3 Tie Buying Tips - How To Buy A Quality Necktie Online - Choosing The Right Tie

About this video

Centeno teaches how to select quality neckties when shopping online by identifying key specifications and construction details. He covers how to choose the correct tie length and width based on body type, and explains specific quality indicators such as bar tacks, lining, material origin, and triple construction that distinguish higher-quality ties from cheaper alternatives.

Key takeaways

• Centeno recommends selecting tie length based on height—shorter men should seek ties around 55-58 inches (considering vintage or Japanese/Italian brands), while taller men should look for 62-64 inch ties to achieve proper proportions
• Centeno argues that the ideal tie width is 3¼ to 3½ inches for most men, and recommends using a dollar bill as a measuring tool; he suggests matching tie width to jacket lapel width
• Centeno identifies quality construction markers including bar tacks on the back seam, quality lining inside the tie, origin from countries like England or Italy, and triple construction (visible seam lines on the back) as indicators of higher-quality ties
• Centeno emphasizes the importance of buying from trusted merchants with good return policies when purchasing ties online, as physical inspection is not possible

Episode details: published December 16, 2011 · 49K views · 12:52 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. The style advice summarized here is Antonio Centeno’s own teaching and opinion, presented for education; product recommendations are his, not ours. Summaries are written by Self Growth Videos from each video itself.

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