Proper & Correct Tie Length Explained - How To Tutorial For Stylish Men

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- Back in the day, ties were purely decorative and served no functional purpose; the only goal of it was to make you look good.
- Today, ties have definitely gotten longer but the overall length of the tie is hugely impacted by the balance between your front wide blade and back slim blade.

1. Front blade is as long as the back blade
2. Front blade be much longer than the back blade
3. Back blade much longer than the front

Because a tie has a fixed length, this balance really impacts how long your tie will be when it's tied.

But it's not all, other factors that affect the length are what knot you choose, what kind of tie you have, does it have a thick interlining? It's very thick if so, it creates a thick knot. For a thinner tie, it creates a thinner knot and therefore the tie is longer.

When your tie is overall very short, it provides you a vintage look or in the worst case, it can make you look like a child. So keep that in mind if you like very short ties.

So when the wide front blade is much longer than the back blade, chances are that it extends past your waistband and it peeks out underneath of your jacket, that's visually distracting because people look down and the triangular shape of the tie highlights your crotch which is very disadvantageous.

Personally, I don't use a keeper but I also prefer to tie my tie so both blades have about the same length. That way, it looks a little more casual, a little more nonchalant and it's a look that I personally enjoy.

So should you use a keeper or not? Well, traditionally it was something that was used by people but if you look at elegant men today, they oftentimes want the more sprezzatura feel with their tie and they intentionally do not use that keeper loop in the back.

Again, the way you wear your tie is an expression of your individual style and there's absolute no right or wrong. What matters is that you do it consciously and that you can repeat it every single time.
Another important element of the tie beside the length is the tie dimple.

So what's the proper and correct tie length for you?
Personally, I think it's best when the front blade and back blade tips are roughly the same length and just reach the waistband of your pants. Now, think about that for a second, every pair of pants is different, it has a slightly different rise and in combination with every tie being different, there are lots of variations. Some others argue the tips should be slightly longer and reach the buttonhole. Others shorter, some like it longer and past the waistband.

I like the waistband idea because that way, the tie does not peek out from underneath your jacket and it focus the viewer's attention to your face because of the V-shape of your jacket and the tie on top.

Unfortunately, most ties don't come in a general length and so you actually have to try things out until you find out what works for you and what doesn't. It takes a lot of trial and error and you have to practice but once you know what length your tie is and how long it has to be with a particular knot, it's going to be much easier for you to get the tie length right.

So what does that mean for a proper tie length? No one will win this argument because there's no absolute right or wrong, what matters is what you personally like.

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Gentleman's Gazette

[carltrotter]

Seven minutes of tie length. Now that is quality.

[dtmstormphotography]

I love suits! I wear suits all day, everyday!! 💕👔 I love wearing 1940’s style suits! I love your channel!

[GenX]

I like the full Windsor knot cause it's so nice and even. It doesn't look so crooked compared to other knots. I also tighten the knot so it doesn't look so big.

[Olivergugs]

I like the tie to be around the belt area. in the middle or at the top edge is fine for me.

whenever I get a new tie, be it short or long, I always try to tie it a few times before the day I'm going to use it. that way I know how to tie it when the day comes, and I don't risk being late for work, because I had problems with the tie 👐

[ReticentSparrow]

One of the most distracting looks on a man is when his tie peeks out from under his jacket. Some might consider it casual and a good look. Personally, I think it breaks the clean lines and men should start wearing vests again. Bring on back the styles of the 1920's!

[koolkokaine]

Mr. Aaron Marino is the foundation of gentlemen's style and class.
Mr. Antonio Centeno is the skyscrapper of gentlemen's style and class.
And Mr. Sven Raphael Schneider is the epitome of gentlemen's style and class.

[DaddySantaClaus]

I use the double Windsor knot because my grandad taught me when I was a child, so every morning I tie my tie I think about him and is like to honor him

[tommyd.]

Someone should forward this video to our president.

[Itamajano]

Raphael because of you I know dress very dapper and most importantly correctly! So glad I found your channel a year ago!!!

[achaarpickler]

For everyone raging about how Raphael showed a photo of Mr. Trump, you would be heartened after you check out his video about

[TeslaRules]

Personally - front blade tip just hitting the bottom of the belt. Rear blade just above the belly button, or a few inches past the keeper is fine. Since I am over 6 foot, this means a 63 inch tie. Also since I am a bigger guy - a 3.5 inch width on the front blade. Not every place sells Long ties with 3.5 widths. Custom made is wonderful.

[tubewatchrobinson]

My "problem", if you want to call it that, is that I have several vintage skinny ties that I'm determined to wear. I'm hoping to find a suit that would look good with my ties and cufflinks. These are 1950s-60s era ties. At least I think they are. What is the right type of suit to wear with this kind of tie? Thanks for your videos and help. I'm retiring soon and need to get suited up. I currently wear shorts to work every day and seldom dress up. I'm a TV news photographer. That'll all change when I retire. Dressing up will be part of the retired me. Thanks.

[percydigmore]

I was taught by housemaster that you needed to stand to attention in order for your tie to be the proper length as described. It was all to do with posture to achieve the perfect length. I still do this to this day 40 years later.

[momotheelder]

Beautiful jacket, has a 1940s-1950s look to it. Bespoke or vintage?

[BlockTechGold]

I am working on making custom length ties especially for big and tall men because the standard tie is only 58"-59" My personal Ties that i have made for me are 70"

[jean-lucdefreynes]

Mr Schneider,

Is the dimple really right? as it is indeed a crease, I would not bet it is always right, yet what do you think about it, please?

Thank you.

JLD

[stylishoversixty]

Fantastic video I agree that the proper length would be just above the waist band this length give your look total balance if for example one end of the tie extends far beyond the other it simply throws your attire off balance people eyes will be drawn to that fact and no matter how well coordinated your outfit is when your accessories are at war with your suit in this case just doesn't look well symmetry is important when putting a look together when something looks out of place then you have defeated your purpose thanks for the video fine summation.

[Camrographer]

From what I've read, a larger knot is most ideal for a spread collar shirt. And given that larger knots take up more of the tie length, I find that I barely have enough material to place it in the tie-stay. PS I find large and elaborate knots. My go-to knot is the double Windsor.

[Mrthetruth]

Top video, so well produced with such a lot of good info. Thank you. :)

[itsarjun]

If I want both the blades to be of the same length. What length tie should I buy????