At first I thought it was too red, but I just watched one of the Harry Potter Movies and it is the exact color!! It definitely looks a lot better than the official Harry Potter tie they sell anywhere else. It's a REAL tie with great material. It completes my outfit I'll wear to go to Hogwarts in Orlando.

I'm a 5'2 woman. The tie is a bit long considering my torso's length. I tucked the tie into my skirt to make the tip disappear. Don't think perversely, this is for others on the short side: The tip of the tie reached mid-pubic area. If you'll be wearing the tie so that it's seen, think about how long it might be if you are less than average height. I will be wearing it tucked beneath a vest-like shirt so that only the top shows, just like the characters of the movies.