I know several guys who tie this regularly. There are three ways to solve 'short tie' problems: 1) The thinner side of the tie can be made really short (only a couple inches left once you finish tying it) and tucked into your dress shirt. Loosen a button below the hollow of your throat, tuck it in, and button again. Your tie is now long enough and the short little nub is hidden inside your shirt. 2) Wear a vest. In warmer weather, a vest + tie is much cooler than a jacket and tie and looks classy. 3) Get some longer ties. If you're not already old, go raid grandpa's tie rack. Older ties were longer for style and complex knots.