Men- this one’s for you!
so, I am sure you all know how to tie one- or at least your girlfriend does…but they key that most men forget is HIGHT and WIDTH of the tie.
Height: When you are finished tying your tie, it must have 1 dimple just under the knot- and it MUST sit AT your belt buckle. The tip of the tie must skim the belt. This is a key error I see way too many men doing!
There are current trends that show a shorter tie, but only attempt this if you are wearing a high fashion, well tailored suit and you have washboard abs under that poplin!
Width…I am all for the skinny tie, but if you are an older gentleman or don’t have the best waistline, go for the regular fat tie but keep the rules of hight in mind! A skinny tie is always a bit more casual…so if you’re heading into court or meeting the boss- this might not be the best look for you.
Print Mixing:
Don’t be scared! You can do it! Just think, OPPOSITE. If your shirt has a skinny stripe, your tie should have a wide stripe. If your shirt has a bold flower print, go for a smaller less dominant pattern with your tie.
But don’t forget COLOR! Try to match at least 1 color in the shirt and tie.
really helpful. thanks rachele
Tie shopping is scary. I’m always worried about breaking some law of fashion, or some kind of “zomg you didn’t know that?!”
This helps, yay!
These are all really good pointers, but I’m still scared to wear a tie sometimes. When is the right time to wear a tie?
now a days its ok to wear a tie in almost every situation- but only if its a skinny tie! If you’re wearing a regular fat tie- its best to wear one only when you are wearing a blazer or jacket.
Look up Justin Timberlake for the best ways to wear a skinny tie casually!
One of the big mistakes guys are making now-days is with the color/print mixing you mentioned. I’m not old, but I’ve been around long enough to know that if you show up to an interview with a bold floral print tie and a striped shirt, I’m not going be particularly impressed. (And, yes, I’ve seen this with some very contrasting colors!)
Guys, it’s OK to go with tried and true color/pattern combinations. If you need to look professional, it is perfectly acceptable (preferred?) to copy someone who has been doing it for 30 years and can still can pick winning combinations!
Nice work lover, seems you were paying attention while I babbled on and on…Good tips to the boys of our lives.
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