Q&A: Where to Buy Skinny Ties
May 2nd, 2007
Q: I walked into the Gap because I saw one of their models on the display poster wearing a black skinny tie and white shirt combination. But as it turns out, Gap doesn’t sell the black skinny tie, the one thing that made me walk into the store. Where’s a good place to buy a skinny tie?
A: Chic and modern (and a Hollywood red carpet staple), skinny ties are surprisingly hard to find in mall-type stores. Luckily, they’re more readily accessible online. Here’s a few skinny ties to check out:
1.5" Woven Polyester Tie (Style 1523) | $15 at NarrowTies
A textured matte finish gives this uber-narrow tie it’s popularity. 56" long.
(Pictured) 2.75" Satin Finish Tie | $9.95 (sale) at Tieguys
With a widest width of 2.75" (one inch less than a standard tie) and a length of 57", this tie is narrow–but not too narrow.
1.5" Satin Finish Skinny Tie | $9.95 at Dancestore
Perfect for special occasions, this tie features a satin finish and a dramatically narrow width.
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10 Comments
1. RobynT | May 2nd, 2007 at 2:18 pm
I would think that thrift shops would be good for this too. No?
2. Trisha | May 2nd, 2007 at 11:12 pm
Great point, Robyn. Thrift stores will likely be a better bet than mall type stores.
3. J | May 9th, 2007 at 1:51 pm
Is it OK to wear a skinny tie with a wingtipped shirt for a tuxedo?
4. Trisha | May 10th, 2007 at 3:47 am
While we’re used to seeing the skinny tie with a shirt with a regular sized collar, we don’t see anything wrong with pairing it with a wing tip shirt. Our style tip for you–wear it with confidence. Bravo to you, J, for your creativity!
5. Amy | May 14th, 2007 at 1:56 am
Tomomi over at Camden Lock in Los Angeles has a great selection of mix-and-match skinny ties, shirts, and jackets. The ties are slightly pricier than those listed above, but the transition between her separates is flawless and modern. Her store is great – she has been there for over ten years and has recieved a lot of press since Green Day chose her look for American Idiot. My boyfriend swears by Tomomi’s work!
Skinny ties and other goodies are avaiable at her online storefront: http://www.myspace.com/camdenlockclothing
6. Trisha | May 15th, 2007 at 1:54 am
Thanks for the tip, Amy!
7. John | September 23rd, 2007 at 2:17 am
band of outsiders makes a fantastic skinny tie
http://www.eluxury.com/browse/product_detail.jhtml?styleid=11457890&SectionID=#
8. John | September 23rd, 2007 at 2:17 am
and of course, dior homme makes the quintessential skinny tie.
9. Mark | July 16th, 2009 at 10:56 am
I get my skinny ties from this site: http://www.CenterYourStyle.com
I get a lot of compliments on them. No matter what kind of tie I wear, I always prefer to use a windsor or double windsor knot as opposed to the four in hand.
10. James | September 15th, 2010 at 10:07 am
Knot Theory makes some striking skinny ties
http://www.knotheory.com