Why Did Men Stop Wearing Ties (Long Neckties)?

[@lmlm_]

Every time I wear a tie, I get a compliment from another man saying “nice tie!”. Because it’s so rare now, it makes you look like a million bucks more than ever.

[@joshmiller7777]

Same here :) I'm 21 and one of only 2 in my office of 50 who wear a necktie

[@pablohanc]

Its one of the most pointless bits of clothing attire.

[@chrisblanc663]

@@pablohanc that is true. But power to those who wanna wear them. I do often enough. But I wouldn’t say I’m a tie snob, or super excited about wearing them. I just figure I don’t look quit right not wearing it when I have a suit, blazer or even vest, or button down.

[@lmlm_]

@@chrisblanc663 Yep, it completes the outfit and brings in an extra color/pattern to help you stand out.

[@billp4]

@@pablohanc And now a pointless YT video talking about them

[@aovermont]

I have hundreds of ties. I feel more confident & special wearing a tie and love mixing shirts, jackets, colors and textures. I don't wear one to the office every day but I sporadically wear one a few days per week. People used to say, "wow are you going on an interview?" Now they are used to it and just compliment me on my "sartorial splendor".

[@rickythe2nd63]

Same!

[@layouts77]

Same, once I discovered thrifting I amassed a collection far bigger than any reasonable man would ever need. Sad that now Inwill never have the opportunity to wear any of them publicly unless I just put them on.

[@Goblin_Tank]

It saddens me that there is a stuffy and snobbish stigma that does with ties. I wear a suit everyday as I teach high school English. As a man in his thirties my students are shocked and not sure what to make of it. My goal is to show them a different point of view.

[@byua1835]

You're a good man, ties shall live on!

[@byua1835]

@Rafael Wallace same here, and it's so annoying how I'm not seen as important as I would like to be seen

[@VidkunQL]

If you teach English, you ought to be aware of what is wrong with the sentence _"As a man in his thirties my students are shocked and not sure what to make of it."_ My High School English writing teacher would not have let that pass. (Thank you, Mrs. Deutsch!)

[@Goblin_Tank]

@@VidkunQL haha. I wrote that and said whatever. It's summer break and I'm breaking all the rules. Haha. Makes me happy that you remember your teacher. Hopefully I can be as good.

[@jmarcguy]

I grew up watching old 50’s & 60’s tv shows after school. Long before I mastered tying shoes, I could tie a necktie. I always assumed I would grow up and wear ties to my job. I tried at my first job but eventually stopped because I was the only one wearing a tie. I LOVE ties! I sometimes just practice different knots with all the ties I have but never wear. Then again, I also assumed I’d wear a fedora tie to work. ☹️

[@edwardgenet164]

You should wear a tie and a fedora to work, like a real man.

[@MuhammadAli-qh8tg]

Nothing stops a man from wearing a tie and fedora except a lack of testosterone

[@MuhammadAli-qh8tg]

@@edwardgenet164 100%

[@jmarcguy]

@Eddie Genet Lol. Thanks! 👔

[@dominicdemicco]

There’s something about putting on a dry cleaned shirt, tying a sharp tie into a full windsor, and pairing it with the right watch that will never get old for me.

[@layouts77]

With the decline of ties I have picked up some fantastic examples from estate sales and thrift stores. Love them even if they never come back in style

[@MikeB071]

Question: Ties are seen as a symbol of old, outdated conformity. But now, if everybody is expected to wear casual clothes at all times, everywhere they go, isn't that the new conformity?

[@MuhammadAli-qh8tg]

You sir have an exellent point! Maybe it is us, the gentleman that are now the rebellion against the principles of the modern age. In an age of feminist men, temporary relationships, synthetic fabrics etc I think the suit stands up for more classical traditions. People who are choosing the suit as not just a statement of fashion but one of ethics in a world falling apart in many aspects. Some modern movements are a step forward but overall it seems things got carried away and sailed backwards.

[@Ultharclub]

As someone who's rocking 80-s metalhead style for about 20 years I confirm. I can put on leathr, spikes, chains, patched denim vest and no one cares. But when I put on my trenchcoat and fedora - I really stand out from the croud and notice people secretly staring at me. This wired era of post-modernism is putting everything upside down.

[@rickythe2nd63]

Yes indeed! I'm counter-culture!

[@kent266]

ties are a sign of maturity. Adults wear ties, children whine about them.

[@rowmaster6894]

its really not man. I know you guys really wanna be cool, but just be cool in you're own way, dressing up is not counter cultural.

[@antilogism]

My son was ecstatic about wearing a tie to his graduation. His mom was like 'really? You Want to wear one?' He borrowed one of mine I hadn't worn since the 1980's.

[@RichV20]

Ugh. Women.

[@JohnLee-vl8qk]

I have started wearing ties so much, that I enjoy the compliment, MAN, that's a nice tie!! It's so easy to be the best-dressed man in the room.

[@krissk77]

I still wear a tie to the office. and will do as long as it takes. You stand out. A man well put together who knows about the classics. Thanks

[@leosigman7239]

Enjoyable, educational video. Thank you. I remember in the 1950s my Jr. High’s Custodian said he wore a tie “because all work is honorable”. I wear a tie maybe once a week now. I use a short tie clip to hold its tail to my shirt, concealed behind the tie. With the tail through the keeper and then clipped, the tie is controlled and its fabric isn’t affected by a bar, tack, or chain. And I keep my beard short enough for the knot to show.

[@mulberrystreet9682]

What a beautiful quote from your Jr High Custodian. I have written it down!

[@karlj1564]

I like to wear ties to dinner/ lunch or an evening out. There's lots of different textures that are fun and don't have to look like a quasi office uniform.

[@DapperArtImagery]

They used to call it "casual Fridays" in the office. Since casual is the norm now, Fridays I actually dress up in a blazer, shirt, tie and it's been a positive experience :)

[@gentlemansgazette]

"Formal Fridays" does sound infinitely better!

[@johnlongnecker8776]

Love how Preston has really gotten comfortable showing his personality! More puns!!!

[@boltthrower3215]

I just started….and won‘t stop.

[@stephenglassford]

Another fantastic video. Last year, I decided to look for a new job in my field (legal compliance). I wore a tie (including a jacket and a pocket square) in every interview over the course of several months during 2021. I found it difficult to get a job offer, so my friend told me to stop wearing a tie to my interviews. My second interview not wearing a tie, I received a job offer. It’s sad that the tie is viewed as stuffy and old-fashioned even though it shows a lot about your personality. That’s why I appreciate your work and these videos.

[@banjopiggottwright1802]

I have a proud collection of ties, and I wear a tie at least 2-3 times a week. Long live classic Menswear.

[@RS-B5ZV]

A fantastic video. I wear a tie every day at work and it stems from my time working in the custodial system. A tie in my opinion gives you esteem and people take you seriously.

[@frcluc]

Wow, what a loser!

[@donjohngotti]

Every gentleman should wear. Timeless piece 🙏🏻

[@markharrison8231]

Great commentary thank you. I wear ties everyday myself, in my job as a teacher.

[@erinwoempner1228]

Thank you for looking professional

[@georgemusic4all4seasons]

Thank you for setting a professional tone in the classroom as many others should. Instead many teachers today want to dress like the students .

[@markharrison8231]

@@erinwoempner1228 Thank you!

[@markharrison8231]

@@erinwoempner1228 Thank you!

[@henrikolsson7657]

On the matter of comfort: it is not the tie itself that feel uncomfortable. It's the shirt collar! Most men wear RTW shirts and they rarely fit. All necks are unique! I used to wear a necktie at work every single day in the beginning of my career. I enjoyed buying ties but I hated to wear them because I felt strangled all the time. These days, I only wear bespoke or MTM shirts, wear the cutter/tailor has taken every detail into account. It's a different world! If the shirt fits - wearing a necktie is like wearing wax polish on the tip on your shoes!

[@chriseash6497]

Shirt collar ehhh.

[@DapperArtImagery]

💯 fit is king and mtm shirts are a good solution

[@Tazza81]

Exactly! I buy Bespoke/MTM shirts as I have a thick neck (17 1/2" neck, 41" chest) and will never go back to OTR shirts.

[@shaunharn1998]

That's why I always leave the top button unbuttoned when I wear a tie just put it up that it isn't too noticable

[@andrewwhitebaritone5974]

I have over a hundred beautiful ties, many of them gifts from people I love, about whom I am reminded when I wear them every time I look down. For years I went without because I feared I was making other people uncomfortable by dressing more formally then they did. I recently decided that's their problem not mine. I love my ties and I love looking good. I've also discovered the ascot. I think they look elegant in a more casual way, allowing for an open-neck shirt.

[@MatthewJBD]

I've been picking up amazing wool and silk ties, often made here in England or on Italy for quite literally 50p or £1 in charity shops.

[@alexkrauth5779]

The dress code at my work is black or grey polo shirt and black pants (slacks or- more commonly worn- jeans). When off work, I'll dress up in a suit, tie and all! It feels good to wear something nice after a day of donning dark, stained clothes and to take the time to match and pair articles together, including the tie. I nearly always receive compliments on my outfit and have even been told by a few, "It's nice to see someone dress up." I have yet to meet anyone who seems to actually associate the tie and other more traditional menswear articles with stuffyness and the business world; the closest I've come to that is my tween cousin thinking such clothing as being "too old". Everyone else has shown appreciation.

[@madamsthemasterful6580]

My motto is a day spent without a tie is a day wasted. I was over the moon when i found you guys' channel over a year ago now. Keep up the good work; I love it!

[@Eolodasilva]

I'm 46. And I use tie and suspenders on my every day. Just because I like, it's my style.

[@chrisblanc663]

I wear tie and suspenders too most “real work days” some days I just don’t feel like it, and go with a polo shirt. (I work for myself) but when it’s a serious day. Doing marketing, or meeting with people that I want to try a little with, then tie, suspenders, and a vest if warmer, or suit when cool enough.

[@Johnnyynf]

I'm a bachelor student trying to ware tie as often as I can It's certainly feels kinda funny in the campus where not even the professors ware tie At least me being a classical musician kinda fits the vibe

[@iainclark5964]

shame you can't spell!!

[@kents.2866]

Yep I used to do the same at college. A tartan tie from the 60s I got for a buck at a thrift store. My Grey wool v neck sweater, A white dress shirt, a decent pair of pants, heritage red wing boots. The older professors liked it. Would always take the time to discuss something after class.

[@kaank4295]

same

[@airsoftgunswithclassicalmu8393]

I am barely 16 years old and I wear a tie every day. I love your videos and they are a great inspiration for my closet. Cheers!

[@chrisblanc663]

Wow! I’m 34 and only wear a tie couple times a week. Your besting me.

[@airsoftgunswithclassicalmu8393]

@Rafael Wallace Cheers mate! I do not always wear a pocket square.

[@chrisblanc663]

Man I am WAY out of my league here.

[@airsoftgunswithclassicalmu8393]

@Rafael Wallace My collection of pocket squares is not very big, so that is why I do not wear them very often. In these summer school days here in Czech republic, I just wear pants, shirt and a tie paired with Baťa suit shoes. Sorry tho, my English is not that great!

[@ImJiom]

you must be popular in school lol

[@Michael_R1957]

Yes, please do the deep dive on why men stopped wearing bow ties, I enjoyed this video. Thank you.

[@pablobaio9435]

As I said before I love the way Preston develops every topic. I like neckties and it is a bit sad men left it aside but I guess is an unavoidable tendency. Great video as usual. Cheers.

[@tmorente]

I honestly love dressing to the nines. I started doing it fairly recently, and I noticed that I've been catching the ladies checking me out. I've never used a Boutonnières or a pocket square but bought some last night. Cant wait to try it out

[@adarateranroldan]

😉

[@silentscreenvamp]

Thank you for including The IT Crowd! I didn't think Preston could rise higher in my estimation, but I was wrong!

[@Alex55455]

I have several ties in various colours and patterns that I will occasionally wear to work every so often basically just as an accessory to my outfit just to change things up. Always get compliments when I do as well. Ties may not be worn very often anymore but they are still viewed as stylish by most people.

[@konniemac316]

I love wearing ties and even though I’ve been encouraged not to wear one, I do it anyway. Also, if you are looking for a good tie knot, I highly recommend the Pratt. It’s basically a simple knot that is versatile. Love the video and never be ashamed to dress up. My fashion role models are Steve Harvey, Barney Stinson and Randy Fenoli.

[@lordtherapeutics]

I would not call a tie an accessory - it is an essential! :)

[@caesarortega5249]

A suit is not really complete without one, just as a tie is not really complete without a jacket.

[@chrisblanc663]

@@caesarortega5249 I don’t like the summer months, because it’s impossible to wear a jacket, or at least a vest. So do we just go with no tie??

[@juancarlosgomez7088]

I agree

[@B27-o2c]

Very good insight and informative video. I am reminded of another trend in ties around the year 2000 - solid ties with a silky, nearly metallic look over a solid (often dark) shirt. Think the late great Regis from ‘Who Wants to be a Millionaire?’.

[@diegosegura9612]

Feeling sad about this tie-less trend but happy about the script you made for this video!

[@cfroi08]

At my corporate job I can wear ties but not a suit jacket. I HATE the look of just a tie and a shirt. So I've started wearing vests. How sad is it that an industry that required ties now actively punishes employees trying to look nice. Corporate America really is just a waste of economy.

[@Lemanic89]

I have several ties. I wear them like you would do necklaces. It’s a decoration that can enhance a style. Also, there’s pop culture printed merch ties with that are a nice dressed up kind of mimicry of all the printed tees you get at Hot Topic and such.

[@ichabod0391]

Yes, it is very rare in today’s world. I work in law enforcement and I am often in court. People show up in dirty t-shirts, shorts, flip-flops, ripped jeans, work boots and camouflage sweat shirts. Once a guy showed up wearing ‘Sponge-Bob Square Pants’ pajamas, a down vest and slip-on moccasins. Sad, very sad.

[@gillespaling7039]

@fgfghjkggdfdghjfgfjh He was wearing some questionable ties though.

[@davorzdralo8000]

What exactly is sad about that?

[@ichabod0391]

It's sad that men don't dress up for anything anymore. I'm in court a lot and see people coming in dressed like a slob with holes in the worn jeans, greasy t-shirts, sweatshirts, Uggs, and have no respect for court and the proceedings. Of course, lawyers and judges still wear ties, suits and look professional. Also, it's sad that we as Americans have become so lax when going out or looking nice at various occasions like plays, dinner or shows. I wear a kilt as often as I can and very often wear a tie with a kilt an jacket. @@davorzdralo8000

[@BruceDanton-xw6eg]

Thank you for this of course too. Ties worn are nice indeed too.

[@wstks-fmworldwide5390]

I have just over 100 (and just purchased a new tie from Mountain and Sackett), and enjoy wearing them all the time here in Michigan. Unusual? Yes, but I don't let that stop me.

[@nm2000]

On my opinion ties are an essential of a men‘s wardrobe. Whenever I wear a suit I wear a tie, because a without it, the suit wouldn’t be complete and the huge white spot that could be seen without a tie would look atrocious. When I wear combinations I usually wear ties, sometimes even the more flashy 1990s ties are working fine (these are perfect when you want to wear a tie, but it’s a very causal occasion, e.g going to play some bowling. Because they are somewhat casual). The only time I wear combinations without a tie is when it’s very hot (30 degrees and more) because then it’s too hot, but when I wear a suit, it could be 50+ degrees I would still wear a tie!

[@chrisblanc663]

At 50, the tie isn’t the problem.

[@hannuback]

I used to do outdoor work with mentally disabled persons for almost a year. We picked up trash and did some gardening etc, so wearing a tie to work wouldn't have been practical. The most formal I could get was wearing an army surplus field shirt; thick cotton, so it was warm enough even when it rained and loose enough to allow movement and to fit a wool undershirt for colder months. I enjoyed doing outdoor work, but at the same time I was thinking that when I get a job where I can wear a formal shirt and a tie, I will. Sometimes people who don't know me ask me why I'm wearing a tie and if it's for a special occasion. For me it's also self-care; I'm worth it to wear a tie every day, if I want to. And I often do, but in the summertime it's often those Hawaii-shirts :D

[@JasperDamste]

While I do enjoy dressing up, I do feel that adding a tie is just a bit too much of a good thing. For certain occasions such as a business new years party, weddings and funerals I will wear them. But sometimes I'll wear one because I feel like it. Nice video as usual 👍

[@gentlemansgazette]

Thanks, Jasper - in which situations do you feel like ties are too much of a good thing?

[@JasperDamste]

@@gentlemansgazette sometimes I feel a dress shirt and a blazer is dressed up enough and a tie would be just a bit much for every day wear. There's no real logic behind it, more of a feeling

[@michaelcorrigan4625]

Great info presented in an entertaining and accessible fashion.

[@percydigmore8299]

Audrey Hepburn had that lovely quote about dressing nicely for the person you are with. Whenever I go to see my diabetic consultant I always wear a tie as a mark of respect for his expertise. At school we used to have casual change on a Sunday afternoon, from 2-5 we would be required to remove our stiff detachable collars and change into an white shirt with an attached collar but still wearing our house ties, this was considered 'casual' - but still carried a mark of respect. Old habits die hard I guess.

[@FlatcapHobbit]

I think another reason is ill fitting off the rack shirts. I know for me I can either have a shirt with a collar that fits comfortably but is otherwise a tent or the shirt fits great but the collar strangles me. Custom shirts can be a solution but not cost effective for many. Finding one that fits both is a remarkable occurrence.

[@jude9225]

I love bold ties from Versace in 1990s. Proper power ties makes you look like an absolute baller ❤️

[@somegoodfella]

Thank God I'm not the only one. Contrast collar shirts and power ties are the way to go.

[@ilovenerdygirls6872]

​@@somegoodfellaAgreed! Those always get me lots of compliments!

[@Ambmdm]

I've always liked ties. As a child I would look in my grandfather's closet at his ties and admire the style and design. Now I bought my first piece of classic clothing I'm looking forward to wearing them.

[@cameroncamcast6321]

Great video. My reason for tie wearing is that I can honestly give an explanation as long as this video about why I believe in them. I’ve learned many of those that are against, just jump over the question with either a laugh or embarrassment. I do understand it’s better for it to be a choice than force but I just never saw it as a trend, but more as a relief or excuse which, to me, is not suiting is designed for. Thanks for the video.

[@RenkTV7]

Love the fish tie. Big big, double double, quattro ++ ++.

[@martyvan4206]

People will treat you the way you dress. A nice tie is a symbol of civility, respect, etiquette, and good taste. It shows that you're a mature, responsible adult who cares about other people who have to look at you. It makes my wife/kids proud to be seen with me. It is the only decent way to live.

[@ethanbarber3377]

That’s a positive perspective. But some people definitely just assume you’re stuck up or something like that. I’ve experienced it :/

[@martyvan4206]

@@ethanbarber3377 You can't make everybody happy. A slovenly dressed person feels judged in the presence of a well dressed one because it exposes his shortcomings. Just like an intelligent one outshines those who are less bright. But you can't dumb down to make the dummies look smarter. Neither can you dress down to make the slobs look nicer. Someone has to set the example, and the others will follow. Don't try to "fit in" with the poor performers.

[@RS-B5ZV]

@@martyvan4206 bravo Sir. I prefer and feel comfortable in a smartly pressed shirt, tie and neatly pressed trousers along with polished oxford shoes. I am sadly amongst casual workers in which tattoos on show and t shirts are the norm

[@rwferr2]

I think what you say was true until fairly recently but at this point people walking around in suits and ties is so rare as to be peculiar. I have been out all day and have seen exactly zero

[@martyvan4206]

@@rwferr2 Everybody likes suits and ties, but nobody wants to be the one to wear it. Just like exercise, diet, studying ... it takes too much effort. Like like everything else in life, somebody has to set the example. So don't worry about what everybody else is doing - you do what's right and pursue excellence. This is what successful people do and why they stand out from the crowd.

[@clayjeffries3901]

Hi Preston. ,I enjoy your clever word play.

[@CreativeUsernameHere-r1k]

I like wearing ties, that small bit of croatian merc style is just nice.

[@Narweeboy]

I love Gentlemen's Gazette. I have taken a lot your points into my wardrobe and follow your advise as much as possible. Ties, however, are an exception. I have 30 ties and now being a 45 year old, I do not know if they are "worth it". They are an extremely uncomfortable accessories. One could argue that cufflinks or pocket squares are just decorations but unlike ties they do not stifle me.

[@dandiehm8414]

Buy your shirts 1/2 size larger in the collar and your ties won't stifle you.

[@chrisblanc663]

How do you mean uncomfortable? Like tight around your neck, or gets in the way when your moving? If it’s tight around your neck, the issue is with the collar, as you can loosen a tie. If the problem is that the tie gets in the way, swinging any such way you can get a tie bar, or my favorite, wear a vest that holds it back. (Maybe not the best idea if it’s really hot)

[@themoderndandy713]

​@@dandiehm8414 Exactly this. I buy my shirts several sizes too big in the collar, and I'm comfortable wearing a tie every day. This is coming from someone with a sensory condition that makes me sensitive in areas like that!

[@EJSNJ]

Preston Schlueter is truly a gem! The Gentleman's Gazette is a treasured contemporary resource on the subject of timeless menswear.

[@palmerhusky]

I work in a convenience store, just a clerk, so people are shocked when they find out that im a suit and tie guy. Ties are some of my favorite things to shop for! I even worked at Jos A. Bank for a while and I've ended up with a collection of over 40 ties and bow ties, and I still buy more on occasion! Its a shame to me that some people view people who enjoy styles like this as being stuck up. You don't have to be stuck up to enjoy a style.

[@CaspersCave]

Can't get behind the new look of wearing an open collar with a formal suit. When I encounter a man dressed that way I have to resist the urge to ask him if he lost his tie 👔👍

[@edwardgenet164]

I feel the same, its like looking at a car with three wheels.

[@TheThormick]

Oh, this is an interesting video for GG to release on the one day I've shown up at my current place of work wearing a necktie. (There was an office party, I was the only one wearing a necktie, a blue, white, brown paisley linen tie that is just perfect on a summer day.)

[@williamoneal2763]

I am a 84 year old door/guest greeter at my church. I always wear a blazer and commentary pants colors and top it off with a good looking tie. I look sharp indeed. This Sunday, a lady about 45 said to me..” You look snazzy “. So fellows women notice and do like to see a man dressed up wearing a tie and looking sharp. 😊

[@LatimusChadimus]

It doesn't quite bother men when men wear a collared shirt with one button undone, but when 2or3 are undone, it does look tacky, distasteful and unsightly. I like all kravats, and even don't mind the casual no-tie one button undone. Keep promoting all the best of classic menswear!

[@acftmxman]

It has been my personal experience that when a man wears a proper tie, he is treated more properly, with professionalism and courtesy. I prefer more classic patterned or solid ties. The idea is that it will be fashionable today and 20 years from now. That being said, I have two JD Blades ties that I love and will always keep. Even though JD Blades could get out there on design, the two I have look good even today as they did 30 years ago.

[@0956y]

If you visit Exhibitions it is still common practice, I get to wear a suit and different ties every day during week of exhibition

[@ZachariahMBaird]

I find it interesting that the stock footage they play whenever they mention dressing casually shows guys wearing button down shirts and even a Fedora, which is way more formal than what most people wear.

[@captainash1297]

All about context, I refer to it as “Sharp Casual” where it is not fit for your average office space/wedding/etc but is still more refined than just a t-shirt and jeans.

[@j3tztbassman123]

I wore a bow tie and vest to an optional work meetings, yesterday. Simply because I could.

[@johnlennon3177]

Please do a video explaining "¿Why did men stop wearing Coats?" (Coats in general, trench, overcoats, etc)

[@davorzdralo8000]

Because we invented centra heating and cars. It's not some big mistery.

[@pallasathena1555]

I’m currently wearing a heavy wool rep tie bc it’s November and I do want to put the heating on

[@kent266]

Nothing beats wearing a beautiful silk necktie with a perfectly fitting white dress shirt and dress suit. I could wear it all day and night.

[@errittsmith4536]

I love the classic look so I will ware on every once in a while

[@scottt.4596]

Great content! Thanks. I have an important job interview coming up. Real Estate sales position. Should I wear a tie?

[@LatimusChadimus]

Those 9 puns, Preston, were all 10/10!

[@kobusferreira3386]

I love wearing ties. I believe them to be stylish and just an essential accessory when dressing up. I always get complimented on them. Even in yhe work place, I was excuses from a staff meeting discussing the "too casual" way the staff was dressing, because management felt that there is no issue with the way I dress.

[@errittsmith4536]

When I started working at Kroger 26 years ago I wore a long tie everyday I love wearing them I will wear one to this day on my day off or a Holiday for that day it depends what I have to do that day

[@paulomorais2066]

As a Conservatory boy, I started wearing formal suits very early (13yo) and informal suits at 17. I’ve allways regarded the tie as a sign of maturity and I felt that I shouldn’t wear one PRECISELY to distinguish as a teenager from grown-up men. So I built my style all around the shirt+suit without a tie or turtleneck+suit in the winter. While in my twenties, I started to wear ties gradually in the most formal occasions. Ironically, when I turned 30, I had ZERO occasions to wear a tie. So, from 31 on, I decided to wear a tie with casual outfits at night (for restaurants and bars) and I ALLWAYS get SEVERAL compliments.

[@TheTerryE]

What drives me nuts is the number of men I see wearing a dress shirt with a tail NOT tucked in.

[@caesarortega5249]

Speaking from experience of being a shabbily dressed man that turned into a well dressed man. I used to do that because my shirts were too baggy and the waist of my pants was too low so when I would tuck my shirts they would keep getting untucked and would look unflattering (it's a negative feedback loop, companies make bad clothes because people buy bad clothes which makes companies make more bad clothes and so on). Once I got shirts that fit correctly and wore higher waisted pants (not to mention wearing shirt garters when I am not wearing a jacket) I actually love the way a tucked in shirt looks.

[@ctlspl]

Tucking in only looks good if you have a small waist. Otherwise it accentuates your belly, which I try to avoid.

[@RouletteRog]

Yes, please do a video on the decline of bow ties (although, some folks say that they're making a comeback). Also, would you consider doing a feature on American companies that make bow ties today (e.g., Beau Ties Ltd, R. Hanauer, etc.)?

[@chrisblanc663]

I do enjoy wearing a tie. But could never get into bow ties. Something about them just doesn’t sit well to me. Not sure if it just automatically feels like someone is trying too hard, the gap showing on the shirt that a normal tie usually keeps covered, or something else. It’s just not my cup of tea. I do want to own one, to learn how to tie them, so that I can teach my son some day how to tie his own bow tie, in case he ends up wanting to wear them.

[@moshebmoshe]

Very nice outfit Preston thanks!

[@michaeldillard1408]

I never stopped!

[@thewatcher4552]

I'll never stop! I buy at least 2 ties a month! I look forward to Sunday worship! My grandfather always said everyman should have at least one suit, and tie! (Especially Paul Fedrick)

[@ZoomZoom-ng6sn]

It's a keeper for me definitely.

[@the_9ent]

Coming from someone who was happy to wear ties to work for years but stopped as my style changed, I think there is still a requirement for them. However, outside of a work environment or a formal occasion, I can see why people lean away from them nowadays.

[@tomdavy6765]

When I retired, I gave away most of my ties. My prim5 problems with ties are: easy to stain and require a perfect shirt collar. I wear a pocket square for colour and class. I dropped hundreds at Jim Thompson's in Bangkok.

[@timothycallahan3372]

Preston - I love that you are impeccably dressed - as usual. And as usual, your explication is excellent. My question is - what can be done to stem, if not reverse, the tidal decline of menswear, specifically suits and ties? Thank you and the GG for all your efforts.

[@gentlemansgazette]

A good question - perhaps this video would be of use to you: www.gentlemansgazette.com/is-the-suit-dying/?

[@cyrilignatiuskendrick6663]

Very thoughtful, tasteful and well done!

[@paulrithosh84]

Brother I like the Vitoria knot in tie keep rocking

[@SwagPKVids]

I wear pretty bold patterned jackets. Not all that classical, objectively. When I throw a funky tie in the mix it gets me a few more mentions. I think it being a formality bender intrigues people.

[@mjahanzaibjuttzaibi1787]

Hello Preston! I have a dark brown suit...Should I buy a Pink tie?? (Similar to yours) Having brown skin and black hair (medium contrast)

[@mjahanzaibjuttzaibi1787]

@fgfghjkggdfdghjfgfjh no opinion needed from mr ABC gone wrong!

[@Poita316]

I have 9, yet the last time I had to wear one was almost 9 years ago when I got married. My current wardrobe doesn't require it, nor does my current job as it would look overdressed at the company I work at. My grandfather on the other hand never skipped a day without his tie. I'd like to see more ties "in the wild"

[@layouts77]

I wore ties to weddings, and now to funerals. My job has zero dress code, and I'm of the age of declining friends and thus never get invited to anything. So my tie collection sits unless I randomly wear one for no reason.

[@altongrimes]

I think that there is such a thing as a more relaxed formality. There is an alternative way to look sharp without getting "tied up" in a tie

[@DavidMatine]

When Time Warner and AOL merged it was a telling experience. The Time execs from NYC would show up in traditional suits ,and the AOL programmers from LA would show up in Hawaiian t shirts. I guess LA won that battle.

[@silverado_motions_my21]

I remember when I was in pre-university at school, we had to wear "formal" attire. Formal in our sense (Malaysian) just wear dress shirts, slacks and leather shoes. Other guys just wear that but I'm the only guy wear tie. My teachers and friends did complemented me and indirectly started a trend.

[@theLEGOguy22]

I wore a toe everyday for years - all through school and for the first 10 years of my working life. So glad society has moved on and for the past 20 years I wear causal clothes to work everyday and on weekends.

[@frcluc]

Hear, hear! Ties are a relic and objectively a redundant and ridiculous attachment.

[@suem6004]

Hubby wears a tie every day for work then church on Sunday. Only Saturday is tie-less.

[@suem6004]

@fgfghjkggdfdghjfgfjh There are still Europeans who are humble and respectful people who still dress appropriately. Not making this a fight. Just saying your circle may not but there are indeed observant Christians out there.

[@jeffmay6302]

Why do you assume that he lives in America? I live in Australia and am a member of a thriving church.

[@Fush1234]

What is the book that you use to obtain all the drawings of gentlemen with neckties.

[@vinnyivanov2906]

Please more more MORE!!!!!!

[@jaxonrudder1653]

would you do a reveiw Alden shoes

[@Diicto]

What’s the name of the tie style in the beginning? I’ve seen it in Al Pacino’s scene in “Scent of A Woman” and can’t stop thinking about that style. I’d love it if you help a brother out. 🤧

[@DTPoe]

I love ties, I'm a surgeon, I could very well just use scrubs everyday, but I just love formal attires and ties. Just one question: what's your opinion on fancy tie knots? like eldredge and all that.

[@gentlemansgazette]

Typically, men who wear them are not the ones I would describe as well dressed. I see those knots more often on turquoise shirts with bright orange ties...

[@DTPoe]

@@gentlemansgazette Wow first thanks for the reply. Second, ok I see where you are going and agree, there are some of those knots that I would use depending on situations but still yes, thanks again.

[@kesetokaiba]

4:03 "undoing" is another Preston Pun Counter which slid under the radar this time xD Humor aside, another quality video; I love this channel :)

[@nateranger783]

Has that suit recently been tailored or has Preston just been working out? It looks like a much better fit on the chest than it did in previous videos.

[@chrisblanc663]

Probably just wondering.