If you take a step back, the whole idea of neckties seems pretty silly. It’s a piece of cloth that men tie around their necks. Weird. It doesn’t seem to have any rhyme or reason. And men sometimes use this pretense to avoid wearing one.
But I believe many a man who has evinced an eternal hatred to the necktie has taken too narrow a view of it and bought into its current association with corporate drudgery (the fact that it resembles a noose certainly doesn’t help). The tie is thus in need of some rebranding. For it was was not birthed in the womb of a 1950’s cubicle. Neckwear has in fact a surprisingly long and manly history.
Men in ancient times, from Rome to China to Egypt, couldn’t resist tying a piece of cloth around their necks. And it was the cravats worn by the Croatian mercenaries of the 30 Years War that really transformed the tie into a popular and widespread accessory. So while we may never be able to know the reason why, it’s indisputable that men have always felt a little manlier with something slung around their throat. There’s just something about neckties that make a man look powerful, assertive, and put together. So instead of fighting the tie, why not embrace it and join in this manly and long-standing tradition? Here’s a guide to understanding the necktie so you can do just that.
How to Select a Tie
There is definitely an art to creating and picking out a proper necktie. A necktie can say a lot about you and convey your personality to others. When picking out a tie, consider the following factors to ensure you make a good purchase.
First, think about the shape and size of a tie. When looking at the size of a tie, your safest best is to go with the standard length and width. Most ties are 57 inches long. Anything longer and the tip will go past your waist line, and you’ll head into doofus territory. You want the tip of your tie to come right to the top of your belt buckle. The standard width of a tie is about 3 1/4 to 3 3/4 inches wide. Anything wider and you’ll look like a game show host from 1974. The skinny tie, a favorite of Frank Sinatra and The Rat Pack, can give you a cool, hip edge. Use your judgment on when you should bust out the skinny tie. While it might be good for a night out with your favorite lady, it’s probably not a good choice for a first job interview.
Next, consider the tie’s fabric. Ties come in a variety of materials and textures. The best ties are made out of natural materials like silk, wool, and cashmere. However, be careful even when selecting ties made from these materials. Just because the label says it’s made of 100% silk doesn’t mean it’s a quality tie. There are varying degrees of silk quality. The heavier and tighter the silk fabric is, the better.
Third, analyze the construction of the tie. Hold the tie up by the narrow end. It shouldn’t twist and turn. If it does, the material wasn’t cut correctly and you have a tie that won’t hang correctly from your neck. Also lay a tie flat on a table and check to see if it’s symmetrical. It’s easy to spot if it’s not– one side will be longer than the other. Finally, inspect the tie for any loose threads or runs in the material.
Necktie “Hands” and Designs
When selecting a tie, the feel of a fabric is extremely important. The term that the tie industry uses to describe a fabric’s weight, feel, and texture is called its “hand.” There are two basic types of tie hands: the print and the woven tie.
With print ties, colored patterns are printed directly onto the silk.
With woven ties (my personal favorite), a loom weaves different color threads into the silk, creating a textured hand to the tie.
Let’s break down the different possible patterns that exist in these two basic design motifs. It should be noted that most designs can be found in both the printed and woven varieties. The designs listed below were broken up according to the type in which they are most frequently found.
The Print Tie
Printed neckties are the more popular choice between the two categories as they’re generally less expensive to produce than woven ties (although high-end companies make print ties with a slow, more artisan process). With technology, you can print just about anything on a silk tie these days. Unfortunately, this facility of printing has left us with some atrocious looking ties, including ties that look like fish or keyboards or ties adorned with Tabasco motifs. Steer clear of such novelty ties.
While many design gaffs have been committed with the print tie, several timeless and classy prints do exist.
The Paisley. The paisley design is a droplet shaped design motif that dates back to Babylonian civilization. The design is sometimes referred to as “Persian Pickles.” Our sexually obsessed Father of Psychology, Freud, said that paisley was a symbol of virility because the design resembles sperm. The paisley tie has gone in and out of fashion throughout the 20th century; however, designers have been incorporating paisley again into ties.
Polka Dots. The polka dot was once the exclusive domain of women’s fashion, but this motif made the jump to men’s fashion via the tie. Polka dot ties go great with all sorts of men’s outfits, but they pair particularly well with stripes (strangely enough).
Sporting. No, we’re not talking about a tie with your favorite football team’s logo emblazoned on it. When we say “sporting” we’re referring to more “gentlemanly” pursuits like hunting, polo, and golf. The sport design motif began in Britain as a way for the participants in these activities to let the world know that they were a gentleman athlete. Sport ties are good for a dressed down look.
The Woven Tie
I prefer the woven tie over the printed. The weaving adds an element of texture, weight, and sophistication. Woven ties tend to be made with more silk and are thus heavier, more substantial, and make bigger knots when tied. The woven texture also gives the tie’s design a more 3D and vibrant look, as the weave can be designed to play with the light and convey visual interest. The following tie designs look particularly smart when woven.
Solid Color. Every man should have a few good solid color ties in their cravat arsenal. They’re versatile, yet bold. The key to looking sharp in a solid tie is blending it in with the color combinations of the rest of your ensemble.
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The Plaid. We all know kilts are manly. But if you don’t have the Scottish heritage to pull one off, the next best thing is to wear the kilt’s famous plaid design around your neck. The intersection of different lines with varying widths creates a sense of dimension on your tie. The design can make any solid color shirt and tie appear more interesting.
The Striped Tie. The striped tie has it’s origin in the British military. English soldiers would wear neckwear decorated with stripes in their regimental colors, thus they became known as “regimental stripes.” The English stripes ran from the left shoulder down toward the right. When tie manufacturers began to introduce the striped tie in the United States, they had the stripes cut the other way- right to left- in deference to the original regimental stripe (it’s considered bad taste to wear a British regimental stripe if you weren’t in that British regiment ). The angled stripe works to slim the body. If you think you have sort of a chubby face, the striped tie can chisel away breadth and softness from your mug. Want to get your hands on the real McCoy? Keep reading my friend!
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The origins of Authentic Regimentals date back to the “Cravat” worn by Balkan brigades of the 17th century. A hundred years later, as the 7th Royal Fusiliers gathered in the Tower of London to protect King James II from the oncoming Duke of Monmouth, they helped establish the Regiments by name as a unique part of British history. The roots of the Authentic Regimental designs can be traced back even further, however, as the court of King Henry V established a Royal Registry of military regalia in 1419. The descriptions of these “blazons” have been incorporated in the creation of the Regimental designs over the ensuing centuries. Even today the colors evoke the unmistakable presence of Heraldic times; azure blue represents loyalty and truth, antique gold reflects generosity, and claret symbolizes valor.
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A winner will be drawn randomly from the entries. The deadline for entry into the contest is Sunday 12:00 pm.
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Old Abanians for me! I love striped ties. For me, they are the classiest looking ties.
Old Albanians, as well.
Old Albanians is among the classiest of these ties. Classic colors, classic look.
I’m going to go with Occasionals Hockey. I agree, striped ties are pretty damn classy.
Somerset Light Infantry
I have to go with the Cambridge Scotch School.
Queen Royal Lancers.
Ocassionals Hockey for me.
Wow, really like the Old Albanians.
Queen Royal Lancers – it’s a nice “power tie”.
It’s the Occasionals Hockey for me. Not only does it fit into my wardrobe very well, but it’s also just a really classy tie.
Queen’s Own Hussars for me… I love gold/blue.
Cool! I’ll take the Old Albanians.
Queen Royal Lancers… the colors harken back to my Marine Corps days.
I would opt for the Cambridge Scotch School (as did Nathan). My reasoning behind that tie is simply because I have mostly darker colors in my wardrobe and, not a guy to typically wear pink (although nothing against anyone who does), I like having pieces of it in what I wear. This would be perfect!
East Kent Regiment would be my tie of choice! Thanks for another great giveaway!
My husband prefers striped ties. Great article..you can’t go wrong with a classic tie. All of them are smart. But I like Indian Army Ordinance, Occasionals Hockey and Cambridge Scotch School…they seem classic but current.
I would love a somerset light infantry.
Also thank you for the great post! I now know exactly how to request the tie I want
Indian Army Ordinance for me, please.
The 3rd Kings Own Hussars is very primary and must be my choice. Queen Royal Lancers is a very powerful runner up. I think I prefer these two because one of my nicer suits is a navy blue and most of the other ties incorporate a dark blue.
Ocassionals Hockey is my choice. Hope I win one!
I’m diggin the 3rd Kings …
East Kent Regiment
Those ties are so trad – I like the royal highlands fusilier.
Great article. I’m a high school teacher and wear a tie most days by choice–it’s not required and maybe only half the male faculty do so. But I like the formality of it and feel more professional when I wear one.
I like the Someset Light Infantry design, should I win this contest.
old albanians for me too please
Have to go with the Old Albanians. Cambridge Scotch School comes in a close second, though.
I definitely like the Royal Marines!
Old Albanians
Oddly, I was just reading an article about the virtues of a dark blue tie with a club stripe. So, Occasionals Hockey for me!
So many great ones but I’ll go with the Old Repton Golf
I really like the look of Old Albanians. It seems like a lot of us do!
East Kent Regiment
West and East Yorkshire has a nice look to it.
Baluchistan Infantry
Like most people here I prefer the Old Albanians.
I’d have to go with the Cambridge Scotch School. I have a number of pink ties already, but nothing that looks as nice as that.
When I think of a British tie, I think of Old Albanians. Its classy and would look sharp and bold with a well fit white shirt.
Somerset Light Infantry
When I think of a British tie, I think of Old Albanians. Its classy and would look sharp and bold with a well fit white shirt.
Good article as always. It got me thinking about changing some things in my wardrobe (not to find the money to do it).
I would like the Old Albanians.
I’m fond of the Somerset Light Infantry myself. (Tough choice though–there are at least two others I really like, one of which screams “Gryffindor Tie!” Yeah…)
I’m a fan of the Old Albanians. The darker colors look nice, and the thin gold strip really sets them off. Very classy.
Royal Marines — the blue with go with my wardrobe.
East Kent Regiment looks great.
the West & East Yorkshire is the best! I want one!
Queen’s Royal Lancers
Old Repton Golf for me.
Old Albanians is by far the best and can work with most shirt and suit colors.
Ocassionals Hockey – love the blue
Royal Marines for me
After a long and difficult study of the varrious ties I have come to the dicision that I would choose the “Queens own Hausser.” That is the tie for me!
I would choose the Occasionals Hockey.
I would pick the Argyle Sutherland Regimental Tie.
I hate to say it… Old Albanians is the best one.
I’d really enjoy wearing the East and West Yorkshire
I’d prefer the Royal Highland Fusilier. This is an exciting article – never thought much about ties before, and really only owned hand-me-downs from high school debate tournaments. My formal attire wardrobe is long overdue for a reset.
i’d go with Somerset Light Infantry
campbridge scotch school!
Speaking of ties, my job requires business attire everyday and besides a colored dress shirt the best way to show a little style is with my tie. Bold and professional looking designs help me look good day in and day out. I get lots comments now from random people (usually women) about how professional and great I look, no one every said such a thing to me when I was a denim and t-shirt guy
Cambridge Scotch School. I need to try the world of pink.
I’d also have to go with the Old Repton Golf.
Old Albanians – Regular (57 inch)
awesome ties
Cambridge Scotch School. Most of my ties are regimental stripes. As somebody who is fairly young for my industry, they provide me a slightly older and more mature appearance. That way, people don’t write me off as just some kid right away (I have to open my mouth for them to do that.)
Royal Marines. The red stripe on the blue background really stands out.
Ocassionals hockey for me.
I really do favor that Cambridge Scotch School tie – thanks for another great giveaway!
I would certainly go with the Queen Royal Lancers. A very classy tie for a very classy blog contest.
I’ll rock that Cambridge Scotch School every night on the town if I win this thing
Royal Marines is my favorite.
Royal Dublin Fusiliers all the way! Thanks!
Royal Marines for me please
It’d have to be the “West & East Yorkshire” for me. It manages to walk the fine line between “cool” and “conservative” so that it can be paired with a semi-casual look for a night on the town, or a more conservative, corporate look for a job interview or other similarly formal occasion.
Plus, I think it matches my personal style the best out of all of the options.
Tough choice, but I’d go with the West and East Yorkshire.
Old Albanians, please!
I’m pretty sure there’s some phallic symbolism involved with neckties…
Ocassionals Hockey would be the top pick for me!
I really like the East Kent Regiment tie. It would go great with my almost all of my suits.
Royal Highland Fusiilers indeed
I like the East Kent Regiment. Thanks for the great blog!
I’m a fan of the Queen Royal Lancers.
Cambridge Scotch School. Absolutely!
Cambridge Scotch School
I dont wear enough light colors.
Put me down for the West & East Yorkshire.
East Kent Regiment for me please! This one would match my University colors and would be worn to every major public event where a suit is required (I work at a University and this would be an excellent addition to my commencement and convocation wear!)
Somerset Light Infantry for me. I can’t abide wearing aggressive or bright colors, but the blue and green is beautiful. The thin gold line is nice as well.
Indian Army Ordnance. Because ordnance is cool.
(http://www.mountainandsackett.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=19)
Royal Marines.
I can wear it when I captain my boat!
…some day.
Indian Army Ordnance, please.
I’ll have to go with the Royal Highland Fusilier. Hard to choose though… lots of great ties.
West and East Yorkshire looks like a winner.
Old Albanians
I need more red in my wardrobe.
Somerset Light Infantry
I love the thin stripe that separates the thicker darks.
3rd Kings Own Hussars
3rd Kings Own Hussars. Powerful. Manly.
Old Albanian, please!
I’m gonna have to go with the Somerset Light Infantry. Damn pretty tie.
Indian Army Ordinance
West & East Yorkshire
3rd Kings Own Hussars for me, por favor. That tie is sick nasty.
Old Albanians get’s my vote!
Cambridge Scotch School would be my choice.
Queens Own Hussars if you please.
West and East Yorkshire, please.
I’d like to throw Hockey Occassionals in the ring for me, thanks.
AK
Old Albanians as well, every man needs a good power tie.
This is a very tough call, but I have to go with Old Albanians because that red is perfect.
Queen Royal Lancers. School Colors
Royal Dublin Fusiliers
East Kent Regiment is quite nice
I am going back and forth between Old Albanians and Royal Marines, but if I were pushed I would probably go with Old Albanians.
Neckties are my favorite article of clothing!
Queen Royal Lancers would be perfect.
3rd Kings Own Hussars has a great array of bold and bright colors. Perfect balance between business and casual.
Ocassionals Hockey. Classy, sharp, and to the point.
Royal Marines please.
Ocassionals Hockey is really cool.
My choice would be the Old Albanians, although I’m quite fond of the Somerset Light Infantry as well.
Somerset Light Infantry. And yes, that really is my family name. And no, I’m not related.
east kent regiment for me
It’s the Cambridge Scotch School for me.
Queen Royal Lancers.
What a beautiful tie!
Well, what beautiful ties all of them, but that one in particular is gorgeous.
Queen Royal Lancers for me. Bright colors, beautiful tie.
Queen Royal Lancers for me!
My high school colors… only seniors are allowed to wear it, so If I win, i wnt be able to wear it for a few years.. but still a beautiful tie!
I like the Royal Highland Fusilier.
Royal marines for me.
I like the Queen Royal Lancers. Makes a bold statement!
I’m quite fond of the bold stripes on the Cambridge Scotch School.
West and East Yorkshire. A beautiful tie I would be more than happy to own.
East Kent Regiment
i’ve got to say, i’m going with ocassionals hockey.
Royal Marines stands out just enough, but isn’ t flamboyant
Somerset Light Infantry!
Somerset Light Infantry all the way. It’s not Irish National Tartan plaid but it’s close. I love the combo of blue and green.
Great post- keep ‘em coming AoM! I like the Cambridge Scotch School regimental!
I would go with the Old Albanian because it’s Hott and I need more red in my wardrobe.
Royal Highland Fusiliers – I am a Scottish Highlander! (at heart)
Who knew that the British army had such natty ties?
My preference would be the Cambridge Scotch School
Queens Own Hussars
Old Albanians, all the way.
Penguin…I’m a linux geek.
West and East Yorkshire for me please.
3rd Kings Own Hussars (man, tough choice…several great choices)
Thanks for the contest!
3rd Kings own hussars
I need a nice tie to interview in, but I also have a summer wedding coming up and need a tie that will really pop.
I would be much obliged to win a Queens Own Hussars tie as the colors resemble those of my law school. I will be graduating in a few days, and the tie would make an excellent graduation surprise should I be lucky enough to win!
Queens Own Hussars
Another fan of Old Albanians here.
Somerset light infantry please! Thanks for the contest.
Royal Marines. It was tough to pick — they all look good!
Thanks for another great post. This one was very instructional.
As a United States Marine, I would be honored to wear the colors of my brothers-in-arms in the Royal Marines.
old albanians
I like the ocassionals hockey. I think it is awesome. Very classy.
Queen Royal Lancer, please!
Queen Royal Lancer, definitely.
Old Albanians
Sign me up for the Cambridge Scotch School!
Old Albanians – apparently a popular choice.
While I do like the Old Albanians, I already have a very similar tie and need some more color variety in my wardrobe. So I’d pick the East Kent Regiment – nice colors and slightly wider stripes (personal preference) over the Queens Own Hussars (another good looking tie).
Cambridge Scotch School
Royal Highland Fusilier! what a beautiful tie!
Queen Royal Lancer, if you please.
I really love the Queen Royal Lancers tie. I am a stay at home dad, and i’d love to have that tie to look super spiffy and my dates with my wife.
Queen Royal Lancers
Gotta be Royal Dublin Fusiliers
all of there ties are terrible. they look like grandpa ties! i didn;t think manly meant dressing like you were 104
Queen Royal Lancers, for sure. These ties look great! Thanks for the contest!
The Queen Royal Lancers, without question. I like the yellow and red together in moderately broad stripes.
Ties are one of my favorite articles of clothing. As for my favorite, I’d have to go with the somerset light infantry
Definitely Ocassonals Hockey….the colors are classic and go with a variety of shirt and suit colors. Plus, who wouldn’t want to wear a tie with “hockey” in the name??
Queen Royal Lancers. I’d wear it to quidditch practice all the time.
Royal Highlander Fusilier for me.
I would really enjoy wearing one of these quality ties in the Queen Royal Lancers motif. I have a nice silk red oxford that would look great with this tie and when worn under my custom-fitted German suit, would convey a very manly expression of class and sophistication when meeting with clients.
Queens Own Hussars — it’s my school colors, so I won’t feel like a cad for wearing someone else’s stripes.
I really like the 3rd King’s Own Hussars, although so many of them are fantastic.
I have to say, the West and East Yorkshire is quite dapper.
Nice looking ties. My favorite is the Queens Own Hussars. I’ve worn out one already, and replaced it; probably with something inferior to M&S.
I’ll go with Indian Army Ordinance. It has my school’s colors and will go well with my preferred color palate.
Queen Royal Lancers is tie for me.
old albanians looks great.. but then all these ties do!
Sevenfold Printed Paisley Tie in Navy is my favorite
I like the Queen Royal Lancers tie myself.
Royal Highland Fusilier
This tie would definitely go with nearly all my shirts! Thanks for this post, and my mom is definitely telling me Paisley is coming back in style again; so I picked one up, after I saw Roy Williams (UNC bball coach) wear one….
Cambridge Scotch School!! Call me crazy but I think it takes true manliness to rock the pink tie.
Queen’s Own Hussars looks nice.
Nice article, by the way.
I can’t say I’d wear a tie belonging to a regiment I never served in. Seems poser-ish; not manly at all.
Old Albanians.
I would have to go with the Queen’s Own Hussars. Not only is it a classy design that will look great with a variety of shirts, but my personal hero, Winston Churchill, served in the Queen’s Own. You can’t go wrong with that.
I like the Old Albanians.
(Did anyone else think the Queen Royal Lancers reminded them of Harry Potter?)
Old Albanians is my favorite design, with East Kent Regiment a (very) close second. Both great looking ties.
Anothergreat giveaway, thanks!
Occasionals Hockey, as it matches a shirt I purchased recently perfectly
i love the east and west yorkshire. love browns and absolutely love regimentals. being handmade is a bit of a plus too… ok, a BIG plus. very nice tie and very nice blog entry.
oops… by east and west yorkshire, i actually meant… west and east hahaha
East Kent Regiment
Old Albanians looks incredibly manly.
The old Albanians is a smashing classic design. I absolutely love it.
the occasionals hockey weave is definitely the sharpest in my opinion.
an excellent tie article!
Royal Highland Fusilier
I would have to go with the Old Albanians…very classy.
I for one am rather partial to the Queen Royal Lancers.
Regimental Tie – Ocassionals Hockey I’ve been looking for a tie like this for ever. Looks just like the classic Houston Aeros color from back in the day.
I thank you in advance!! Indian Army Ordnance please.
Encouraging to see the tie being pushed… now if we can get men to wear jackets and complete the wardrobe!
Somerset Light Infantry, most definitely.
I really like “Diamond Neat Burgundy”
old albanians
Cambridge Scotch School will look great with a classic oxford blue
I have worn an ascot most times since 1976, so I must submit to the hall of shame and disgrace before all good, tie wearing men. As for pattern and material, I usually go with dark colors in a silk or velvet, red or blue contrasted with black usually though sometime a green and yellow, always with my club pin. When forced to wear a proper, masculine tie, I must confess to imitating my former monarch and tying a full Windsor. I tend toward a broader, if out of date tie, and I use the pattern of my friend Albert’s Scottish relatives Tartan. It’s a ghastly color, but we can always identify each other from across the room at social functions even if we have few drinks in us, no matter the lighting, so we stick with the purple and green plaid with orange cross hatching.
ocassionals hockey please
Royal Marines. Hooah!
Old Albanians
Old Albanians
Queen’s Own Hussars, got to love the gold and blue combo…
Got to go with the Old Albanians.
As a student of the history of the Canadian West and specifically the North West Mounted Police and any its offshoots, which includes Lord Strathcona’s Horse, I would have to claim the tie of the Strathcona’s allied regiment, the Queen’s Royal Lancers.
Gotta go with Queen Royal Lancers, though they all look good.
Cambridge Scotch School is sweet!
Royal Dublin Fusiliers. Classy and brave.
I love the “Old Albanians” tie. Just exquisite.
I’m partial to the Royal Dublin Fusiliers, the colors are bold and just a little bit different. Likin’ the old Albanian too though.
I personally think the “West and East Yorkshire” is a fantastic tie!
“Old Albanians” is the way to go.
Somerset Light Infantry!!!
I really like the Somerset Light Infantry.
Occaisonals Hockey
Old Albanians for me.
Cambridge Scotch School is the best so far. Modern yet timeless
I like the Old Albanians.
Royal Marines for me.
I like the Royal Highland Fusilier. I’m a veteran, but none of the designs remind me of my Army days. Probably because I wasn’t in the British Army. This tie remind of the scouts, of which I still serve. It’ll probably be nice to wear to committee meetings.
Royal Marines
I really love the Queens Own Hussars and the Old Albanians, but the Old Albanians edges out the other by a hair. I really like the Queen Royal Lancers too, but it seems very Harry Potter-esque.
Old Albanians
I would go with the Occasional Hokey. I love the way the stripes look classy and will frame my chubby face well
Cambridge Scotch School for me.
I would say Somerset Light Infantry, the Green/Blue contract incredibly well, would stand out to make a “bold” and “powerful” statement, without looking like they’re screaming for attention. They’re supposed to catch eyes a bit and complement you, alot of tie combos I see are more flashy to ’stun’…
Queen Royal Lancers would be my choice.
I absolutely dig your site. Always something interesting to read. Keep up the good work.
The tie has all but disappeared in much of the American business world, and that is a real shame. When I do see a tie on a man, it is often of questionable quality, poorly tied and printed with some silly motif designed by Walt Disney or Jerry Garcia.
I don’t need one of those novelty ties to prove that I have a witty personality.
I prefer an Old Albanians, please.
I’m all about the Somerset Light Infantry here.
Old Albanians – looks sharp.
Queen Royal Lancers all the way for me! I love that tie.
I am not used to ties, but yes Old Albanians look real good to start with.
Somerset Light Infantry for sure. Very classy and I’m a big fan of green.
I like the Indian Army Ordnance.
3rd Kings Own Hussars–Interesting mix of colors. Really pops.
Cambridge Scotch School
Old Albanian
East Kent Regiment for me, close to my University colors.
East Kent Regiment looks excellent.
First choice is the 3rd Kings Own Hussars. I also like the Indian Army Ordnance.
Great looking ties. The stripe is my favorite. I also enjoy the sporting ties. Always get compliments on mine. I even have one that is striped and sporting.
I really like the Queen Royal Lancers tie. Bold and simple.
Well with a name like mine of course I’m going to ask for the Royal Highland Fusilier’s tie if I win!
Argyle Sutherland, of course!
The Cambridge Scotch School, matches my wardrobe best.
The Occassionals Hockey. I’ll have you know that sleep was lost over this decision.
Old Albanians all the way!
Somerset Light Infantry for me. I am 20 years old and usually help all my older cousins (save for one younger) put on their neck ties when we go to formal events.
Royal Dublin Fusiliers! I’d be denying my heritage by choosing anything else!
I like the Royal Highland Fusilier design. Green goes well with my complexion, and it has a very simple, casual design that goes well with really any muted colors.
Great post by the way. However, I found your section on how to verify its quality slightly confusing. Perhaps elaborate on the exact procedure. For example “Hold the tie up by the narrow end” and let it drape down in front of you? What direction are you looking for twists? Along its edge (edge as in the edge of a coin), along its face making sure its not wavy (like an ’s’) or looking down it as you would a 2″x4″? The symmetrical description could be elaborated a little more as well. Other than that, cool!
Thanks
I chose an Argyle Sutherland; the colors match well with the only suit and pocket square combo I own. Being a college student, This would really augment my appearance.
I like the tie Old Albanians tie. This color scheme goes great with the type of dark colored suits I wear partnered with a crisp, white french cuffed shirt.
Royal Marines my good sir
All those patterns are nice. I’d pick the Occasionals Hockey if I won.
Somerset Light Infantry. Simple and Classic
Old Albanians for me – great colors, great stripes, classic look.
Occasionals Hockey!
Queens Own Hussars – Awesome stripes, not as radical as Queens Royal Lancers. Fits with my rugby nick name “Stripes”.
love the flash of pink in the Cambridge Scotch School.
Royal Marines Please
Indian Army Ordinance, It goes well with my choice of wardrobe and suit.
Ocassionals Hockey for me!
Old Abanians is quite classy. I love ties, so this article made me very happy!
I’d put the Queens Own Hussars in as my choice, although it’s a terribly hard choice.
Somerset Light Infantry. I was debating between Somerset Light Infantry and Royal Marines, but I think the Somerset Light Infantry would work better for me and my wardrobe.
“Queens Own Hussars” would be perfect for a GATECH student/alumni.
The Argyle Sutherland is my choice. I also liked the Queen Royal Lancers design, but feel that I am moving away from the flash at this point in my life, towards a more refined and understated style.
Although a few others are quite good looking as well, I believe Old Albanians is my favorite. Thanks!
Royal Highland Fusilier for me, thanks.
Queen Royal Lancers.
Great color combo, but maybe I’m just partial to the fraternity’s colors.
Crimson and Old Gold.
Old Abanians ftw. All of the ties are pretty darn classy though.
East Kent Regiment. Thanks.
I’m partial to the Somerset Light Infantry myself.
East Kent Regiment!
Love the colors of the Ocassionals Hockey tie. thank you sirs!
I’m not entering this competition.
My father wears a regimental tie, because he was a member of that regiment. Wearing a regimental tie without having served in that regiment is claiming false credentials, something I don’t consider either honourable or especially manly.
So bah humbug to me!
Argyle Sutherland, thanks…
Due to the lack of KOSB – Penguins for me
Great article! As usual
I shared the last one with some of my friends (the one about porn)…
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I would like to give this Old Albanian to my boyfriend
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it’s such a beautiful tie!!!
I really like the Royal Highland Fusilier. I would go great with a pair khakis and blue blazer. Besides, green and blue are my favorite colors.
My typical day includes a matched set of tops & bottoms; no they’re not stripped & provided by the state (ha!). The do come in a lovely shade of green. Wearing a tie for me is break from the norm that I do enjoy on those occasions’ I am away from work. The history of the stripped tie provided was enjoyable reading too.
My pick if chosen would have to be: old repton golf
Queen Royal Lancers.
Handmade Herringbone Solid Tie, solid black please. SKU 161
I like the Indian Army Ordnance tie. As for the styles of tie, I am a huge fan of the paisley ties!
I’m a big fan of Old Albanians.
I’m a big fan of the “Queen Royal Lancers.” Great post!
I like the Queens Own Hussars.
Nice post, it’s good to shed some light on the necktie. I always thought we wore it to cover up the unsightly line of buttons on the shirt.
As for my tie of choice… the Indian Army Ordnance.
East Kent
I think that 3rd Kings Own Hussars would be the best for me. You can’t argue a tie that has marched over England, Ireland, the Netherlands, Spain, Austria, Egypt, India,
Good post. Selecting classy ties that go well with your clothes is one of the many lost arts of manliness.
I would go with old albanians for me.
Royal Marines Please
The Queen’s Royal Lancers appeals to me from a power tie point of view. How are you going to beat the regimental motto: “Death or Glory Boys”?
I like a lot of them. But, Indian Army Ordnance would be my choice. (Partly for the name!)
This was a difficult choice because there are so many great ones to choose from:
Queen Royal Lancers.
The diagonal, duo-tone lines create a portrait of directness, professionalism and and approachability. Mountain and Sackett have produced a line of ties that any man would love to have hanging in his closet and from his shirt.
Old Albanians for me!
Royal Highland Fusilier for me – I wasn’t in that Regiment, but its colors are the same as mine. GARRYOWEN, SEVENTH FIRST!!
Sevenfold Printed Paisley.
Somerset Light Infantry is the one for me.
Hard to choose just one but I’ll go for the Baluchistan Infantry.
I like the Royal Highland Fusilier… plus every time I wear it, I will remember the brief time I spent in the hihglands….
Cambridge Scotch School. I wear a tie to work most days and having a truly classic, handmade tie would be a welcome addition to my collection. Plus, it matches the dress my fiance is wearing to our wedding rehearsal dinner…
Royal Highland Fusilier for me!
I would have to go with the Mogador in blue and pink.
Queen’s Own Hussars.
If I win it from your contest, or not, this tie will be worn by me soon enough!
Somerset Light Infamy
I like 3rd Kings Own Hussars – nice blue to complement my eyes
Somerset Light Infantry
Queen Royal Lancers
Call me crazy, but I love the look of those bold colors on a simple white shirt.
Ocassionals Hockey
I like Old Albanians… But Somerset Light Infantry was really close.
Argyle Sutherland.
Occasionals Hockey for me.
Royal Dublin Fusiliers for me. Thanks for turning us on to this website.
I really like the “3rd Kings Own Hussars.” First, I like blue a great deal but it’s a nice bright non-standard blue. Second, the the yellow and red give it a nice flair that makes the tie really stand out. Nicely done.
Have to go with either Cambridge Scotch School or East Kent Regiment. Impossible to choose only one.
Ocassionals Hockey is my choice. Really nice classy ties.
I prefer the Indian Army Ordinance tie.
I like the penguins regiment and look forward to winning one!
Great Article! Who knew the tie had such an important military history. The bold pattern and strong complementary color combination of the East Kent Regiment really speaks to me.
Queen Royal Lancers
I’m pulling for the Somerset Light Infantry.
Royal Highland Fusilier for me. Sounds like a tie you can spill a little Scotch on. Thanks.
I like the Old Albanians, but I think I like the Royal Marines just as much or more. Both are awesome, and classic manliness.
It has got to be the 3rd Kings Own Hussars tie for me. Love the bold colours!
“Old Albanians” designed tie is the one for me. It is the classic look that never goes out of style. It looks so well made that I plan to pass it on to my son, if I am fortunate enough to win.
I would go with the Ocassionals Hockey. It matches the majority of the dress shirts I own.
Queen Royal Lancers
Queens Own Hussars is a statement tie – impeccable style and construction are a given, and the bold colors of this particular tie are a strong match to the materials. Plus, the colors are those of my alma mater fair. This one is a wardrobe-completer. Thanks for the opportunity!
Old Albanians is my choice. That’s a sharp looking tie!!
Royal Dublin Fusiliers! What a classy mix of colors, plus the already classy look of a good regimental tie.
Royal Dublin Fusiliers for me please.
Somerset Light Infantry
I’d be interested to know some of the history behind some of these prints. In England, I know that a lot of patterns have meaning. For instance, each college in Oxford University has it’s own individual print and you can pick out which school a man attended simply by this piece of attire.
I really like the east kent regiment tie.
East Kent Regiment
Old Albanians is my choice.
East Kent Regiment is where it’s at!
Royal Marines for me! I have quite a collection of ties, but nothing like this! I didn’t even realize hand made ties still existed! Very nice! Thanks for all the great info AoM! Tim
Queen Royal Lancers is a sharp, classy tie that grabs attention without being ostentatious. Love it.
I’m all about the 3rd Kings Own Hussars tie. You can never go wrong with the primary colors. Red, blue, yellow; these are the colors of creation. Nine times out of ten, when painting, I only use these colors; I don’t even mix them to make the secondary colors because they just look so good together. There is an aesthetic quality to the primary colors; there is an aesthetic quality to this tie.
Somerset Light Infantry! The only tie for me!
The best tie I ever had was a city of london tie. It was expensive for me ($30), but I still get complemented on it 7 years down the road. A good, “power tie” doesn’t go out of style.
Scottish Light Infantry
The Baluchistan Infrantry appeals to my Hungarian lineage.
I like Old Albanians the best. : )
I would go with the Somerset Light Infantry.
Queen Royal Lancers for me, if I get lucky enough : )
I wear a tie at almost all times. Being an eighteen year old student, this gets me a few odd stares, but I can’t imagine wearing a suit without a proper tie.
I have a tie-rack by my bed, holding my collection.
Achieving a picture-perfect tie-knot is one of the most satisfying parts of my morning-routine. I just need to purchase some better-fitting shirts to get the full benefit (most of my shirts do not fit tightly enough at the collar, which is unfortunate).
Ocassionals Hockey for me!!
My choice would be for Occasionals Hockey.
All are good choices though.
Great article – the East Kent pattern is my first choice.
Old Albanians are classy!
I’m really digging the 3rd Kings Own Hussars
East Kent Regiment. Simple and very classy
Somerset Light Infantry
Indian Army Ordinance. Sharp.
Great article! I love ties, and have a pretty decent collection, but I don’t have anything near as unique as these. It’s also nice to learn some of the history behind what has to be the manliest article of accessory clothing.
Cambridge Scotch School is my pattern of choice. A nice blend of classic and modern colors – altogether a beautiful tie. Runner ups include, of course, Old Albanians, a classic look for anyone, and West & East Yorkshire, which has a nice modern, conservative look to it.
Old Abanians
Queen Royal Lancers for me. One can never have enough ties.
Queen Royal Lancers…
Somerset light infantry here. What a classy tie.
Sumerset Light Infantry
3rd Kings Own Hussars for me… I love regimental stiped ties and this tie had a beautiful color that can punch up and add a bit of flair to a dark suit without looking cheesy. Besides, its color is quite unique so I’d probably be the only one wearing a color like that which is a plus!!!
My son, east kent regiment is what you want for real class
I like the Royal Highland Fusilier partly because I’m Scotch-Irish but also because it reminded me of my first “real” tie after a couple of years of wearing sock ties and cheap silk stuff.
Indian Army Ordnance for that colonial feel!
I’m partial to the ‘Queens Own Hussars’ colors.
The Old Albanians looks great and it would add depth to my meager collection.
Add mine to the pile: World’’s Only 100% Handmade Regimental Tie (Ocassionals Hockey – Regular (57 inch)).
I have no doubt I will use the 20% off, thanks for the recommendation.
I have to go with Cambridge Scotch School
Blue and Pink Regiment! Excellent colors and a wonderful design
I’d have to go with the 3rd Kings Own Hussars. I love the necktie. I’m trying to bring it back to my office.
Baluchistan Infantry. A perfect summer time to go with a tan suit.
I already have a number of good U.S. rep ties. This would be a very nice addition.
I like the Queens Own Hussars best
Old Albanians!!!
Old Albanians would go well with my navy suit, so I’ll take that one.
It’s the Queens Royal Lancers for me! Simple, bright, perfect.
Queens own Hussars! Awesome tie!
It’s the Royal Highland Fusilier for me…MG
I love the occasions hockey…it would go perfect with what I already have…Thanks for a great giveaway!
Royal Marines for me-good colors, proud history, get the mission done!
Royal Marines for me, it, at least to my eye, has a sense of strength. The red on blue stands out, but isn’t overbearing. It would make a very nice addition to any tie collection.
I really liked the “Old Albanians” with the “Somerset Light Infantry” as a close runner up.
Royal Highland Fusilier, as I am a bagpiper, and the Fusiliers are a tough regiment who wear KILTS! (Ye canna git mor manly than a kilt, ye ken?)
I’m glad to know there is more to a tie than a noose, because it did seem a little silly. I enjoyed this post a lot and thought I would say so.
All of the Regimental Ties are nice, though were I to win I would prefer the Somerset Light Infantry.
I had the opportunity one time to whore in with the Royal Marines when they were on tour in the States, and the colors match my wardrobe too! Great article, keep up the good work.
Somerset Light Infantry
Royal Marines looks sharp!
Old Albanians. As classy as it gets.
Wow, look at this contest! Awesome rallying from the AoM faithful.
This is going to sound so silly but I’m crazy about plain black or red knit wool ties. Have loved them ever since I was a kid admiring the Beatles and James Bond and other 60s styles.
East Kent Regiment
Tough choice between Old Albanians and East Kent. I think in the end I’d go with the East Kent Regiment.
Really, I’d like to buy them all.
I have to go with the “Old Albanians”. Classic!
Somerset Light Infantry would be a great start in my son’s “new” wardrobe. They all look great.
The Magador!
Cambridge Scotch School for me! Darn well classy and sharp!
Queens Royal Lancers. Have to go with my fraternity’s colors
Cambridge Scotch School
Indian Army Ordinance
Royal Marines (Occasionals Hockey was a close second)
The Old Albanians tie looks amazing, I’d love one of those.
I’m going to have to go with the Queen’s Royal Lancers. Considering the depth of my wardrobe, I’ve got a jacket which will work well with that, but my interest is actually historical.
Unfortunately, the Royal Fusiliers’ (City of London Regiment) colors weren’t specifically available, but the colors of the Queen’s Royal Lancers are similar. (Get to the point, Dave.) The reason I’m interested in those colors is because the Royal Fusiliers was the regiment from which the Jewish Brigade was created in WWI. The Jewish Brigade is the antecedent to the Jewish Brigade (which supported the Allies in WWII) and the modern Israeli Defense Forces.
So, it’s not just a matter of looking like I’m wearing Gryffindor house colors (something my daughters would appreciate), or that the colors are really cool, but in this case it’s a matter of heritage.
As a student who owns only one suit as well, I would choose the Somerset Light Infantry.
I’m partial to Cambridge Scotch School.
As always, love the site!
Definitely the Queen Royal Lancer – gold and red stripe
Old Abanians for me too. That’s a classy tie!
The Queen Royal Lancers tie is for me.
I would have to choose the Queen Royal Lancers. USC Trojan for life! Cardnal & Gold!
These are dead sexy ties by the way.
I would choose the Cambridge Scotch School. I don’t a single thing that is pink but often incorporate many of the other colors on the other ties into my formal wear. This would be an opportunity to step out a bit. Classy looking too.
Old Albanians, For the Win. Gorgeous, classic look.
Queen Royal Lancers all the way, a stunning piece that speaks for it self.
Queen Royal Lancers would look great on me!
Queen Royal Lancers for me !
And what a great site !
Please, keep going with that quality and intelligence !
Somerset Light Infantry appeals most to me.
Love the newsletter as well
Old Albanians= Fantastic.
Old Albanians looked great to me.
jr
Royal Marines for me
Somerset Light Infantry for me…. classy!
It’s the Old Albanian for me!!
I would like to wear the Cambridge Scotch School
Old Albanians looks to be the only one I could pull off…bad pun intended
I have to say the Old Albanian would be my first choice, but I definitely like the Queens Own Hussars and the Cambridge Scotch School as well. All very well done and interesting!
Old Abanians.
It’s a shame you don’t offer these in long sizes.
I dig the bold colors of “Queens Royal Lancers” and all the manliness that goes along with carrying a giant lance, on a horse or otherwise. This is most certainly my pick.
Queen Royal Lancers becuase it is also the Regimental Tie of my Alma Mater Norwich University, The Millitary College of Vermont.
Royal Highland Fusiliers, gosh and begorrah!!!
I believe I would like the Royal Marines. I like the subdued colors that mix in well, while still maintaining that distinctive Stripe!
Old Albanians.
There is nothing like having a good tie to go with your other business attire. It is one of the few things men can use to tastefully add color and interest to what they are wearing.
Wow… there are SO MANY people on this list. Excellent post, by the way, Brett. The amount of history you referenced was impressive.
And my choice would definitely have to be the Queen Royal Lancers.
Royal Highland Fusilier
- GREEN is associated with both “money” and “Yes” in western culture
- BLUE is associated with loyalty, security, and stability, which is very manly.
- the Gold strip in the middle reminds me of royalty, higher power, and eternity.
I picked this design because it gives off statements of above to people I work with.
Cambridge Scotch School
I’m all about the Cambridge Scotch School…need to get some more pink in the wardrobe.
Occasionals Hockey, Please
I really liked the Occassionals Hockey Tie.
I already have an Old Albanians-like tie, and I wear a lot of navy blues with khakis, therefore, this tie is a more versatile choice with my selection of shirts and sweaters.
Thanks!
John Chris
Somerset Light Infantry as well, def like that simple look
Old Albanians!
Cambridge Scotch School for me. I do like the Ocassionals Hockey and the Old Albanians too, but the Cambridge Scotch really stands out from the lot.
I’m partial to the Royal Marines. A little red goes a long way, and blue goes with many things.
There are a number of designs there that appeal to me, but I will go with the Somerset Light Infantry. At this point, I need to be re-stocking some of the more basic designs.
I’ll take the Old Albanians tie. Thanks.
Indian Army Ordnance for me, I love the colors really give you a classy refined look with a nice tailored shirt.
Old Albanians.
Regards and thank you,
William
Balchristian Infantry
Just to be in the minority.
Queen Royal Lancers is wonderful… and in Florida State University colors to boot!
I would love one to celebrate both style and my Alma Mater!
CHEERS~
The Old Albanians is a most striking specimen..
I like the Occasionals Hockey one, i like the dark blue with the silver and blue going down
I’m a big blue fan for ties and dress shirts
The Queens Own Hussars is a great pattern and it has great colors.
One of the best in this selection of fine ties
Cambridge Scotch School, for its bold stripes, its “don’t tell me pink isn’t manly” color scheme, and the fact that it’s got a wonderful libation right in its name. (Single-malt, please!)
East Kent Regiment. By the way, offering these patterns as bow ties would be awesome.
Royal Dublin Fusiliers is my favorite from the regimentals.
Queen Royal Lancers looks quite sharp!
West and East Yorkshire for sure!
Wow, hard to choose just one, nut the Cambridge Scotch School speaks to me more than some of the others. It the most unlike any of the usual ties Ive seen.
3rd Kings Own Hussars, for serious.
I like the third Kings own hussars tie, very interesting and different.
Well I’d have to say the West and East Yorkshire Tie would suit my collegiate look quite nicely. Its a little out of the ordinary as well giving it a distinct style.
I’d have to say Royal Marines would be best.
Somerset Light Infantry
Hey! Don’t hate on the Tabasco Tie, I really like mine! Anyways, The Cambridge Scotch School looks very cool.
Queen Royal Lancers all the way.
Thanks for the great article. I never thought much about ties, but I’ve never seen ones that look this great. Thanks also for the info on a great site to stock up on REAL ties.
I agree, the tie is far too often overlooked and a gentleman should know his ties.
Personally, I like the Royal Highland Fusilier pattern. It is simple, distinguished, and the color pattern communicates a quiet confidence. It’s a tie that you could find in your grandfather or father’s closet and wear proudly, because it appears fashionable, yet with history. Thanks for the opportunity and the well written article!
I’ll make that Ocassionals Hockey look good…. errr wait – it’s the other way around
Great article! Somerset Light Infantry for me.
Old Albanians
Smashing ties. Tough decision–but at last it comes down to the Royal Dublin Fusiliers.
I like the looks of the Handmade Wool Striped Tie
East Kent Regiment. It is blue and gold, my fraternity’s colors, as in the song:
“The blue of her eyes and the gold of her hair are a blend of the Western sky,
The moonlight beams on the girl of my dreams, she’s the sweetheart of Sigma Chi.
Royal Highland Fusiliers for me.
I have Irish in my heritage so I’ll go with the Royal Dublin Fusiliers.
Thank you for a good blog that has brains and heart to it.
East Kent Regiment
Thats one sharp tie!
Occassionals Hockey
Thanks for the advice!
Indian Army Ordanance. Great advice for tie selection.
I’m going with the Old Albanians… I really like the classic look to it.
Paisley Rules!!!! The Sevenfold Printed Paisley Tie is very handsome. Either the Navy or Crimson. Why this wonderful print ever went “out of style” is beyond me.
East Kent Regiment all the way.
Somerset Light Infantry for me.
Old Albanians for me
Thanks,
Old Albanians
Cambridge Scotch School would be lovely thank you
If I had to pick one, based on versatility, I would have to pick the Royal Highland Fusiler. I think that the colors can go well with the shirt/suit combinations that I favor.
Cambridge Scotch School is my choice, what can I say a real man can wear pink.
3rd Kings Own Hussars. Now that’s a good looking tie.
I’d have to go with the Queen Royal Lancers. Very bold.
I’m a fan of the Royal Highland Fusilier, myself.
East Kent Regiment. Nice bold stripes!
Queen Royal Lancers is my favorite. Reminds me of Harry Potter for some reason though?
Queens Own Hassars, Hazzar!
If I don’t get drawn, I’m going to grab me a West & East Yorkshire
I have a Scottish ancestry and the Somerset Light Infantry is closest to my tartan as well a good looking…I like it
Royal Marines. I like the multiple widths of the stripes. The Old Albanians is also a great, classy tie.
Queen Royal Lancers for me. Too bad there is no Princess Pat’s!
Somerset Light Infantry
Indian Army Ordnance.
Definitely – West End & Yorkshire
Old Albanians!
I really would be completely thrilled with either “Occasionals HOckey” or with “Somerset Light Infantry.” They are both amazing!
I am going to go with Old Albanians. Though I really like Occasionals Hockey, I think Old Albanians is a bit classier.
Old Albanians
I much prefer the old Albanians it just seems to me as such a regal looking tie as if you have to be a man of great worth to wear it. Also the East Kent regime is nice but I’m not sure if I could pull it off or if it isn’t similar to something that I already have. Either way those are some very nice ties but for a university student their way too expensive…..A Guy can dream? oh well there’s always Wal mart.
Queen’s Royal Lancers! Nothing subtle about it.
regimental light blue with red and yellow stripes
Queen Royal Lancers
3rd The King’s Own Hussars has a history of the nobility and duty of service that rings true in the male genes.
Queen Royal lancers is my favourite.
Thanks for the great articles!
I like the East Kent Regiment
Don’t know if the contest is over, but I’m gonna go with the Cambridge Scotch School. It’s hard to find a good pink tie. This one is awesome!
Queen Royal Lancers
Baluchistan Infantry for me.
Definitely old Albanians… these ties look great
Old Albanians. Definitely the classiest.
Somerset Light Infantry here.
Old Albanians is my favorite too. Although I would be more than happy with any of the Regimental ties listed.
Old Albanian is the one. Though I’d prefer something with the blues and greens, none of them looked as good as the Old Albanians.
Cambridge Scotch School.
3rd Kings Own Hussars for me…I like a tie that stands on its own.
I’d have to go with the Royal Highland Fusilier, now that’s a good looking tie.
Baluchistan Infantry is my cup ‘o tea!
Royal Dublin Fusiliers, definitely. Though the Baluchistan Infantry looks great, too.
Old Abanians for me.
Occasionals Hockey – good article
Definitely Argyle Sutherland
thanks for the opportunity – I find the Queen Royal Lancers a rather bold option.
Queen Royal Lancers – very strong tie and would look great on a white shirt.
Old Albanians
Thanks…the Queens Own Hussars is similar to my favorite bow tie.
I’d choose the Old Albanians, nice dark colors that are still eye-catching.
I am a medical student and wear ties very frequently. This has led to an abnormal degree of “tie pondering” during the slower aspects of my education. I have long puzzled at the homogenous (R) -> (L) orientation of tie stripes and wondered where the rhyme and reason were hiding. I have also held several conversations with my classmates who were equally bemused and mystified. How amazing to discover a manly article which divulged the secrets of The Great Tie Stripe Mystery.
I have quickly become attached to the 3rd King’s Own Hussars pattern, and would wear it with immense pride if I win. Either way, I will continue wander tie-clad, and now more knowledgeable. Rest assured, I will be adding Regimental Ties to my Christmas wish list.
Cambridge Scotch School.
The Cambridge Scotch School is the winner, followed closely by the Queen Royal Lancers. Both would help round out my growing necktie collection.
_Adam
Queens Royal Lancers for me, should my number come up.
A Sommerset light infantry would be delightful, if you could!
Bulichistan Infantry or Queen Royal Lancers
Ah, Queens Royal Lancers for me. I love the interplay of those colors; they seem very majestic and also happen to match my school colors! I hope to win and I wish everyone else luck as well.
A shame there wasn’t any advice on tie selection appropriate to the knot you are particular too. Different fabrics, patterns widths and weaves lend themselves to Windsor, 1/2 Windsor or 4 in hand. Anyone read “The 85 ways to to tie a tie” by Thomas Fink?
Royal Highland Fusilier
Because I’m Scots-Irish (Wallace, Black, Nivens) by heritage, and I’m told that both blue and green look good on me. And I need a good tie.
3rd Kings Own Hussars
Old Albanian!
Got to be the West & East Yorkshire…it’s where I grew up, bah gum
Old Albanians would be my first choice.
Love the Handmade 100% Cashmere Plaid Tie (Box Brown)!
Oh, my. 3rd Kings Own Hussars, please! My husband looks amazing in bright colors.
East Kent Regiment.
Great article, I really enjoy all articles. I really like the Queen Royal Lancers. I hope to win one.
I’d definitively go with the Queens Own Hussars.
Thanks for a great post. How about a post about knots used for ties?
I like the Queen Royal Lancers.
Old Albanians seems to be a popular choice– and for good reason!
I love the West & East Yorkshire.
Old Albanians for me too!
Ocassionals Hockey!
west & east yorkshire thank you
Queen Royal Lancers. Although that’s assuming the yellow is a true yellow and not a gold. If it’s not a true yellow then Old Albanians. Heck, I’d buy one of each if I had the cash.
Man, I really like the look of the Queen’s Royal Lancers pattern. Red and gold just work well together. But all those ties are awesome looking, and I’d be happy with any of them.
Hi,
This great post. It was a big help, i learn more from it. Thanks for the idea share. I’ll come back often.
Thanks,
Wear Jack
The Occasionals Hockey are the perfect ones for me. It goes well with my suits and the wife likes it too.
Cambridge Scotch School. I like the baby blue, but not overbearing like in Third Kings Own Hussars.
Old Albanians is hard to pass up. It has strong colors and really looks classy. There’s nothing like a great necktie.
Occasionals Hockey
I like 3rd Kings Own Hussars
Old Albanians 57″ regimental striped tie
That is a gorgeous tie…
Though I really like the paisley too…makes me look virile!
I’m all about the Somerset Light Infantry Tie.
Somerset Light Infantry, hands down. Though Old Albanians is a close second. Very classy.
East Kent Regiment definitely! Thanks for another great contest…and a link to another great website
I don’t have any green ties, but I’m really digging the Somerset Light Infantry.
Absolute no doubter as I ran through the options…East and West Yorkshire for me. I am from West Yorks although am now exiled in the frozen wastelands of Canada! The regimental tie would be a wonderful link back to the smoky cricket clubs of my home!
Old Albanians are a really classy look. That’s my choice.
Queen’s Own Hussars
Old Albanians. It is a classic colour combination.
Queens Own Hussars would be the ticket for me. By the way, it’s good to see the picture of ties being stored properly, rolled up (and in individual cubbies, no less). A salesman at Thomas Pink in London instructed me to always roll up a tie for storage and never to use a tie rack (through which ties will stretch out of shape over time).
The paragraph on selecting shape and size of a tie needs to be corrected. The width of a tie must correspond with the width of the lapels on the jacket you’re wearing.
Although I doubt anyone will read this since this comment will be lost in the storm of men hungry for free ties.
I am fond of the Cambridge Scotch School design.
Thank you – KC
Royal Marines for me should I win. Very Sharp!
Old Albanians
Thanks for the giveaway!
Somerset Light Infantry would be great!
Queen’s Royal Lancers
And about the atrocious looking ties – I was in the clothing department of a big box store a while ago and looked through their ties. They were all are those “look at me! I’m so clever that I bought this hideous tie!” ties. Not a single good looking tie in sight.
I like the Royal Dublin Fusiliers, the colours go really well together
I am partial to the Royal Highland Fusilier.
Somerset Light Infantry sounds good to me!
The Old Repton Golf really is a fine tie.
I would love a “Penguins” tie.
Indian Army Ordnance looks great…I’ll have one of those thanks!
Royal Dublin Fusiliers would be wonderful. Thanks!
Occasionals Hockey for me!!!
Great website, loaded with very good articles!
Queen Royal Lancers for my selection!
My choice – Royal Dublin Fusiliers. The question is – can an American wear this in Britain without insulting the Empire?
Queen Royal Lancers. It’s bold and glorious.
Cambridge Scotch School; the pink really pops against the navy.
Cambridge Scotch School – I have to agree with Dan (above) that the pink really pops against the blue!
Your site is tremendous, I find myself reading almost all entries as they appear in my RSS feeder. I grew up wearing ties, but had to leave them for the most part while in the service (a black ties against a white or mint shirt is a tie by definition, but not much more than that…). I find now I take every opportunity to wear them, even on dress-down days.
Even if I won a drawing that was for a random selection, I would have nothing to gripe about, they are all excellent selections.
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Queen Royal Lancers for Me. Love the combo of red and gold. I love knowing my ties are well made. It’s like lingerie for women. I know the quality I’m wearing, even if now one else does.
Somerset Light Infantry for me. My friend’s ancester fought in the Siege of Jalalabad. By the way, great article!
Got to be the Baluchistan Infantry. Something snazzy about it
I like the Old Albanians.
Thanks for the great info!
Queen Royal Lancers all the way!
Somerset Light Infantry is a beautiful tie, and it really is “regimental.”
Somerset Light Infantry. Green and blue is such a wonderful striped tie combination.
Ocassionals Hockey would be my choice.
Queen Royal Lancers. It’s a really sharp looking tie! All of these ties are awesome.
Occasionals Hockey
Occasionals Hockey. Solid and Strong
The Argyle Sutherland is classy, yet could be casual, it’s a versatile look.
My personal favorite, Old Albanians
Argyle Sutherland is WHERE IT’S AT!
Queen Royal Lancers exudes so much class it isn’t even funny.
Queen Royal Lancers for me although all of those are fantastic!
Queen Royal Lancers, please!
Somerset Light Infantry all the way.
Royal Marines–please!
I, too, like the Royal Marines tie best.
It’s hard to choose, but I think I like the Royal Marines best.
Queens Own Hussars for me.
“A well-tied tie is the first serious step in life.” — Oscar Wilde
In his book, “Clothes and the Man: The Principles of Fine Men’s Dress”, Alan Flusser goes into the gritty details of what to look for in a (well-made) tie: http://www.throughtherye.com/flusser/ch4.htm
Old Albanians, please
Queens Own Hussars–
A simple and handsome combination.
Ocassionals Hockey – elegant and refined, yet unstuffy.
Cambridge Scotch School.
Argyle and Sutherland. The thin red line has never failed us….
Glenplaid. Blue. Solid color but a subtle difference in pattern from everyone else.
occasional’s hockey is just incredible and awesome
Cambridge Scotch School if I may
Ocassionals Hockey
I’d have to say West & East Yorkshire for me.
either the sporting tie, or the old albanian. they are both classy ties. i like the sporting tie because i am in college and im a fraternity, so they are in style and go with alot of other clothing options such as polo and southern proper. the old albanian is just a clasic and very classy tie. i am only 19 so the two mountain and sackett ties i have are very well cared for.
I like the Albanians, but will settle for Royal Marines.
I work in the construction industry and it is amazing the reation in the job trailer if you have a tie on. It works wonders.
Somerset Light Infantry – ftw!
Somerset Light Infantry!
I really like the Royal Marine stripe as it is the closest to a Navy motif that you have and it is a classic
Queen’s Own Hussars — super classy for a formal event
Sommerset Light Infantry. love the website!
Ocassionals Hockey
very nice & interesting. good luck
All of the stripes are swell and conservative with a little touch of “dash” ! But I like the Somerset Light Infantry please…..
The Regimental Striped Ties – Old Albanians looks amazing! Thank you for the entry… here’s keeping my fingers crossed! =)
Regimental – Old Repton Golf. Fore!
Queen’s Royal Lancers!
Queen Royal Lancers.is what I see myself wearing.
Old Albanians is a good choice but to me it has a bit of a vintage feel to it.
Queen Royal Lancers. Very stylish.
I quite like the “Royal Marines” tie — and what a great website they’ve got! I’m going to be browsing around there a bit, I think. I also like this website: stumbled into it by accident. I think I’ll make it a regular place to visit.
Its a tie! Between The Old Albanians which speaks manliness (Navy, Maroon, and a touch of Yellow) and The Queen’s Royal Lancers, which yells Bold Courage. Gotta love them both.
Argyle Sutherland
What are your opinions on matching tie and handkerchief? I think it looks quite nice, especially if it’s good quality and matches the rest of you outfit, but I’ve heard some people say it looks like you bought a boxed set.
Just in case, Old Albanians would be nice.
Cambridge Scotch School. Thanks.
East Kent Regiment which is just an incredible looking tie. Thanks!
Somerset light infantry
Old Albanians is the best!
The 3rd Kings Own Hussars is my favourite. Blue red and yellow are all basic colours and they go quite well together in this arrangement.
Great Site (both) I found your site after our local paper ran an article.
I would have to select the Ocassionals Hockey, it seems to be more versitle for me.
Handmade Printed Paisley Ties are very manly!
3rd Kings Own Hussars, classic, yet not.
I like the Royal Marines
I’ll go with Cambridge Scotch School.
Old Albanians for me
Just so you know, it’s probably best you don’t wear these ties in the UK unless you have served in the regiment. Things could get rather awkward.
Occasionals Hockey goes best with where I work. It’s a good color combo for me.
Old Albanians!
Cashmere Herringbone please…
Ocassionals Hockey for me. Good luck all.
Queen Royal Lancers, for sure. Garnet and Gold hold a special place in my heart.
Just curious.. has this contest ended yet?
All of those ties are great! Each hads its time and place. While some are immediate wardrobe staples. I feel their is a need to step out of the box from time to time and go with something a little more original that is why i have chosen “West & East Yorkshire”
Thanks for a great post guys. it really helps a wardrobe consultant like myself and my friends at work with our daily habits.
West & East Yorkshire for me please
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