This is a basic black smooth finished tie with no pattern. It is about the size that I see other men wearing with tuxedos to formal events these days.  If you don't wear a tuxedo more than a couple of times a year at most, you might not need anything fancier. It's also a good tie to have as a backup. My son borrowed a more expensive one and it ended up frayed, and this one looks better under the circumstances. I bought it so I would be prepared the next time I went some place formal, but I'm not sure I will rush out and get something more expensive and delegate this to a backup role quite yet.

My neck is about 16 inches and I had to shorten the length quite a bit before wearing it, so I expect it will fit large necks without much problem.  The size is appropriate for my shirt, but it will look good only if your shirt is tailored properly.

A self tie bow tie will look nicer, but most people wouldn't notice the difference, especially if you are not the center of the event. If you are getting married, you might want to splurge for something nicer, but if you want to pick something up cheap to have around, you can always decide later if it will be good enough for a particular occasion.