A finely made necktie should be in balance with the size of jacket lapels. A traditional American or British garment, or any finely made European garment requires a necktie 3 1/4" to 3 5/8". The proper width of a tie has traditionally been 3 1/4" and most Ben Silver neckwear is cut to this size, with exceptions for larger men who require a slightly wider blade (the outer, visible portion of the necktie.) This is a size that will never be affected by the vicissitudes of fashion. The length should be approximately 56 inches. A longer tie, for taller men, is generally 60 inches. A necktie should be tied so that there is no collar space showing at the knot. The tip of the tie should end at the belt, not above it.