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.

Picture this if you will: it’s minutes before you have to head out to a fancy anniversary dinner, a career making meeting, or a get together with the in-laws, and you’re stuck on a tie-fishing expedition in your own closet. Or better yet, you have all ties in one place: space-efficiently stuffed in your dresser drawer together with your belts, socks and underwear; now that you found the one acceptable, spouse and GQ approved choice, it looks like it went through a baler, but you can’t iron that kind of fabric blend. Or even better still, you tried to iron it and scorched an avant-garde statement right onto the most noticeable part. Does any of it sound familiar? If so, don’t despair, you are not alone.

Light-up Rotating Tie and Belt Rack

Millions of men around the globe often find themselves sending rays of primordial hatred to the long perished neckwear inventor. Not that you despise ties per se, but the sheer agony that the social protocol bestows upon you makes you dream fondly of a simpler time when clubbing a beast with a stick was enough to gain all the recognition one can ever amass. If, on the other hand, you have never ended up in a kind of predicament depicted above, you either are a highly efficient entity with a possibly alien genome factor, or you have managed to conquer the chaos with the help of a closet organizer, such as this Light-up Rotating Tie and Belt Rack from Stacks and Stacks. Few things are more fun to watch than your ties and belts going on an illuminated merry-go-round, when all you have to do is pick a winner. Great for businessmen, executives, federal agents and entertainment moguls alike, it will also make an exciting holiday gift for your fashion-forward uncle or father in-law. That said, your significant other will definitely enjoy a more peaceful, collected you when it’s time for another family reunion.

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, it’s the holiday season. It sure feels like a lot of things are extending: store hours are getting longer, shopping lists are getting longer, and belts need to be extended because of all of those delicious holiday treats. Well, if you’re getting more belts, you may need more belt storage. Check out this Extendable Sliding Belt and Tie Rack!

This fully extendable belt rack mounts to the wall or closet door, and slides out with ease, making the task of belt selection more convenient! The belt hanger slides smoothly on a concealed track, that is completely hidden when retracted. In addition to belts, ties, and scarves, the heavy-duty posts can hold robes, jackets, and more! Discover the convenience of not having to reach deep into the closet for belts; this belt organizer reaches to you, for simple and easy belt selection! Best of all, it’s proudly made in the USA!

A belt rack would make a perfect gift idea for the gentleman in your life. After all, if he wears pants, chances are he wears a belt! And if he has a belt, chances are he actually has a couple of belts (dressy vs. casual, neutral colors vs. brights, fabric vs. leather). So, this belt rack is a great choice for keeping all those belts neatly organized!

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!

Perhaps you just don’t have room for a tie rack. Even though space is sometimes a premium, you can still hang your favorite ties. Never let a lack of closet space make you disorganized! In every closet, there’s room for a hook. Stylish and functional, this Bach Hook is the perfect way to hang some of your favorite ties.

Even though this hook is designed for coats and jackets, you can still loop a few select ties through the loops. It’s the perfect way to have ties a la carte! Or is it a la mode? I can never remember.

Here’s another wall hook! This is the Flip Wall Hook. It’s called the flip wall hook because the hooks flip down when you need them, and flip up when you don’t! Plus, with five hooks, you’ll be able to hang a tie for everyday of your work week. Just don’t get any overtime! And if you do, use that extra money to buy some new ties!

Knowing how to tie a tie becomes second nature over time. But at first? Man, that is one sharp learning curve. Finding instructions on how to tie a tie can be difficult. A lot of the time, they look a little like this:

Not very helpful, right? Luckily I found some clear directions at How to Tie a Tie. These guys do a great job of demystifying the tie tying process. First, check out their great visual instruction:

And if you click over to their site, you’ll find terrific written instructions, as well.

Now that you know how to tie a tie, where are you going to keep your ties when you’re not wearing them? How about this Light Up Rotating Tie Rack? he mechanical wonders of this item allow it to mount and secure to your closet rod.  It holds up to 64 ties and belts safely and securely — and when it comes time to use them, you can easily pick one!  This tie and belt rack rotates and lights-up while in operation!  The Light-up Rotating Tie and Belt Rack requires 4 “C” batteries.

Plus, since it lights up, you can pick out a tie in the dark! It’s perfect if you have to get up early to go to work. In fact, it’s a lot like something James Bond would have! A cool gadget, some stylish accessories - all you need is a martini, and you’ll be all set to channel your inner spy!

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!