课文：

There comes a time in each boy’s life when he feels an emptiness that can only be filled by a necktie. Ties make a strong statement with a man’s outfit when worn correctly.

emptiness：空虚
outfit：全套服装、装束

Width and length

Skinny ties are now in style – yes – but skinnier is not always better. Extremely narrow ties often seem just as bold as extremely wide ones. A tie at its widest point should equal the lapel at its widest point. Although a range of widths is acceptable, length is not negotiable: the tip of the tie should come just down to the belt.

skinny：薄的、极瘦的
extremely：极端地、非常
narrow：狭窄的
bold：大胆的、鲁莽的
lapel：翻领
negotiable：可商量的、可协商的、可谈判的
belt：腰带

Knot and collar

Every man should be able to tie his own tie, and the most popular way is the four-in-hand knot. Like any knot, it looks more sophisticated with a dimple just below it. But no tie looks sophisticated if the collar covering it is too small, so don’t let the tie show in the back.

knot：结
collar：衣领
four-in-hand。平结、四手结
sophisticated：高雅的、很有品味的、优雅的、精致的
dimple：浅凹
below：在下面

Color and pattern

Don’t go crazy – a bright tie matched with a loud shirt is usually a mistake. A colorful shirt is best balanced by a simple tie or vice versa. Keeping the season in mind is also important when choosing designs and colors.

Once you’ve mastered these directions, you’ll hear a satisfied sigh – it’s the sound of your neck (and your fashion sense) thanking you.

loud：衣服太过鲜艳的
vice versa：反过来也一样、反之亦然

文法：
There comes a time in … life when …（在…的生命中总有…的时候）

特别补充：
popped collar：立领
get carried away：因做事太专心而忽略其他事、得意忘形（= to do something more than is necessary）
homophone：同音异义字
anagram：重新排列字母顺序
non-negotiable：没有商量空间的