Comments on: The Act of Getting Dressed

By: Turling

Turling — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 18:14:51 +0000

While I don’t have the luxury of indulging in the mornings while dressing, as I am the only family member who works and am usually prepping myself in the dark as my wife sleeps, I love nothing more then the undressing from the day. The kids know that when dad goes upstairs after work they can QUIETLY come up and we can talk, or they must stay downstairs. I grab a draft/wine/cocktail and begin the process of shutting down from the day. Putting everything away, brushing the suit, folding my square, all of these things I find to be quite soothing.

By: Stephen

Stephen — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 03:17:50 +0000

My bar is 1 1/2″ which is about as short as I would go. Any smaller and you can’t use it to hold ties in the 3 1/4″ to 3 1/2″ range. On the other end, I do think 3″ is pushing it. I would say 1 1/2″ to 2 1/2″ is the sweet spot.

By: Benn

Benn — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 02:29:45 +0000

Can you tell me the exact length of your tie bar? Do you feel that 3″ is too long for a tie bar? thanks

By: Benn

Benn — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 12:36:42 +0000

Of course its an heirloom, that would be just my luck, because its perfect. I have been trying to find a plain, narrow bar, just like this, but that is an alligator style clip like yours, rather than a slide. I think they do less if any damage

By: Stephen

Stephen — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 01:17:52 +0000

Benn,

The tie bar is actually an heirloom from my grandfather. I haven’t had any problems with it damaging shirts or ties yet. I will say be careful with knit ties, as the back side of the bar can easily snag a loop. Just put it on and take it off slowly and you should be fine.