Tie

Wear the sport coat with a shirt and tie. Classic is always in style. Match patterned sport coats with solid-colored shirts for a casual but stylish look. If you want to be sophisticated and put-together, putting on a patterned sport coat with a solid shirt and a neat tie will have people turning heads. Can […]

This article has been cited by other articles in PMC. Doctors should no longer wear ties on ward rounds, because they can spread disease, the BMA says in its new guidance on infections acquired in hospital. Do doctors need to wear a tie? The tie has long been the quintessential emblem for the professional. Tradition […]

The Shell, The Tail, and The Blade The shell is the handsome part of the tie—it’s the outermost fabric that provides the color or design of your tie. The shell covers a necktie’s tail and blade. To better illustrate the situation, imagine you’re wearing a tie. The blade is the lower and thicker part of […]

How to Prevent Your Necktie From Shifting Make the Knot Tight. Leaving the knot at the top of your necktie loose increases the chances of it shifting and slipping out of place. Use One of the Four Major Knots. Tie Bar. Tiedown. Use a Paperclip. Retighten. Choose the Right Necktie. Rub It With a Dryer […]

The Oriental is the easiest tie knot that you can find, and it is also the smallest tie knot. I recommend using the Oriental tie knot when you have a tie that is very short, or if you’re very tall because that way, you don’t use a lot of tie material forming the knot. What […]

Tight the tie as you usually do. Not too tight! Can I tie be too tight? According to a new study, wearing them too tightly may harm your own. Researchers say that a too-tight necktie may increase the risk of glaucoma by boosting blood pressure inside the eyes to dangerous levels. Specifically, a tight necktie […]

Use steam to gently work out unavoidable wrinkles. Hang your tie in the bathroom before your morning shower. For deep creases, a steam iron on low heat works. Use a little caution when removing and storing your tie to avoid damage. Take your time. Remove all knots before storing. Invest in a storage unit. How […]

A navy or burgundy tie would perfectly complement a pink shirt and charcoal grey suit, while a neutral tone such as a brown tie would work extremely well with a medium grey suit. Does charcoal match with burgundy? Burgundy works well with shades of gray, such as light gray or charcoal gray. It also pairs […]

An olive trenchcoat and grey dress pants are a polished look that every dapper gent should have in his sartorial arsenal. Why not take a more relaxed approach with footwear and add a pair of dark brown suede derby shoes to the equation? What ties go with gray pants? With a simple grey trouser and […]

Wearing a grey suit with brown shoes is not as intimidating as it seems. It’s just a matter of brushing up on some color theory. In fashion, grey is considered a true neutral color, like white and black, meaning it can be paired with any other color – including another neutral, like brown. Can you […]

Bright colors, patterns and materials like linen that are usually not appropriate for such formal events. This can apply to accessories like ties, pocket squares and socks or even the suits themselves. What tie do you wear to a formal wedding? A tuxedo should be your first choice, but if you want to wear a […]

Neckties for Plaid Suits: The plaid suit goes exceptionally well with British neckties and classic striped ties. Classic colors such as burgundy, navy, olive green, and sandstone yellow are great choices. In addition to striped ties, modern Paisley design neckties are also great choices. What does plaid go well with? Almost any color of plaid […]

The largeness of the check acts as blank canvas for a blue striped shirt under a navy, white polka dot tie; keeping the blue theme across each piece. A grey, teal or white linen checked suit (with a dash of pink, green or yellow) looks great with a paisley tie and pocket square, ensuring the […]

If a football game is tied at the end of regulation play, the game goes into overtime. To decide who gets the ball in overtime, team captains meet at the center of the field for a coin toss. The team that wins the toss gets the ball and the first crack at scoring. What happens […]

A tie doesn’t have to match, but it can look great if it does! Many prom couples use the tie as a way to match both outfits together, picking a tie color that is close in tone to the dress. If this isn’t possible, you could also pick a metallic tie that suits the embellishment […]

A black blazer and a dark brown tie are a truly dapper look for any man to try. Bump up the style factor of your look with a pair of black leather loafers. Go for a black blazer and a dark brown tie for extra sharp attire. What goes well with black blazer? How to […]

Brown ties fit harmoniously with a light blue or white pocket squares. Choose between the classic solid color pocket square and a blue patterned silk pocket square, to exude a sea breeze aura as you walk by. What color shirt does a brown tie go with? Team a blue shirt with a brown tie and […]

Dress Shirt Collar Guide Straight Collar. Also known as the point collar, the straight collar is flexible enough to wear to work with a tie, then go tie-less for dinner after. Windsor Spread Collar. Buttondown Collar. Tab Collar. Cutaway Spread Collar. Club Collar. Eyelet Collar. English Spread Collar. How do you wear a collared shirt […]

Definition of tie silk : a silk fabric of firm resilient pliable texture used for neckties and for blouses and accessories. What is a silk necktie called? Schlipsen was a kind of neck-tie that was long, thin and had increasing width towards the ends. It was linked to knots of various kinds and complexity. Ties […]

The Shell, The Tail, and The Blade The shell is the handsome part of the tie—it’s the outermost fabric that provides the color or design of your tie. The shell covers a necktie’s tail and blade. To better illustrate the situation, imagine you’re wearing a tie. The blade is the lower and thicker part of […]