If there is one thing in this world I can never figure out, it is how to properly store my ties.  They are always falling on the floor, getting wadded up in my dresser, or just seem to disappear altogether.  I tried different strategies but every time I ended up with a bunch of sloppy, wrinkly ties that were falling apart at the seams.
My apartment has the perfect closet; it is 35 square feet and offers tons of storage.  Everything is in its right place, I never have a problem storing large items.  Ties are unique in that they don’t take up much closet storage space, but they are so shifty and falling all the time! And getting stepped on! I had to put an end to this tie travesty.

Wooden Peg 36 Neck Tie Rack

I fired up the old iMac, got on the inter-webs, and landed on one of my favorite sites, StacksandStacks.com. As I browsed the site I thought of the days when I would be able to hang up to 36 ties on one single rack, specifically designated for ties and ties only!  (Okay I suppose I will let my wife hang her necklaces from time to time).
I finally found the perfect tie storage solution: the wooden peg 36 neck tie rack.  This baby is able to store every single one of my ties, and mounts right on the wall.  The natural color of the wood was the perfect complement to the light hardwood floor in my closet.

The next day as I walked into my office with a pristine tie wrapped around my neck and dangling over my shirt, my boss walked up to.  “Son I’d like to talk to you for a moment,” he said firmly to me.  As I confusedly approached his desk, he shut the door.  “I always thought of you as a solid worker son,” he told me in his rough, whiskey drenched voice,  “but I never envisioned you as a leader of men.  After seeing that glorious, immaculate tie you are wearing, I have decided to promote you to CEO.”

As they say, sometimes all it takes is a space saving tie rack.

Are you one of those folks that occasionally wears a ’silly tie’? I’m assuming not, but in case you are: Shame on you! Ties are serious business, and not intended to be a way for you to be humorous. If you want a way to be funny in the office, then you should clip out your favorite ‘Dilbert’ cartoon, laminate it, and keep it in your wallet. Then, whenever you need a chuckle, you may take the comic out (on your break, or when you’re alone in your car during your lunch hour) and look at it. That will be a fun time, and also allow you to remain professional. Questions about what tie to wear? In most cases, you can refer to this list to find out what tie NOT to wear to any important event or somewhere you want to leave a positive impression on your style.

However, these are just a FEW of the ties that need to be kept hidden until Halloween. If you are ever curious what kind of tie to go with, always go with something simple and plain compared to ANY of these, and NO shapes.

If you must have this collection of ties, you’ll want a tie organizer to keep them them hidden in between your dress shirts. This is very serious, and of paramount importance: these ties are for fun only and should never be worn in any kind of serious situation. Remember: first impressions are lasting impressions.

As many times as I’ve tried, I always forget how to tie a tie. I worked at Dillard’s for a short period of time, and I spent my long and boring days trying to learn different tie knots. The only problem is, I’d have to be looking at a cheat sheet and it would take me 15 thousand tries.

I know how difficult it is to tie a tie, let alone remember how to tie it a year later! I’ve included a helpful video that provides step-by-step instructions on tying that tie!

If you are just a tie newbie, the video will help you a lot and hopefully this blog will as well.

Check out my post on tie racks. It is important to have a tie rack at home to keep your ties in excellent condition. Ties are one of those things you can use for many years, as long as you take care of them.

There are many simple tie racks for those who have just a few ties to keep track of.

Keep the link to this video and blog - I post lots of new stuff for tie newbies!

How to tie a tie

Ever curious who in the heck invented the necktie or where it came from? Who cast the spell of neckties to the business professional’s attire?

It appears that the necktie originated in 210 B.C. when the first ever Chinese Emperor decided to make life-like replicas of all the soldiers in his army - that’s literally thousands of terracotta replicas of his army - and each one had a cloth around its neck.

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So, my coworker gave me this great idea of multi-purpose use for tie racks. Once I started looking, there were lots of products for kitchen organization that would be great for tie racks oddly enough.

The winner of the most unpredictable kitchen storage item as a tie rack is the under the cabinet cup holder!

Now, I know you don’t hang your ties in the kitchen but if you are anything like my dad and brothers, you will use anything from the kitchen if it works. My dad has used my mom’s liquid funnels and hand mixer and beaters all for a cement project. For some reason, kitchen products just seem to work well.

I think this cup holder will be a great tie rack hanging from a closet shelf. You can’t buy a tie rack for as cheap as this cup holder is. There are 5 hooks on each side, allowing you to hold an ample amount of ties, scarves or belts.

So, keep in mind that you may have household items around the house that could work perfect for something else. If you have any other multi-purpose alerts let me know and we’ll post them up for others to take advantage of!

A fun trend that’s been around for a while is making a huge comeback and it’s become more popular than ever.

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When it comes to learning to tie your necktie, and doing a good job at it, there are tons of tools and products to utilize in your quest to tie the perfect knot.

Besides the ample amount of necktie tying videos available on YouTube alone, there are specialized products to get the job done as well. One product in particular is called the Dimpler.

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Ties are one of those things that get the brunt of a lot of jokes, especially when they look as ridiculous as some of these. In most cases, you can refer to this list to find out what tie NOT to wear to any important event or somewhere you want to leave a positive impression on your style.

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For all you necktie haters out there, here are a few reasons to rebel about wearing a tie. They are all legit so take note. If your boss doesn’t buy it, you’ll have to suck it up and in invest in a great tie rack! Read the rest of this entry »

Ever curious who in the heck invented the necktie or where it came from? Who cast the spell of neckties to the business professional’s attire?

It appears that the necktie originated in 210 B.C. when the first ever Chinese Emperor decided to make life-like replicas of all the soldiers in his army - that’s literally thousands of terracotta replicas of his army - and each one had a cloth around its neck.

Read the rest of this entry »