How many ties do you own?

**AURON** · 01-02-2011 06:21 PM

I'm starting nursing school soon, and the college I'm going to requires us to wear ties in our basic classes (Math English etc). I own about three ties right now, and I was wondering how many did you all have.

**HeavySleeper** · 01-02-2011 06:37 PM

None. I don't like to be tied down.

Childish, I know.

**Armistice** · 01-02-2011 09:00 PM

Haha, I just have one. I only have a striped shirt, so should really make a point to go out and get a new shirt... that fits better too, haha

But I do have many zip ties and twisty ties

**Keresztanya** · 01-02-2011 09:13 PM

Only one, I haven't even worn it.

**Xei** · 01-02-2011 10:01 PM

Stripey one and flowery one for suit, bow tie for dinner jacket, stylish thin black one for cool, one for my first secondary school, one for my second secondary school, one for my Sixth Form...

I fink dats all em.

**Spartiate** · 01-02-2011 10:17 PM

I have this clip on one that's not supposed to kill you if it gets stuck in stuff like propeller blades etc. I usually borrow normal ones when I need them.

**Xei** · 01-02-2011 10:18 PM

You have irrational fears.

**Spartiate** · 01-02-2011 10:22 PM

Like fountains. They're unnatural. To force a rainbow angers god...

**AURON** · 01-03-2011 02:31 AM

I have a black one and a grey and black one and a gold one. I think i'm going to end up covering the primary colours by the end of this year.

**Xei** · 01-03-2011 03:37 AM

You've so far made zero progress. Keep at it though!

**Armistice** · 01-03-2011 04:57 AM

I forgot I have a black clip on I used in academy...

**Jeff777** · 01-03-2011 06:16 AM

Well I live in Mississippi so do nooses count?

**ninja9578** · 01-03-2011 08:56 PM

3 for me, two good ones and a regular one

**AURON** · 01-04-2011 02:35 AM

Originally Posted by Jeff777

Well I live in Mississippi so do nooses count?

=(

**FifthElement** · 01-04-2011 06:17 AM

Originally Posted by Jeff777

Well I live in Mississippi so do nooses count?

Oh wow, I just noticed Jeff777 is still hanging around.

My opinion Akono, three to four ties should do for your case.

**Jeff777** · 01-04-2011 12:18 PM

Originally Posted by FifthElement

Oh wow, I just noticed Jeff777 is still hanging around.

I c wut u did thar. xD

**AURON** · 01-04-2011 12:55 PM

Originally Posted by FifthElement

Oh wow, I just noticed Jeff777 is still hanging around.

My opinion Akono, three to four ties should do for your case.

I'm on the verge of going for all the primary and secondary colours. Then I'll just wear a bland white shirt with black slacks everyday

. I don't know...we'll see.

01-04-2011 08:09 PM

I don't get in ties. I always win. But seriously I got a dark green one which happens to be lost...hmm..

**Captain Frapo** · 01-05-2011 01:08 AM

I've been picking up a lot of "hilarious" 80s ties from the thrift stores around town.

**Oneironaut Zero** · 01-05-2011 01:24 AM

Not a big fan of ties, but they are a necessary evil, at times. I only own one: a nice black one with a set of thin, navy blue-ish stripes on them. My next tie will probably be one of the stylish, cartoon-related ones that I've seen around. Maybe something with Looney Tunes characters.

**Maria92** · 01-05-2011 11:23 AM

I've got three. One is crazy-obnoxious print, one is subdued but fun, and one is a powerful patterned red that I rather like. Studies show that most women are more attracted to men dressed in red.

Also check your dress code. It may be the case that it states that you must wear a tie, but fails to specify the manner or location in which you must do so. Could be quite fun.

**AURON** · 01-06-2011 07:26 AM

Originally Posted by Mario92

I've got three. One is crazy-obnoxious print, one is subdued but fun, and one is a powerful patterned red that I rather like. Studies show that most women are more attracted to men dressed in red.

Also check your dress code. It may be the case that it states that you must wear a tie, but fails to specify the manner or location in which you must do so. Could be quite fun.

Haha, you're probably right. “Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly.”

**Alric** · 01-06-2011 09:51 AM

I rarely if ever get dressed up. Though I do own one tie, in case I have a job interview or something I need to go to.

**Siиdяed** · 01-13-2011 02:48 AM

There are 14 in my tie drawer, 1 on the floor, and maybe 3 in assorted places like cupboards or in jacket pockets maybe.

Everyone needs ties. And lots of them.

Sort out the plain one-colours first. These ought to at least be something better than nylon or some shit (because texture matters when it's a block colour). Silk or wool is kay.
Stripes should be used sparingly. If you have to go for stripes that are high contrasting in colour, it ought to be either in school colours (this is best if you've left that school waaaay behind, rather than wearing a school tie on weekends like a faget) or something irritatingly bright that you can wear with a black shirt.

Best place to get ties will always be charity shops. When old men die, their widows donate their ties. They have many and they are often interesting or weathered and plain (which is a neat look if you can't be bothered to achieve the 'immaculate suit up' look, and prefer the 'homely suit' look). And they are cheap regardless of material.

Wearing a tie is not dressing up. It is not putting a noose made by the capitalist rat-race around your neck.

It is a neat way to dress for anything ever. Put on a shirt, and add a tie to it. It completes the image. A plain shirt is like a canvas for the tie.

Killer.

**AURON** · 01-13-2011 08:10 PM

Great post man, I almost forgot about getting thrift store items. I remember the last time I went, I ended up with a Perry Ellis outfit (minus the jacket and tie)for about 20 bucks. Tie hunting is going to be that much easier because I'm not going to running around buying twenty dollar ties.