My husband has a huge collection of neck ties.  I have to admit, I get a little jealous of him for being able to accessorize and jazz up his outfit in this way.  His neck ties range from beautiful vintage designer neck ties, to wacky themed neck ties, to ones that make a statement.  He has been collecting them his entire adult life, and almost all of them come with a story.  A great find at a thrift store, a neck tie that was passed down from his grandfather, the various neck ties I have given him for birthday and anniversary presents.  I would say that in his collection of neckties, he has a little over eighty five.  And whenever I need to find a great gift for him, I know that there are endless neck ties available on the web and they will probably never run out of ideas!  At the rate he’s going, he’ll probably be able to open a neck tie museum someday.

Tie - O - Matic Motorized Tie Rack

Once my husband’s neck tie collection started getting too big for the average neck tie rack, I had to start looking for a more efficient way of organizing them.  Not only because the tie rack was running out of space, but because it started getting too hard for him to find the one he wanted.  And different occasions call for different neck ties.
So for his birthday, a couple of years ago, I got him this really cool Tie-O-Matic motorized tie rack.  It can hold sixty four neck ties, which at the time was about all he had so it was enough.  He has since added a second tie spinning rack to the closet rod to accommodate his ever growing collection.  He was a fan of it right from the start, because it went up so easily and made a huge improvement in his morning routine.  Selecting a neck tie has never been so easy for him; all he has to do is push a button and they spin around until he sees the one he wants.  I never knew there could be a better gift for him than a neck tie – a motorized spinning tie rack was!

By Clive Oxford

I’m a powerful business executive, so I know just how important it is to look my best. My clothing needs to be wrinkle free and immaculate. Keeping business attire in incredible shape can sometimes try your patience, and organizing these clothes can be cumbersome. It doesn’t have to be that way.

I have a suggestion for those working in the business sector, with a closet full of business attire: consider a fine mens valet. They are functional, stylish, and best of all, they make the day to day process of preparing fro your day at the office all the more simple.  You can hang suits, belts, pants, trousers, socks, almost every facet of your business attire from a valet.  They remain organized, free of wrinkles, and ready for you when you need them.

mens valets

I purchased a fine model online from a dependable online retailer, Stacks and Stacks, but you can fine a mens valet almost anywhere. The model I chose features dependability, and a classic look. It handily fits into my closet, and every night I can set out my items to wear for the next morning.  It really helps speed me along to that first meeting, knowing I look my best, and didn’t need to waste time selecting clothing for the day.

What is a nice side benefit to a well designed and fully-functional valet is a seat.  yes, having a seat whilst placing shoes upon your feet is a real comfort.  You may also find it convenient to place you wallet, jewelry, or other personal items into the myriad shelves or holding areas of the valet.

As a top executive, I needed to find a dependable valet for my clothing. I discovered a perfect model online, and utilized the valet to make my clothing storage and organization easier.

You can too.

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

In today’s economy, tie care can fall to the bottom of the budget. In fact, it may not even be a concern. However, keeping your ties in great condition will save you money in the long run because you will not have to purchase a new tie when the time comes to wear one. Ties can get expensive so it is smarter to take care of the ties you have now so they’ll last you a long time.

You’d be surprised how affordable tie care can be.

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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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In the wide world of tie racks there are so many different styles to choose from. No matter the size of your collection, there is a tie rack style for you! These are only 5 examples of ways to store and organize your tie collections. Check back for more styles to make a good decision!

This is one of the newer and more fun styles of tie racks. The motorized rotation of the rack makes it a breeze to browse through a large collection of ties quickly. This particular one holds 64 ties and 8 belts, perfect for the avid tie wearer.

This cedar, wall mounted tie rack is a classic way to organize a tie collection. With a double row of hooks along the piece of wood, you can quickly and easily hang your tie up after a long day. The aromatic cedar scent will keep your ties smelling fresh.

To save on space go with something like this. In the shape of a hanger, this tie rack fits in nicely with your other clothes in the closet. The double row of hooks offers ample space for your tie and belt storage. Your ties hang freely and will remain unwrinkled.

This is another cool option for a tie rack. Mounted to the wall, the bar holds tie hangers. The tie hangers are just like the ones you’ll find in department stores, making this the perfect way to keep your ties in brand new condition. (Just don’t drop any mustard…)

This very fun tie rack is great for any tie collection! It hangs nicely in the closet and easily holds many ties, keeping them straight and wrinkle free. This tie rack is a creative approach to a classic rack. Not only can it hold your ties, it can also double to hold belts or scarves as well.

Like I said, this is just 5 of the many options out there for tie racks. There will be another showcase of some popular tie racks as well as a how-to on maintaining your tie collection and taking good care of your ties.

Have a favorite tie rack? How many ties are in your collection? How do you take care of your ties? I’d love to hear your advice!

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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Bringing ties on trips can be stressful – especially if you are heading somewhere important and that tie is going to make a difference.

There are several options for storing your ties for travel, some better than others, but each option is sure to prevent any damage to your ties.

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If hanging your neckties is not your thing, there is a product out there that may suit your fancy.

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Hi I’m Larry Wilson and I write a blog called Bike Racks Blog and it’s all about bike racks and cool things having to do with bike racks!  I’ve been allowed to take a swing at Tie Racks Blog, because I found a great tie rack that I really wanted to share!  First thing’s first.  I want to tell you about my favorite show of all-time, and that’s 24 the Show.  It stars the fellow from the Young Gunner movie, and now he saves America always.  But he is also fashionable in his clothing choices.  He favors ties.

I starting thinking how great it would be if Jack Bauer (the 24 guy) had a cool tie rack.  I starting thinking about what kind of rack he would have.  And then I found it, right on the site called Stacks and Stacks!  It’s called the 24-Hook Extendable Scarf and Neck Tie Hanger.  Now, obviously Jack Bauer will have nothing to do with scarves, unless he’s choking a suspect to get information on where the bomb is going to go off, but for ties it’s perfect!

The 24 Tie Rack fully extends for easy access, so you can grab your favorite tie and get out of the house fast, and it easily bolts to the wall or inner door of a cabinet or closet. Tough, durable and flexible clasps secure those ties and scarves in place, just like Jack Bauer defending democracy.  It’s the perfect rack for all your tie missions, and it could also be given as a thoughtful gift.  Made in the USA, of course!  Well that’s my suggestion, I hope you enjoyed it.  Thanks, Tie Rack fans!  Nice to meet you!