I have a wedding coming up next weekend and need a tie. I only need one a couple times a year and I'd like to go through life without ever tieing one again, hence the search for a clip-on.
They had one at Sears but it looked cheap and crappy. Also tried a Big and Tall store, but they don't sell clip-ons. (I'm pretty tall so I need a longer than average tie). Anybody have any other ideas? Preferably something in Calgary because I may not have time to order one online before the wedding.
Sorry to be this guy, but seriously, just learn to tie a tie. It's not hard and you'll have so many more options for getting something decent and in-expensive for your limited need. I'm sure you could You-Tube it or something.
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Oh, and for the love of God, please make sure the bottom of your tie is just above or touching your belt buckle. Don't have it long past your belt buckle or way above it.
That grinds my gears.
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I would think Sears, or International Clothiers would be your best bets. Possibly even Walmart or Target?
Otherwise, Google and the interwebz FTW
I don't mean to sound preachy, but if you learn how to tie a tie, when you're at any formal event preparing around other guys, you instantly because a hero if you know how to tie a tie. Not to mention thank you beers.
On the other hand, if you're really not comfortable. Buy a regular tie, get the clerk at the store to tie it, when you take it in and off loosen the tie and remove it over your head rather than undo the tie completely. You can hang it on a hanger and it's good to go indefinitely.
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Holy cow you guys, I know I could learn how to tie a tie, but I don't want to. I would think a good clip-on would be indistinguishable from a regular tie.
Plus one on it being long enough, though. A too-short tie gmg as well.
Not to sound insulting, but I always felt that learning to tie a tie (the whole process of putting one on, getting dressed up and all for the first time) was that step into adult-hood. My 5 year old kid knows how to tie a tie. Usually does it better than me.
Dude, just learn to tie a tie. It takes 2 minutes.
Not to sound insulting, but I always felt that learning to tie a tie (the whole process of putting one on, getting dressed up and all for the first time) was that step into adult-hood. My 5 year old kid knows how to tie a tie. Usually does it better than me.
Dude, just learn to tie a tie. It takes 2 minutes.
I don't mean to sound insulting, either, but thinking of tieing a tie as a step into adulthood is ridiculous. Buying a house? Yes. Getting married? Yes. Having kids? Yes. Being 37? That helps, too.
That's like the people who say romantic crap like 'every man needs a nice, expensive pair of shoes' or 'every man needs a good suit'. Actually, no, you don't need anything like that to be a man.
When I need to get dressed up I just don't want to be screwing around with tieing a tie. If I can find a good clip-on it's a solid plan.
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looking for a half-decent clip-on tie
