Tie

In an effort to help gentlemen worldwide, here’s my rule of thumb — treat your tie selection as follows: Your ties should be proportionate to your body and clothing. If you’re carrying a larger frame, a slimmer tie may make you look larger. The opposite goes for a slimmer man. What clothes make u look […]

The short answer is a firm, ‘no’. The simplest reason is that it’s highly likely that any occasion that calls for a tie is going to call for a jacket too. And the opposite – for any occasion that doesn’t call for a jacket, it’s doubtful you’ll be breaking any style rules or dress codes […]

A Sport Coat is Easier to Dress Down A sport coat is much easier to dress down because it’s more casual than a blazer or a suit jacket. (accessories from Fort Belvedere.) As we mentioned, with a sport coat you can often choose to skip a tie and wear a shirt with a pattern like […]

You can pair your sport coat with chinos and a tie for a business casual look. (knit tie, pocket square & boutonniere from Fort Belvedere.) What do you wear with a sport coat? 5 Ways to Wear a Sport Coat Accessorize with a sweater or pocket square. Consider wearing a cashmere sweater between your coat […]

Personal stylist Alarna Hope says that ties are generally reserved for formal and business occasions. That means some workplaces, job interviews, milestone birthdays, weddings, funerals and for some, court. But like most things, wear one whenever you feel like, really. Why you should always wear a tie? Neckties have always symbolized nobility, honor, and order. […]

What they found is that wearing a tie squeezes the veins in your head and restricts the flow of blood to the brain by 7.5 percent, when compared to those who don’t wear ties. This the researchers describe as a statistically significant difference. Why you should not wear a tie? You can even increase your […]

You may wear a bow tie or necktie. Wear a collared dress shirt- T-shirts, polo shirts, and banded collar shirts are not acceptable for a formal dress code. If appropriate for the wedding venue and theme, consider a dress shirt in a different color, texture, or pattern (ex. Is it OK to wear shirt and […]

A necktie, or simply a tie, is a piece of cloth worn for decorative purposes around the neck, resting under the shirt collar and knotted at the throat, and often draped down the chest. What was the original purpose of wearing a tie? It depicts a Roman legionnaire bearing a cloth around his neck. It […]

In general, avoid wearing rolled sleeves with a tie. These are two contradictory style elements. Rolled sleeves indicate the casual style, while a tie leans more towards a formal style. Is it OK to wear a tie with a short sleeved shirt? Short Sleeves and Style There are many different ways to wear a short […]

Start with the wide end of the tie on the left and the small end on the right. Over the wide end to the left. Up into the neck loop from underneath. Down to the left. Around the back of the wide end to the right. Up to the center, towards neck loop. Through the […]

The square knot is simple and perfect for tying together two lengths of rope. If you can remember the phrase: over-under, under-over, you will forever know how to tie the square knot. It is two overhand knots, tied over each other… in opposite directions. Easy to explain. What knot is the most common for a […]

Yes Eoin, you should leave your neckties knotted so that they will deteriorate over time because you can’t take 1 minute or less to tie your tie in the morning. That’s all the time it takes to tie and adjust your knot. Should you keep your ties tied? On top of that, different collars require […]

Ties are a fundamental accessory in a man’s essential wardrobe, they can add personality, elegance, and formality to many types of looks, no matter what your personal style is. When should a man wear a tie? Personal stylist Alarna Hope says that ties are generally reserved for formal and business occasions. That means some workplaces, […]

Men continue to wear one because they believe that it gives them an air of intelligence and authority far greater than they actually have. If a tie gets you the job, it says a lot about the people who hired you. What does a tie symbolize? Through the years, ties have been seen as symbols […]

Whether you’re the groom or a guest, this is one thing you don’t want to get wrong. Wearing a tie to a wedding depends on several things such as the wedding style, attire, location, the individual and the age group of the wedding. In most circumstances, yes, you do have to wear a tie to […]

You can leave the top shirt button undone and knot the tie just below it. This works well with a button-down collar (buttoned or not). If your neck is longer, try leaving your collar up, not folded down. Keep the tie loosely knotted, top collar band and shirt buttons open. Should a tie cover the […]

Be afraid to ditch the tie Smart attire for a man would traditionally include a tie or bow tie. But when it comes to smart casual, one simply way to dress down your suit is to ditch the neck wear and undo and few buttons. Is wearing a tie smart casual? While you are welcome […]

Since a white shirt provides basically a blank canvas, you can wear just about any color tie. That said, if you want to keep a conservative look, stick to reds, blues, and dark greens. Does a GREY tie go with a white shirt? White Shirts pair well with all grey suits. However, they look particularly […]

Jeans with a jacket are not ideal if you want to wear a tie, a bow tie or maybe an ascot simply because it would be too formal and a clash. So if you opt for the combination of jacket and jeans, forego your tie and your neckwear. Is it OK to wear a tie […]

Absolutetly. Knit ties — which are considered more casual — look great with jeans, a sports jacket, and quality loafers. Even non-knit ties can work as well — just takes a bit more effort with selecting a design that lends itself to more casual wear. Can I wear a tie with a denim shirt? Indeed, […]