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Flat Foot Floey

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Summer weight 1930s Mohair Necktie

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Man, I really didn't want to buy any more ties. :eusa_doh:
But I can tell this will get a lot of wear.
 

Retro Spectator

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I've been thinking about making another homemade necktie. How long and wide are the average late 40's bold look neckties? According to Wikipedia the average bold look tie was 48 inches long, by 5 inches wide, but I wanted to check here to be sure. How long from the tip of the wide part, is it till the tie becomes the thin part which you put around your neck?
 
I've been thinking about making another homemade necktie. How long and wide are the average late 40's bold look neckties? According to Wikipedia the average bold look tie was 48 inches long, by 5 inches wide, but I wanted to check here to be sure. How long from the tip of the wide part, is it till the tie becomes the thin part which you put around your neck?
Five inches wide is more 70s than 40s. lol lol
 

DamianM

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Not true,here is a really wide Bold look 5 inch hand painted necktie by hollyvogue.

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And don't get me started on my 6 1/2 inch 1910s neckties

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The 70s Just copied everything from previous decades and made made them ugly
 
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Retro Spectator

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I believe I misinterpreted the Wikipedia page. It says:
Wikipedia said:
Widths reached 5 inches (13 cm), and designs included Art Deco, hunting scenes, scenic "photographs", tropical themes, and even girlie prints, though more traditional designs were also available. The typical length was 48 inches (120 cm).
 

Christopher Scoggins

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A few years ago, my grandfather died and left all his worldly possessions, including a bunch of old ties. The last time I was in El Paso, I decided to take his ties. (I would have taken his suits too, but my luggage is only so big.) Here are some pictures of some of my favorites.
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They're all 4 inches wide, except for the orange one. That one is 4.25. I'm pretty sure that all of these are forties ties, but my grandfather lived a long life. I should probably mention that my grandfather was a very understated man. He prefered subtlety and simplicity both in his mannerisms, and his dress. That might be why I never saw him wearing these (Of course, it might just have been that he was well into his 80's, and just couldn't be arsed). Still, cool ties. Hope I helped in your quest for the perfect Bold Look tie, Mr. Spectator.
 

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A few years ago, my grandfather died and left all his worldly possessions, including a bunch of old ties. The last time I was in El Paso, I decided to take his ties. (I would have taken his suits too, but my luggage is only so big.) Here are some pictures of some of my favorites.
View attachment 15716 View attachment 15717
View attachment 15718 View attachment 15719
My personal favorite.
View attachment 15720

They're all 4 inches wide, except for the orange one. That one is 4.25. I'm pretty sure that all of these are forties ties, but my grandfather lived a long life. I should probably mention that my grandfather was a very understated man. He prefer subtlety and simplicity both in his mannerisms, and his dress. That might be why I never saw him wearing these (Of course, it might just have been that he was well into his 80's, and just couldn't be arsed). Still, cool ties. Hope I helped in your quest for the perfect Bold Look tie, Mr. Spectator.

Those are awesome! Your grandfather was with it back then man. Wear them with pride
 

Retro Spectator

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They just showed up. They all look like nice ties. I especially like the one which is orange and yellow in the top center.

I was wondering, are you supposed to match your tie to your suspenders?

How wide would you say the guys ties are in the two pictures?
 

Christopher Scoggins

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San Antonio, Texas
1 (And JP). Thanks.
2. No. The way I heard it, one should try not to make one's suspenders look too coordinated.
3. Top image; left: 3 3/4'' to 4''. Top right: 4 1/2'' to 4 3/4''. Bottom: 4 3/4'' to 5''. Those are my guesses.

Luck to ya, friend.
 

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