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11-06-2004, 09:01 AM
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One of the Regulars
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Reno Nevada
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I have large number of 1940s belly hugger ties. Was wondering what knot looks best with these ties?
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11-07-2004, 02:03 PM
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Familiar Face
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Los Angeles
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I haven't heard that term before.
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11-08-2004, 01:47 PM
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"A" List Customer
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: 51st State
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Most 40's movie stars, and John Kerry, did a Windsor knot.
Do "Belly Huggers" refer to short ties? Regards, Master Daniel A. Riser Esq |
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11-08-2004, 03:46 PM
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One Too Many
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Palookaville
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I think the term is "belly warmers" which are short, wide ties. Most of my 40's ties would qualify I think. I'm a tall guy, so I make the smallest knot possible to get the longest length. flat-top
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11-08-2004, 11:21 PM
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One Too Many
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Santa Rosa, Calif
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With my old ties I prefer a four-in-hand knot or half-windsor.
I don't like too big a knot. |
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11-08-2004, 11:46 PM
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Practically Family
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Ohio
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I have always been a full-windsor, I used to know the other types, but have since forgot. I love 40's ties, more for their shape than patterns, I love the short, fat look of them.
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11-09-2004, 02:39 PM
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One Too Many
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I use a pratt or shelby knot, which is identical in appearance when finished, but less complex than a double windsor.
Don't forget the dimple! And an easy rule of thumb: '30s style, small knot, with a collar pin. '40s style, large knot with no collar pin, and preferably a collar that is cut such that it is close to the tie on both sides.
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11-09-2004, 07:09 PM
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Bartender
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: A devout capitalist in Rosemead CA.
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Of all the complicated knots, I think the Pratt is the cleanest knot when the knotting is finished.
I myself still stick to the tried and true four in hand... it's a basic and I like my tie to be a little imperfect as it hangs kilter. |
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11-11-2004, 09:23 AM
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"A" List Customer
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: 51st State
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Wholeheartedly agreed. I like the four in hand a lot. When I dress forties I prefer my ties to have a "been sitting behind the gumshoe desk a little too long today" look.
and I don't care if I dress forties I still wear collar bars. I look at a collar bar the same way I look at French Cuffs. In the convoluted words of Mr. Magoo "It's the only way to dress!" Although I have just made my first bow tie, so, for the sake of pride, I may start wearing bow ties primarily... hmm. Can someone say Dan Crosby? Regards, Master Daniel A... ah Crosby Esq |
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