Part of the appeal of the Mad Men hit TV show is the fashion. In fact one could argue that the men’s and women’s clothing could be considered a character! The clothes certainly is stylish and doesn’t go unnoticed. In fact the trend toward men’s narrow neckties has been popular for over 4 years due in part to the show.
Part of the appeal of this Mad Men Skinny Diamond Pattern Tie is its understated colors, with one unusual embellishment serving as a visual anchor. The blue and white flourish looks like an inverted exclamation point!
Whether you prefer 60’s skinny rockabilly style ties or 80’s narrow retro neckties, we’ve got pages upon pages of thin vintage ties to satisfy your personal taste.
The Best Time to Wear Narrow Neckties:
Thin or classic neckties are such an up and coming style, because they can be dressed up or down depending on the event and the sense of style of the wearer. The best thing is that everyone from young boys to executives are pulling off this look which gives them an instant cool edge.
For busy men, a patterned, all purpose suit or plaid shirt can be teamed up with a mono colored vintage men’s neckties. Keep the look professional by picking a tie that is a little narrower than usual, creating the aura of self-assurance and leadership. Sometimes the classic skinny necktie has a subtle but special design half way up the necktie which can bring a bit of attention to an otherwise mundane business suit.
At a formal occasion a thin tie, paired with a formal black suit and white button down shirt is a timeless look. For a less formal look, a skinny tie can also be combined with a cotton shirt and a vest. To create a casual and comfortable look, roll up the sleeves on a long sleeved shirt or go with short sleeves and add a striped or bold colored patterned skinny necktie.
Though skinny neckties look special, their small size means they are just not the best look for larger men. Buff, muscular men will appear more appropiate with a regular width tie. Also, the skinny necktie style is more in tune with younger men. To still get the style of the Mad Man hit show, older men and more buff men can wear a tie that is thin, but a bit wider than the 2 inch ties typically worn as thin neckties.
Pure silk neckties in pastel blues, muted grays, browns and greens pull off the classic look that held court during the rockability era. Of course, narrow ties in plaid, featuring graphics, exciting reds, purples and oranges can also work great. When going with a bold tie remember that the more vivid the tie is, the more tuned down the rest of the outfit should be, to keep from looking too busy.
Buying a Classic Narrow Necktie
Second hand stores are a perfect place to look for vintage ties. The Mad Men tv show has inspired a number of fashion designers to create classic styles. This includes fashion designer Michael Kors who has created an early 60s inspired line. Classic neckties from the era can be bought on the web as well. Thin neckties straight from the 1950’s and 1960’s can be found with a google search.