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Boston's Best Places To Buy A Necktie

For some people, buying a necktie is as simple as going to the local department store to find a tie for a special occasion. Other people have to wear neckties much more often and prefer to have a good selection on hand. Boston has them covered with fashionable menswear stores that sell an array of neckties. Every aesthetic is represented, from preppy to vintage, along with every budget.

Cuffs And Collars
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Cuffs & Collars
9 Water St.
Boston, MA 02109
(617) 720-2833

Cuffs and Collars is an upscale shop, so it is not for every budget. However, it is for men who want a really nice tie and professional help selecting it. Cuffs and Collars can aid shoppers in finding the right tie for a specific suit or a tie that goes with anything. Professionals can even come directly to a client's home or place of business. Custom tailoring and style advice are available both in store and from the "we come to you" staff. This is perfect for the busy man who has to look his best.

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The Andover Shop
22 Holyoke St.
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 876-4900
www.theandovershop.com

The Andover Shop is a men and women's clothing store that sells fashionable neckties. Like Cuffs and Collars, The Andover Shop is for bigger necktie budgets, but carries luxurious options like 100 percent silk ties and European imports. The Andover Shop carries a range of other necessary accessories for the busy man such as sport coats and scarves, making it something of a one-stop shop. However, its suit selection is too minimal for discerning shoppers.

Bobby From Boston
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Bobby From Boston
19 Thayer St.
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 423-9299
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Bobby From Boston is one of those special vintage stores that really understands men's fashion. It is a Boston favorite for a variety of items, though what's in stock is always changing. Bobby From Boston typically has neckties on offer for the kind of guy who is going for an old school cool look. This is not the place for modern fashion, but high-end vintage finds are common. Also be on the lookout for accessories like cufflinks and hats.

ARI Boston
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ARI Boston
15 Broad St.
Boston, MA 02109
(617) 742-2202
www.ariboston.com

ARI Boston is all about classic and contemporary Italian aesthetics. This store has a vast collection of ties, making it easy to find the perfect one for any look. The store has a convenient display and staff is available to help with finding the right print, color and cut. Labels on offer include Belvast and Jack Victor. ARI Boston even has its own private label options. ARI also offers everything else a professional, stylish man needs, including custom tailoring.

Milton's
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Milton's
176 Boylston St.
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 969-4547
www.miltons.com

Miltons may not have the selection of some other stores in the Boston area, but it offers affordable choices. There are enough solids and prints to fill out a basic work or special occasion wardrobe. It also has classic bow ties and other tuxedo pieces for very special occasions. Whether a man is looking for something to wear to work or to a wedding, Miltons has it both online and in store. It has a second location south of Boston in Braintree for men on the South Shore.

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Shelly Barclay is a professional freelance writer and amateur author. She writes on a variety of topics from food to mysteries. She loves to share the culture and rich history of her birthplace and home, Boston, with the rest of the world. Her work can be found at Examiner.com.

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