Finding Appropriate Attire

How To Choose The Right Tie For Your Look

8 January 2018 by Bojana Graus

A suit is not a part of every man's daily uniform. It is usually reserved for life's biggest moments, such as job interviews, court dates, funerals and weddings. You are probably thinking it is easy to put together a dress shirt and suit for an upscale event. However, your tie is the finishing touch and enhances your outfit.

You have to find one that will complement the other elements in your outfit. Read on to find out how to choose the right tie for your look.

Size Does Matters

Width has a lot to do with size. For example, skinny ties are not flattering on husky guys. They tend to make you look bigger. However, it is no different for slim guys because extra wide ties are not flattering on them.

Putting together a suit is similar to building blocks. When it comes to choosing width for a tie, you have to look at the collar and lapel of your jacket. A good rule is to match the width of the tie with your lapel.

To help with size, you may want to consider custom silk ties. A silk tie is made from a lustrous fiber that is created by silkworms. You can also customize the measurements, fabric, color and design. If you want to find the right tie for your suit, then it helps to talk to a designer.

Choose The Right Colors

The wrong color or pattern can make your outfit look like a disaster. A solid color tie is always a safe choice, but it can go wrong with some outfit choices. Wearing a plain black tie with a jacket can make you look older. If you want a younger look, then you should pair the black tie with a sports jacket.

It Is All About The Patterns

It is common to want to mix patterns when putting together a suit. When mixing patterns, you want to choose a stronger pattern for a tie when you have a weaker pattern in your shirt. For example, if you have a large floral pattern on your tie, then you would pair it with a shirt that has thin stripes.

It is not rocket science to coordinate your suit, tie and dress shirt. You need a basic understanding of color, proportion, and pattern. This technique allows you to use pieces interchangeable between outfits. It starts with easy to match suits and shirts, which allows for adding a wide range of neckties. 

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