The Tie Tuck | Gentleman | The Weekend Edition (2024)

FAQs

Why does no one wear ties anymore? ›

Tie as a victim to the always-changing fashion trends

As those keep changing, they are slowly putting neckties to rest and replacing them with the ever-more-popular open-collared shirt look. This look is being driven predominantly by TV and cinema screens and looser dress code for employees at work.

With a thinner tie, go with a Half Windsor or Full Windsor (or at least a double knot) for a wide spread or cutaway collar. Four-in-hands and Half Windsors are preferred ties for pinned collars. Few, if any, use a Full Windsor for them.

The Windsor knot, characterized by its distinct symmetrical and triangular silhouette, is a quintessential choice for formal occasions. Excelling in complementing wide-spread collar shirts, it harmonizes seamlessly with classic neckties, enhancing their appeal.

From guts to dress shirts, the general idea is to be as neat as possible. But one thing should never be tucked in: the tie. If you're tie is tucked in to your trousers, untuck it immediately. Right now, you're telling people your tie is too long, and they're noticing.

Today, skinny ties remain cool, especially for younger and taller guys who dig that retro vibe. These ties are all about keeping it simple and chic, giving you a sharp, modern look. If you like staying on trend or have a slim build, skinny ties are a great choice. They usually measure between 2.5 to 3.0 inches wide.

Despite being a symbol of smartness and professionalism, neckties may not be so good for your health. They cantransmit bacteria from medic to patient more so than a shirt sleeve,and too-tight tieshavealso been found to increase pressure in the eye, possibly leading to an increased risk of glaucoma.

Cutaway collar

It suits men with slim or long faces, or anyone who appreciates a modern twist to traditional attire. Team the cutaway collar with a full or half Windsor tie knot, among the easiest tie knots to master. This collar can also be worn without a tie.

A cutaway collar is a return to your smarter shirting. With wider points than a spread collar, it's a modern twist on the traditional, and can — again, unlike the spread collar — be worn without a tie. It's a design with less depth than some other options, and suits men with slim or long faces.

James Bond uses the asymmetrical four-in-hand knot to knot his ties more than any other method, and throughout the series he wears it both facing left and facing right. James Bond usually ties his knots with the right-hand method, and Sean Connery, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton and Daniel Craig all prefer this method.

The Four-In-Hand Knot

In fact, it's one of the three tie knots mandated by the U.S. Armed Forces, with all serving members required to use it for their service uniforms. It's somber enough for a funeral, but practical enough for a business meeting.

When not to wear a tie? ›

As long as you aren't attending a black tie event or a similar highly formal event, you can generally wear a suit without a tie. In fact, many guys prefer to wear their suit without a tie because it's more comfortable. If you're attending a beach wedding, for instance, a necktie might make you hot and uncomfortable.

A solid fabric in a low-key color is key to being able to wear a suit more than once a week. In fact, with the right mixing, we estimate you can wear the same suit at least three times a week.

If you didn't have a jacket on over your tie, it would be flopping all over the place. and it could get in the way of something important. So soldiers were expected to tuck their ties. into their shirt to keep them out of the way.

The tie as a de facto part of everyday dressing, like underwear, is probably a thing of the past. It has been quietly losing ground for years, between the advent of casual Fridays, the general blurring of lines between our personal and professional lives and the working-from-home days of the pandemic.

Although it was common as everyday wear as late as 1966, over the years 1967–69, the necktie fell out of fashion almost everywhere, except where required.

Just not for the office. As ties disappear from formal occasions, they're making a comeback in casual dressing. The Trend is a regular column in Fin Magazine.

So it may come as a surprise to learn that the tie is making a fashion comeback in 2024. This is according to a recent write-up by Imran Amed, founder, CEO and editor-in-chief of The Business of Fashion.