It's Fashion Week! Time to don that tie and here's how...
If you’re wearing a tie, it will often be one of the first things people notice about your ensemble. It’s critical, then, that you get the basics right. Narrow ties are in right now, so let any broad ties you have take a well deserved break in your closet and stick to skinny ties this year. (The widest point should be between 2 ¼ and 3 inches wide.)
Length is important, too. The tip of your tie should fall at your belt. Few things kill the look of an otherwise stylish tie like wearing it too short or too long.
THE BOW TIE
If you’re looking for a stand-out fashion choice, the bow tie isn’t just for stuffy history teachers any more. Patterned bow ties can be worn with a suit, sweater or even just an oxford, and will give you a unique, stylish look. Just be sure to opt for the tie-it-yourself variety.
COLOR AND PATTERN
Solid colors are always safe. They give a guy a clean look
and are easy to match. The obvious choice here is black or dark blue, though
any dark solid color will work. If you prefer a pattern, stripes, bold plaids
and paisley are all a good choice, provided the pattern doesn’t clash with your
shirt.
THE KNOT
Finally, you need to know how to tie your tie. The current
style is a smaller, neat knot. Don’t worry with the well known half Windsor.
Instead, stick to the lesser known four-in-hand knot. You can wear it with a
wide variety of collar styles, and it is neither too big nor too small.
There you have it. Stick to these tips and you’ll be rocking
a tie in no time.
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