Long Ties | Ties for Tall Men (6'3+)
Hey gents, today we’re going to be talking about extra long ties. This post, by the way, is inspired by a conversation with my friend Chris over at Ordinarily Dapper. He was kind enough to hook me up with an extra long Rampley & Co. tie when we met at the most recent Menfluential conference and it sent me down the long but stylish rabbit hole of extra long ties because I, as a tall guy, need them.
I’m going to talk about tie length in general and then talk about how it applies to tall men like me, which I consider 6’1” and above (well above the current average U.S. adult male height).
I’m also going highlight some of my favorite brands, and I have a lot! I’m sure you’ll find something to suit you whether you’re rich as Croesus or Walmart stretches your budget. For quick reference, I’ve got a list of all these brands in the description of the related youtube video.
How Long Should an Extra Long Tie Be?
Credit: Absolute Ties
In general, extra long ties really only give you a few more inches more than standard ties, but if you’re extremely tall, this will to make or break the way your tie looks on you. I find myself in an interesting spot because even though I am 6’4, most of my height comes from my legs. As a result, my torso really isn’t that much longer than most guys who are average height. One could say that this puts me at a bit of an advantage in terms of which ties I can and can’t wear. It certainly allows me a larger selection than guys with longer torsos.
Tie length 101
Regardless of your height, you want to make sure that your tie goes all the way to the waistband of your trusers, the tip landing either mid-belt or slightly below. You don’t want to go too far down the fly and you definitely don’t want it hanging above your waistline: no matter what your height, that always looks ridiculous.
If you don’t LIke Rules…
You can bend them a bit and still be stylish. For tall guys, there’s a really popular option with Italian roots.
Give your look a bit of sprezzatura by making the tie tail longer. Don’t put it into the keeper loop either: just let it stay loose and untucked. If you like this look, long ties are handy whether you’re extra tall or not since they make it easier to manage. Just don’t overdo it or you’ll look like you’re overdoing it.
Pretty sharp, huh? Credit: The Parisian Gentleman.
Another Use for Longer Ties
Credit: The Dark Knot
Extra long ties are also especially helpful when you’re choosing a bigger knot that requires multiple ins and outs as you’re tying it. (Not sure which knots are bigger? Want to expand your tie knot repertoire? My friend Antonio over at Real Men Real Style has you covered with instructions for no less than EIGHTEEN tie knots! Bonus: each infographic indicates the knot’s size and difficulty.)
A Few more Notes
Most standard ties are 56”-58” and most extra long ties are 62” or 63”. A select few tie companies also offer bespoke ties. More on those below.
Before we do a rundown of the brands and their prices, I want to cover something else that I’ve noticed. When I first started to build my tie collection, my MO was to collect as many patterns, colors, and styles as possible so I could always mix and match with the rest of my outfit. What I realized more recently, after building out my collection, is that the more I was willing to spend on ties, the fewer I actually wanted. Once I was able to invest in the better-quality ties, which usually started at around $90 apiece, I ended up wanting just have a few, refined, really nice ties. I’d rather have, for example, one well-made and versatile Rampley tie than five ties from the Gap’s sale bin that I’ll never actually wear.
Now let’s get down to business.
Listed below are the brands, their prices, and a few stats on some of my favorite necktie makers. All of them offer extra long ties. The links below will take you directly to the site’s long ties category.
The Dark Knot Long Ties
So the first one we have is The Dark Knot. I have some of their standard ties, but not extended ones. Their ties go from about $47 and up. They have some really beautiful silk, wool, and grenadine ties and they do have a 63” length on there.
Price: $47 and up
Material: silk, printed silk, knitted silk, grenadine, wool
Where made: China
Length: 63"
Bespoke available? No
Fort Belvedere Long Ties
Next, we have Fort Belvedere. As I have shown in this video, some of the finest designs and materials that I have personally experienced come from their ties. They have a lot of silk, wool, and linen, so they go the whole nine yards.
Price: $130
Material: Silk, wool, linen
Where made: Vietnam
Length: 61.5"
Bespoke available? No
Ties.com Long Ties
We also have Ties.com. There’s a lot of stuff on clearance for this brand. You can get ties for a few bucks, but you’re going to see these around the $50 price point usually and they do have a 64” length on their tie.
Price: $1 and up (lots on clearance!)
Material: Cotton, microfiber, polyester, seersucker, silk
Where made: "Imported"
Length: 64"
Bespoke available? No
Tie Creators Long Ties
This next brand is Tie Creators. These prices will be about $50+. They have some polyester as well as some silk and they offer a 62” length. Now, these are only available as a custom option. They don’t have just a ready-to-wear collection, but you can go in and order this longer length tie from their site.
Price: $49 and up
Material: Polyester, silk
Where made: not indicated
Length: 62"
Bespoke available? Yes, only option. RTW not available.
The Tie Bar Long Ties
Next, the venerable favorite is Tie Bar. Their prices will go for about $28+. They have your whole range of cotton, linen, silk, some knits, and these are a 63” length.
Price: $28 and up
Material: cotton, linen, silk, silk knit, wool
Where made: "Imported"
Length: 63"
Bespoke available? No
Bows n Ties Long Ties
Here, we have Bows n Ties. These ones are going to go for about $10+. They have microfiber, silk, and wool. These are a 62” length.
Price: $9.90 and up
Material: Microfiber, silk, wool
Where made: not indicated
Length: 62"
Bespoke available? No
Paul Malone Long Ties
Now, we have Paul Malone. These are going to be $15+ and they actually have 63”, 67”, or 70” ties. So, if you’re super tall and you need 70” ties, then Paul Malone is what you’ll need.
Price: $15 and up
Material: Microfiber, Silk
Where made: "Imported"
Length: 63", 67" or 70"
Bespoke available? No
Paul Frederick Long Ties
And then we have Paul Frederick. Most Paul Frederick’s ties will go for $39. Most of them are silk and they’re made in Italy. The previous ones I’ve talked about, either they don’t specify where they’re made or they’re made in China or Vietnam. But the Paul Frederick ones are made in Italy if that is important to you. They also have a 62”-63” tie.
Price: $39 and up
Material: Silk
Where made: Italy
Length: 62-63"
Bespoke available? No
Double Two Long Ties
The next brand is Double Two. These are going to go for $21+. Double Two Long Ties have your standard wool, polyester, and bamboo. Their ties are 67”.
Price: $21 and up
Material: Silk, polyester, bamboo
Where made: Imported but designed in England
Length: 67"
Bespoke available? No
Absolute Ties Long Ties
Next, we have Absolute Ties. These are $12.99+ and they are 62”. Absolute Ties will have your standard silk and polyester pieces.
Price: $12.99 and up
Material: Silk, polyester
Where made: Imported
Length: 62"
Bespoke available? No
Tie Mart Long Ties
Tie Mart has you set at the $10+. They’ll have some cotton, linen, polyester, silk, and wool. Tie Mart offers a 63” or 67” length available. Tie Mart also offers a bespoke option if you’re looking for something in between or something even longer.
Price: $10 and up
Material: Cotton, linen, polyester, silk, wool
Where made: Imported
Length: 63", 67"
Bespoke available? Yes
Silk Tie Factory Long Ties
Then we have the Silk Tie Factor. These ties will go for $19+. They’re mostly silk and they have a 64” length available.
Price: $18.99 and up
Material: silk
Where made: varies, most imported
Length: 64"
Bespoke available? No
The Knotty Tie Long Ties
The last one on this list is The Knotty Tie. These ties are made from polyester that is recycled from plastic water bottles. The Knotty Tie goes for $40+ and they’re made in Denver. They have two extra long lengths at 62” and 66”. The Knotty Tie also offers a bespoke option.
Price: $40 and up
Material: polyester made from recycled plastic bottles
Where made: Denver
Length: 62", 66"
Bespoke available: yes
So, there you have it, gents. Some extra long ties if that’s what you’re searching for. If there are any companies I missed, go ahead and drop them down in the comments below. As always, you guys have the best recommendations for topics, ideas, and everything else so make sure to let me know in the comments what you’d like me to talk about next.
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Until next time, gents…
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