Hugo Boss Silk Pindot Tie – $66.50 | Tie Bar Silk Woven Pindot Tie – $15.99
A pindot tie is the king of all neckwear. Better than solids, even better than simple stripes. When you need to look you’re absolute best, pindots won’t let you down.
They go with solid shirts and suits, they go with striped shirts and suits. A pindot pattern that has some space between the flecks gives a tie texture and depth, without distracting from the rest of your look. They are the quintessential stand out without shouting out tie.
This is probably out of the question for a lot of us, but… consider saving up a bit of money and treat yourself to a pin-dot tie that was made in Italy. It should be good and thick, but not heavy. I had buyers remorse for about two days after I dropped $60 on a similar tie four years ago. Since then I’ve worn it to my wedding, countless important work meetings, and to more than its fair share of big nights out on the town.
I’ve had zero regrets ever since.
(For a MUCH more affordable version, that won’t feel as good but might look almost as nice, try either the black
I bought one at Target a few years ago w/ just the perfect width. Great tie but I don’t recommend it with anything but a black suit. Or a white suit. Unless its the navy one. That one pretty much covers the rest. I think I’m gonna get it.
Scratch that. I also use it with a light gray suit and a wide collar pink stripe shirt. That’s a really good look too.
Chris, how was the quality, workmanship of the one you picked up from Target. I might get it there, since Target has some rather nice stuff…
I have the navy blue one from thetiebar.com and love it. A few monthes ago I ordered about 10 of their “skinny ties’ which are 2.5 inches at its widest point. I wore the navy pindot tie to an auction the other night with a dark charcoal blazer and a light blue almost teal gingham shirt. The patterns and colors played nicely off eachother.
Also, thetiebar.com just got a lot more pindot ties in if you are going for that classic style with a little more flare when it comes to the color. Thomas Pink has some really great ones as well but they will cost you more like $100!! I really like this one
http://www.thetiebar.com/order_page.asp?pn=22456&orderPageReturn=%2FcategoryPages%2FSkinny%5FTies%2Easp&pg=1&i=23&xlOnly=&boysTiesOnly=
They also have a lot larger selection in their regular sized ties that are 3.5 inches at the widest point. I really like
http://www.thetiebar.com/order_page.asp?pn=12450&orderPageReturn=%2FcategoryPages%2FDots%5FGeometric%5FTies%2Easp&pg=1&i=22&xlOnly=&boysTiesOnly=
and
http://www.thetiebar.com/order_page.asp?pn=11437&orderPageReturn=%2FcategoryPages%2FDots%5FGeometric%5FTies%2Easp&pg=1&i=213&xlOnly=&boysTiesOnly=
Chris- where did you get the gingham shirt? I’m in the market for one, but was afraid to purchase without a recommendation.
@ Hans.
The tie quality was good. I’ve had it for quite a few years now and it only got a little loose on the tail end. But so did a Hugo boss I have..that just happens with regular wear. I am giving the tie bar a try since i’ve heard wonderful things about them and they’re the same price as the ones at target.(check out Target ties though, they’re nice and no one has em cause of the target cliche)
For really nice ties and extremely good quality I like Express. They’re just a little up there in price but they never wear out or get loose and they’re perfect width.
Matt-
I got my gingham shirt at jcrew, I am kinda obsessed with jcrew right now tho. Hugo Boss seems to have a great one and I just walked past a good looking one at the 7 for all mankind store today. I think Martin and OSA has a good one and all their stuff is 50% off this weekend. Lands end canvas has a good one too. I love my jcrew one tho. Kinda long winded but hope it helps.