How To Match Your Tie And Shirt (B)

We have some guidelines for you, which are not unbreakable rules, but are sure to help if you need some. We want you to create your own style, and not blindly follow some rules, invented by… who?

 

On Attire Club we are big on creativity and want you to unleash you creativity. Accessories are a great way to be creative and not too ostentatious. For example, a brand we like is Peter Field, which offers really original and colorful ties and pocket squares. They come in so many colors and patterns; and moreover, you can get them custom made. Talk about originality! It’s great to have brands that offer choices and let you be in control, while not compromising quality.

In this article, we want to give you a list featuring some quick advice on how to match your tie to your shirt.  There are no exact rules, and we want you to create your own style, but in case you need it, we have some info. Here it is:

1. If you want a more conservative look, your tie should have at least one color the same as the shirt.

2. If you want to match patterns, you can do this, but the patterns should be in different sizes.

3. For a more formal and sophisticated look, you can go for a tie that is a solid, darker color. If you want to have a more relaxed or creative feel, you can wear a patterned tie or a more colorful one.

4. If you are in doubt about what shirt to wear, wear a solid-colored shirt. To play it safer, you can go for a white shirt, a light blue one or a dark one (such as brown) as they go with anything. If you don’t want to be so safe, you can mix colors using different color schemes we will link to lower.

5. A very colorful tie you don’t want to draw attention to can be toned down with wearing a vest. See how easy it is to make things work?

6. Certain fabrics compliment each other, others don’t. For example, a casual shirt won’t go with a really fine silk tie, as it will be obvious that the tie is from a different world. Try to combine fabrics that compliment each other: a cotton shirt goes with a wool tie for example. Dressier fabrics usually go together well.

7. Decide what is appropriate for the occasion: usually a solid color tie on a solid color shirt is for more uptight occasions, while patterned ties on solid colors go for casual work days and patterned ties on patterned shirts is the most casual combo.

 

Additional tip: Larger men go better with bigger ties, while thin men go best (visually) with thin or skinny ties.

Further reading: How to match a patterned tie to a patterned shirt.

The professional way to choose the colors of your clothes

 

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P.S. What colors do you like to wear? How do you mix a tie and a shirt?