Proper Gent, Proper Dimensions

Anonymous asked: What length tie bar would you suggest for those Express skinny ties. They are approximately 1 3/4 in wide, should I get a 1 inch or a 1 1/2 inch bar?

Personally I own a 1 1/2 inch tie bar and find that it works in nearly every situation. While a 1 inch would perhaps go well with a super skinny 1" tie, it ends up looking a little too stubby for anything else. In my experience, a 1 1/2" tie bar looks great with any slim tie from 1" to 2 1/2." If you're looking for some really shnazy ones that won't demolish your budget, theTieBar.com (...no seriously) is a great place to start.