LITTLE ROCK — Q. I’ve noted variable necktie sizes and patterns. Is the trend again toward more narrow, striped ties? Please describe current favored widths, and stripes versus plain or patterns. A.

WASHINGTON -- Necktie patterns can behave in strange and mysterious ways on television. President Bush's tie at his Tuesday news conference is a case in point. His selection, navy with small white ...

Imagine trying to explain to E.T. why it is the custom among Earth males to knot a strip of colored fabric under the shirt collars. Analyzed as a strip of colored cloth, the necktie is meaningless.

It’s not on purpose, but I don’t find myself discussing menswear here very often. That’s probably because men’s clothes tend to be boring; shirt, pants, jacket (maybe) and you’re done. The “Stars and ...

Every item on this page was chosen by a Town & Country editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. A good tie can make all the difference in a guy's outfit. Whether he's ...