories, bringing us back to styles of the past and bucking the trends of the day. The recent move away from narrow lapels and the resurgence of wider lapels are good examples of this phenomenon. The fact is, when you buy a new suit, you may need to adapt your tie collection.
TIP: Don’t wear very thin ties with a double-breasted jacket, no matter how wide your lapel is.
If you're looking for a certain style for your wedding, you can really help it by choosing the right tie. If, for example, you have chosen to follow the 1920s theme you will definitely want to stick to the normal width options, if your aim is more mods and rockers you should definitely opt for a skinny tie.
While there is absolutely no requirement for certain ages to wear certain ties, you can talk to different members of your wedding party about what they would like and make sure they are comfortable.
If you have a teenager as one of your groomsmen, for example, you'll usually find that they prefer a skinny tie (something to consider if you think it will be difficult to get them to wear a tie).
Likewise, you may have more traditional members of older generations who would prefer to stick to a more classic regular width (this really isn't a hard and fast rule though, so be sure to talk to them! )
I hope this helps you make your decision. Ultimately, it's your big day, so make sure you're comfortable with what you wear!
No tie is perfect for every man, at every time and in every situation. The width you choose should be something you are comfortable with and wear with confidence.
With the ease of online shopping, there is no excuse not to learn and experiment. The tie width you want is just a few clicks away.
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