I bought these for my son who finally out grew clip on ties. So when they do I buy them a set of ties because of all the sports and other events they are required to have them for. Yes I still live in a town that on game day the boys where dress pants, dress shirts and ties. So when I pulled out the selection the first thing that caught my attention was the colors. They are bright and rich in colors. The metallics were amazing and not over the top making them suitable for any situation. The length was perferct for a young man who is still growning into an adult. I was very happy with the selection of different patterns and colors. I would buy again from this comapny.