WHAT IS THE RIGHT NECKTIE WIDTH FOR 2021? (2024)

FAQs

What width tie is in style 2022? ›

So what tie width is currently in style? Here's the simple answer: Any width between 2.25” and 3.25”. This is the safe zone. Any wider or narrower and you're at risk of looking like you're living in the past (or the future?).

3.25 Inches: This is the typical width of a standard tie today. It's a contemporary width that has become the norm in the last few years. (Standard ties were a bit wider before then.)

3.25–3.5-inch tie

A tie wider than 3 inches is a wide tie. We're not saying it's a bad thing, just make sure you don't look dated or goofy. Craig Ryan recommends wider ties for bigger guys or guys with broad shoulders.

Skinny ties are usually those with a width of no more than 2.5 inches (6.25 cm) whereas a tie classed as slim would be no more than 3 inches (7.5 cm). Although you will see skinny ties being worn at some formal events, they are best suited for more casual occasions.

The perfect suit

Hope says the best way to pick a tie is to match the thickness of your tie to the widest part of your lapel. Your lapel is folded collar part of your suit jacket. "Never wear a skinny tie with a wide lapel suit jacket, or a thick tie with a jacket that has thin lapels," Hope says.

Wider ties are making a serious comeback in 2021

It has actually been a growing trend for a couple years already, but I am thinking, if the trend that seemed to be consolidating during 2021 continues, then wider ties will be the go-to choice for most style-oriented men that love wearing ties.

The Full-Windsor knot, sometimes called the Double-Windsor, is the most formal knot of the three. This is the fullest, widest knot, and so goes best with wider and longer neckties. Its fullness gives it the most formal look and so is appropriate with formal, wide spread dress shirts.

Whether it's wearing neckties at work or to formal events – the fact remains that women love neckties in 2022. Why? It's all about power and status, gents. A necktie gives you a professional-looking edge that stacks you up above the average jeans and shirt-wearing man.

Classic 9 cm – 3.54 inch

Most of the time, tie shops nowadays carry the standard size of ties which measures around 9 cm or 3.5 inches width. This is considered a fail-proof, go-to width for any occasion, whether it is for a job interview, business meeting, or a formal event.

Today, tie pins are back in style (though certainly not required as part of a formal jacket-shirt-and-tie ensemble) and can be worn on casual occasions or when there's a more formal dress code.

How many inches wide is a skinny tie? ›

2.5 inch is the classic skinny tie. It's a favorite of GQ and looks best with slim suits or trim lapels.

Skinny ties look best on tall and thin men. Stocky, short, and overweight men should stay away from narrow ties as they will add even more pounds to the frame. Keep the patterns and colors simple and modern.

At it's widest point, your tie should be about the same as your lapel, which is 2 ½ inches for your average suit. Give or take a half inch of wiggle room, that means a one inch lapel does not work with a 3-inch tie. Larger guys can wear slim lapels, as long as the suit fits well, Cristodero says.

“Skinny ties are becoming very popular again as the trend of a more tailored suit is on the rise,” says Patrick. “They elevate any look to make you appear more slender, tall, and polished,” he adds.

3. Simple (or Oriental) Knot. The Simple knot is the great classic of knots for the tie, it is very easy to make and for this, it is also the most used. Suitable for virtually all ties and all shirt collars, it is perfect for men of medium or very high height.

A kipper tie is a type of necktie primarily fashionable in Britain in the mid-1960s to late 1970s. The primary characteristics of the kipper tie are its extreme breadth (normally 4.5–5 inches (11–13 cm)) and often garish colours and patterns.

For most people, $20-$30 is a good range to get a quality necktie.

A plain navy tie is extremely versatile, going with almost all colours and patterns of shirts and jackets. Grenadine is the most versatile tie material in terms of formality, going with all but the smartest suits and all but the most casual knitwear.

As for the tie or bow tie, we recommend plain colors in silk. If possible, tie and clutch bag should not be of the same shade chosen by the groom. If the groom wears the boutonniere, also called a boutonniere, you will have to do the same.

What tie length is in style? ›

Go with the general consensus of the proper tie length: It should hit at or just above your trouser waistband—and the pointed edge should hang no further than the middle of your belt buckle. The added bonus to this length? You can easily tuck it into your shirt if you're having soup.

Style took a step back in time, 90s fashion made a return in 2022. Baggy jeans, oversized clothing, and flannel became staples once again in many people's closets. Charcuterie boards are here to stay but make room for trendy butter boards, which is exactly as it sounds.