Tie up, tie down

I never used to wear ties. Not because I didn't like them, but because the asking price for a typical silk tie is about $60 these days. Then I discovered The Tie Bar. Somehow they have managed to make some beautiful, high quality ties in silk, wool, cotton and linen for an amazingly low $15. That's one-quarter of the price of most ties. On the left we have your standard issue pindot tie from J. Crew for $69.50, on the right is the Tie Bar tie. Can you really spot (no pun intended) enough differences to warrant the extra $55? I can't. Do the right thing and save your cash. The Tie Bar also carries a wide assortment of pocket squares, tie bars, socks, cuff links and other cool guy stuff.

J. Crew, $69.50

The Tie Bar, $15