The Ultimate Guide To Men's Ties
Length
This is simple. The tip of your tie should reach exactly to the middle of your belt buckle. That means that the longest part in your tie (once knotted) should not extend below your belt, nor should it end above your belt.
Opt for a navy barn jacket and a grey plaid wool suit for a neat classy outfit. Let your styling credentials really shine by finishing off your look with white high top sneakers.
Teaming a navy blazer with white chinos is a wonderful pick for an effortlessly classy outfit.
Dress in a blue chambray long sleeve shirt and navy plaid dress pants if you're aiming for a clean, sharp ensemble. We're loving how cohesive this outfit looks when complemented by a pair of brown leather brogues.
Width
Don’t know whether to opt for a standard or skinny tie? As a general rule, your tie should be as close to the width of your suit lapel as possible. Ideally, all of your ties should fall between 2 and 3 inches.
Consider wearing a navy blazer and navy dress pants - this look is bound to turn every head in the room.
A brown houndstooth overcoat and a blue double breasted blazer? Make no mistake, this outfit will turn every head around.
A charcoal plaid wool blazer and a charcoal plaid wool waistcoat? Be sure, this ensemble will make heads turn.
Fabrics
For cold weather keep a nice wool tie around.
Consider teaming a grey overcoat with a charcoal blazer for a neat refined look.
Dress in a blue denim shirt and light blue jeans to feel confident and look casually dapper. Black suede casual boots are guaranteed to give an extra touch of style to this look.
This combo of a navy wool blazer and a multi colored plaid long sleeve shirt is truly a statement-maker.
For summer choose cotton ties.
This combination of a navy cotton blazer and khaki chinos might pack a punch, but it's very easy to assemble. Finishing off with brown leather brogues is an effortless way to add an extra dimension to this getup.
If you don't like putting too much work into your ensembles, marry a white and navy gingham long sleeve shirt with navy chinos. You can take a smarter approach with footwear and complement your ensemble with brown leather oxford shoes.
Consider pairing a tan suit with a white dress shirt for a classic and sophisticated silhouette. Feeling creative today? Shake up your outfit by slipping into a pair of navy canvas low top sneakers.
Knit ties are excellent accessories both for cold and warmer months of the year.
You'll be surprised at how easy it is to pull together this sophisticated ensemble. Just a blue denim jacket and a tobacco waistcoat.
We're loving how this pairing of a grey plaid three piece suit and a white dress shirt instantly makes any gent look sophisticated and smart.
Patterns
Normally you need a tie that anchors an outfit. Solid or subtly patterned ties are fail-safe.
A grey blazer and blue jeans are the kind of a winning outfit that you so awfully need when you have zero time.
This pairing of a beige blazer and navy chinos is really a statement-maker. And if you want to easily play down this getup with a pair of shoes, why not complement your ensemble with dark brown suede driving shoes?
Make a navy blazer and a brown waistcoat your outfit choice if you're aiming for a clean-cut, smart ensemble.
Go for a boldly patterned tie if you're into ties as conversation pieces.
Reach for a grey polka dot long sleeve shirt and black dress pants if you're aiming for a neat, trendy ensemble.
This classy combination of a black blazer and a blue dress shirt will be a good reflection of your styling prowess.
A blue chambray dress shirt looks so sophisticated when matched with navy dress pants for a look worthy of a contemporary gentleman. Complete your getup with a pair of brown suede desert boots to effortlesslly boost the appeal of your getup.
Spice It Up
Spice things up and knot your tie with attitude. Tie the skinny length longer than the wider length, twist the skinny length so that it runs along the wider length, or tuck your tie between your third and fourth buttons.
Putting together a black blazer and grey wool dress pants is a surefire way to infuse polish into your styling routine.
This polished combo of a navy wool blazer and brown corduroy dress pants is a frequent choice among the dapper gentlemen.
Go for a straightforward but dapper option by teaming a tan trenchcoat and grey jeans.
The Tie Bar
The tie bar is a great area for a man to showcase a little bit of personality. There are really only two rules.
For a casually smart outfit, make a brown herringbone blazer and a white and navy gingham long sleeve shirt your outfit choice — these items play really well together.
The tie bar goes between the third and fourth buttons of your dress shirt.
When it comes to timeless elegant style, this combo of a brown plaid suit and a white and navy gingham dress shirt never disappoints.
Never wear a tie bar that's wider than your tie.
If you take your personal style seriously, go for sharp style in a dark purple blazer and a white and red check dress shirt.
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