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Top Spots To Buy A Necktie In South Florida

February 16, 2016 / 8:00 AM EST / CBS Miami

There's something about James Bond in a tuxedo that makes women's knees go weak, but since most ladies don't know any dashing international spies, the guy of their dreams will do. If you want to leave a lasting impression on your lady fair, find just the right necktie to perfect your formal or more casual look at these top South Florida stores. And ladies might need a bit of help searching for just the right gift to give a husband, father, granddad, son, brother, significant other or even a favorite uncle. Below are some suggestions as to where you can begin looking for the tie that aptly defines a man's personal style.

Men's Designers Outlet (MDO)

890 SW 84th Avenue
Miami, FL 33144
(305) 267-8021
www.mensdesignersoutlet.com

Silk ties reek with class, and this shop is filled with world class quality menswear, including a wide variety of Italian silk ties. Whether you want a traditional tie, a skinny tie or an ascot, MDO has them in bright colors, patterns, stripes and even dots for you to choose from. MDO offers excellent value at guaranteed low prices, so make sure to check out their special deals. The store is open from 10:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M., Monday thru Saturday, but closed on Sunday.

Tommy's Tuxedos

Plaza 87 890 S.W. 87th Ave.
Miami, FL 33174
(305) 553-4416
www.tommystuxedos.com

This tuxedo rental shop has outfitted men and boys for weddings, cruises, prom night and other special occasions requiring black tie attire since 1967. But they don't just rent menswear, they also sell it. Here you can purchase necktie brands like Ralph Lauren and Calvin Klein, who carries a line designed with the discerning young gentleman in mind. Dads can enjoy a father/son adventure to pick out the perfect tie for that special date. Their two locations, the other in Miami Lakes, are open Monday thru Friday from 10:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. and Saturday from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. They are closed on Sunday.

Austin Burke

2601 N.W. 6th Ave.
Miami, FL 33127
(305) 576-2714
www.austinburkefl.com

Budget conscious shoppers should visit this outlet if they're looking for deals on neckties. While the shop's web site includes the word "wholesale" in their name, they describe themselves as a discount shop somewhere between retail and wholesale. You won't find many high-end name brands in their inventory, but they do carry a large selection of special labels. The shop is open from 10:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. seven days a week.

(Source: modamario.com)

Moda Mario

805 E. Las Olas Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 467-3258
modamario.com

Known for their tailored clothing and bespoke custom made suits, Moda Mario is a gem on the famous Las Olas Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale. As a teenager, the store's namesake Mario Argiro found a passion for tailoring while watching his father craft his own suit that he would use to travel to America from Southern Italy. Since 1975, the flagship store of Moda Mario has provided tailored suits, shoes, hats and a selection of excellent neckties to dress South Florida men in their best. Moda Mario also offers a line of women's clothing that is as equally fashionable.

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