To narrow a super-wide tie, recut it to the standard width. First remove the label on the back of the tie. Carefully open the seam at the wide end of the tie to about half the length of the tie. ... Press the new fold lines and fold the sides of the tie together; where they meet, mark the new side seams.

Is a 3.5 inch tie too wide?

No matter where you shop, today's standard ties measure between 3.25- and 3.5-inches wide. This is your can't go wrong, go-to width for any situation, whether it's a job interview or a formal event.

Are 4 inch ties too wide?

We recommend selecting a tie that is between 2.75” and 3.25” in width. It's possible to wear a tie as wide as 3.5” but anything wider has the risk of looking like you raided Grandad's closet.