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	Wide Ties, and Ties in General | Fail DETAILS magazine says "Enough With the Skinny Ties", and while we agree, they are missing the point: the tie as a whole has gone the way of the suspender. You need only wear a tie if you are (a) a banker who gets the AARP magazine, (b) going to a funeral, (c) at an uncool wedding, (d) in court, or (e) running for President of the United States. Otherwise it's over. 08.apr.2008 style post a comment
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