Neckties have been a part of men’s attire in different form for ages. Even the ancient Egyptians have been known to sport a rectangular piece of cloth. However, the closest form of the present day necktie has been seen by people during the Thirty Year War. From depicting social status, to being used for plain fashion purposes, neckties have been used in various forms, shapes, sizes and purposes.
Like Gerald Anderson once said “They still maintain to be the only opportunity men have to express their personality and taste. Women have so many more things, but neckties are the only thing that men have.” Today, the importance of neckties is to make one look formal, and represent his flare. There are various ties in the market, however depending on the width; they can be broadly classified into the regular and the short width once which are known as skinny tie or narrow ties.
Skinny ties have been used by men and women alike for formal/official purposes and for designer purposes too. Made of different fabrics like silk, satin, cotton, polyester and silk blend etc, the most popular way of categorizing them is by the way knots are made and their color. The four in hand, the Windsor, the half Windsor and Pratt or Shelby are famous types of knots that can be made while wearing a tie. On the basis of color, the choice is limitless. There is one to compliment every suit of yours. Black skinny neckties are the most popular form of skinny neckties.
After being out of fashion for some time now, these skinny ties are back in fashion. They originated as a symbol of love but now are style statements. A crisp white big colored shirt with a jet black skinny tie is one of the most fashionable things now. Ideally the skinny tie should be less than three inches in width and at least three inches above the waist.
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