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Your necktie is one of the first equipment people will see when you enter a room. This is where you can express yourself and show your taste. Your tie should never be an afterthought, but a carefully selected accessory that says something about your personality.
How to Match a Tie
To make a positive lasting impression, it is vital that your tie coordinates well with your outfit and complements your coloration.
How to Match a Tie with Your Shirt and Suit/Sport Coat
A tip for matching a tie is to select the dominant color in the tie that matches or contrasts well with your dress shirt, suit or sport coat. The rule of thumb is to combine two patterns with one solid. In other words, if the tie is patterned and the suit or sport coat is patterned then the shirt should be a solid color, or if the suit or sport coat is patterned and the shirt is patterned then the tie should be a solid.
How to Match a Tie with a Shirt and Dress Chinos
If you are not wearing a suit or sport coat and your shirt is a solid color, then select a tie whose dominant color complements or matches the shirt color.
How to Match a Solid Tie with a Striped, Tartan or Checkered Shirt
If you really want to show off your excellent taste and artful skill, then wear a solid colored tie with a striped, tartan or checkered dress shirt. The trick here is to select a tie color that matches the dominant color of the stripes or checks in the shirt.
How to Match a Patterned Tie with a Striped, Tartan or Checkered Shirt
Be careful when matching a striped tie with a striped shirt. If done aptly, it will look polished and sophisticated; if not, it could be hideous. The trick is to choose a tight stripe that reads more like a solid, or to make sure the two stripes are of different sizes so they do not fight or look dizzy together.
How to Choose a Tie for a Formal Reason
A formal reason requires a dressier tie. Many people are opting for a four-in-hand necktie instead of the traditional bow tie to wear with their tuxedo.
The black satin tie is the most ordinary tie to wear with a tuxedo. For a more expressive look, one can also wear a silver or white solid satin tie. Another attractive look that is different yet formal can be monochromatic black, silver and white color schemes.
Tie Dos and Don’ts
Do choose a tie that complements your hair color, eye color and skin tone. Click here for recommendations.
Do choose a tie that is the aptly length for your height. If you are 6243 or taller or have a neck size over 203 and a long torso, you will look best in an extra long tie. The general rule is that the tip of your tie should extend ½3 past your belt line.
Do choose a excellent quality tie made of 100% Silk. The luster of silk and the brilliance of how it takes dye, will give you a polished advent and the tie will last much longer.
Do wear a tie apt for the reason. Novelty ties may be cute and fun, but they are a huge “no-no” on a job interview. Trendy ties are splendid if you are in a creative line of work and if you know how to coordinate them with your outfits. Classic patterns and traditional ties are always apt for all occasions and will give you a professional and polished advent.
Don’t wear a tie with pulls or stains. Always make sure your tie is stain free and not tattered or worn looking.
Don’t wear clip-on ties. Clip-on ties are viewed as unsophisticated. (That is, unless you are a police officer or in law enforcement, where a tie around your neck could cost you your life.)
Don’t tie a Windsor knot if you are wearing a traditional or button-down collar. The tie knot will be too huge. A four-in-hand tie knot is your best bet. Windsor knots are better suited for a wide apply collar.
Now that you know the secrets to coordinating and choosing a tie, you are well on your way to looking your best in casual, business and formal situations.
Janine Giorgenti has more than 20 years of experience in the men’s fashion and custom clothing industry. She is an image consultant, fashion designer and master tailor. Try out out her websites at www.BestCustomTies.com and www.BestCustomShirt.com for more helpful dressing tips and style advice.
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