Being somewhat adjoined to ties for the better part of my life, I have learned many things that apparently have slipped what seems to be the majority of the tie wearing public's attention. As I am so opinionated on this, I can't help but think that I will have more to say on the topic, thus this is Essay 1.
That said, guys... figure out how long a tie should be and deal with it!
In as simple of terms as I can make it, here is what you should aim for. The bottom of your tie goes to a point. The corners of that point that meet the sides of the tie should be between the top and bottom of your belt when you are standing erect.
No. It is not acceptable to have three inches of shirt showing below your tie, no matter how keg-like your belly is. Likewise, it is inappropriate (though somewhat less egregiously so) to have it hanging down and covering your fly.
A tie that is tied too short or long expresses one of two things, ignorance or indifference. Neither of which are desirable qualities.
I promise, if you take the extra time the first few times you tie a new tie to get it just right, it will come easily from that point on. If you are wearing a tie it is because you care enough to dress up. Care enough to know how to dress up then.
'Nuff said... for now.
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