We bought this for a special occasion where it would be an appropriate style to wear.  In the end, the event was cancelled due to heavy snow in the area so my husband never wore the tie. However, he did try it on at home with a button up collared shirt and it looked very nice. For the price it is very good looking and well made.  The four star rating is because this is a very short bolo tie.  My husbands collar size is a 16 and the tie strings hang about six-eight inches below the silver tone medallion. We were hoping for about twelve inches in length. Other than that it is still very nice.