Most American and European ties are normally 3 1/4 - 3 1/2 inches in width and usual tie length is 56 inches with longer ties for taller men measuring 60 inches. Special tie knots use different lengths of tie. If you are taller or using a little tie considers using a Pratt or Four-in-Hand knot, which uses fewer lengths to tie. A correctly fit tie should be warm without being tight and end with the point of the tie extend just outside the belt. To get a tie to end up at the correct length, start by insertion the tie around your neck and observe where the narrow side of the tie ends. If the tie, when tied, is too short or too long you can use this in sequence to make the accurate adjustment.