This tie was listed as a "skinny tie", but is nearly twice as wide (at the base) as the skinny ties that I've previously purchased, and has a much more variable width than my other skinny ties as well. That being said, the tie feels very well-made in terms of sturdiness. However, the material is relatively coarse and not nearly as smooth as many of the ties I own. I expect that this coarse, sturdy style of tie will appeal to some buyers, so if this is you, you might want to give this a try.