Tie

Today, many men wear a pocket watch for white tie with an Albert watch chain, however, that is historically incorrect for white tie. The more traditional option is to wear a pocket watch with a watch fob in your waistcoat pocket with the fob dangling out from underneath the tailcoat. Is it OK to wear […]

Following the social changes after the First World War and especially with the counterculture of the 1960s, white tie was increasingly replaced by black tie as default evening wear for more formal events. What does wearing a white tie mean? What Is White Tie Attire? White tie attire is the most formal dress code and […]

around 3-3.5 inches. Some people are under the impression that vintage ties are always wide, but that is simply not the case. While four or five inch ties were in vogue during the 1950s, in the 1920s and ’30s, ties were a moderate width, usually around 3-3.5 inches. That’s roughly the width of ties sold […]

When it came to neckwear, ties and bow ties were still popular in the 1920s. Compared to the previous decade of the 1910s, bow ties had gotten slightly bigger. Also, because the collar of the shirts had become softer, it was easier to tie a tie yourself. How did they tie ties in the 1920’s? […]

Suit-and-tie definition Describable as formal, serious, and professional. Max you don’t work in an office but you still have to make it on time to this construction site like a suit and tie kind of job. What style is a suit and tie? Suit & Tie “Suit & Tie” Released January 15, 2013 Recorded June […]

Business Formal/Professional and Formal Events Paired with a crisp white shirt, this is a very polished look that says you mean business. A muted, dark solid tie is also appropriate for formal events. What ties are professional? Navy blue tie “It’s a little bit like a private club.” To look sharp and professional, there are […]

Cut on the Bias The stretch test has two hallmarks, one is to pull the length of the tie and it has to stretch that way. The other is you have to pull at 45 degree angle of the tie and it must not move at all. If you have these two factors in your […]

“Let me be clear – the suit is not dead. But the tie is!” That’s the view of Ermenegildo Zegna, CEO and chairman of the Italian luxury fashion house Zegna. Is the suit dying? Far from the days when the average man would buy a suit every two years or so, today’s man buys fewer […]

Bow Tie With Navy Suit Right behind black and charcoal is navy as a staple in any man’s wardrobe. Navy, like charcoal, is very versatile and can be worn to any occasion, but wearing navy is also beneficial in that you can start adding in pink and even bolder colors, depending on the occasion you’re […]

Dark, Not Necessarily Black, Suit Wearing a black suit to a Black-Tie Optional event is an acceptable choice, just so long as you don’t try to make it look like an imitation tuxedo by pairing it with a black bow tie. If you’re not wearing a black suit then, charcoal and deep navy are also […]

Business casual dress codes welcome polka dot ties! There are still guidelines you should know: the smaller the dot and more further apart they are, the more formal. Can you wear a dotted tie with a striped shirt? Polka Dot Ties: These contrast extremely well with a solid, striped or checkered shirt , especially if […]

Shirt and Tie Combo 1: Striped shirt + solid tie The stripes are red, so why the solid black tie? But black matches everything, they cry out in knee jerk reaction. Not so. The contrast of saturated colors against black is usually pretty jarring. What kind of tie goes with a striped shirt? When you […]

Formal: Your Go-To Ensemble For Weddings And Formal Events Brown shoes and black ties work surprisingly well for formal ensembles, especially when the shoes are dark brown in tone. What tie matches with brown shoes? You can never go wrong with wearing a white button-down shirt and navy tie with the navy suit and dark […]

Go all out in a grey suit and a blue tie. Inject a sense of stylish effortlessness into this outfit by rounding off with a pair of black leather loafers. A grey suit and a blue tie are absolute essentials if you’re piecing together a dapper wardrobe that holds to the highest sartorial standards. Can […]

A tie can be used as a handle to move and hold somebody so you can strike them. A necktie can get caught on anything sharp, and it can be used to choke you unconscious. Can you be strangled by a zip tie? On Tuesday morning, a Katy woman called 911 when a bleeding man […]

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A tie is uncomfortable only if it is tied too tight or you shirt collar is too small. Why you should not wear a tie? You can even increase your risk of musculoskeletal trauma just by wearing a tie, according to research by researchers at Yonsei University: those who wear ties often find their range […]

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. Some men use a loose knot because it’s more comfortable and less constricting on their neck. How do I keep my tie in place? How to Keep Your Necktie in […]

Make sure you create the dimple under the knot, otherwise your tie will look flatter and less finished. What does a tie dimple mean? The dimple is a fold in the tie’s fabric near the knot. It adds more depth to the tie and the outfit as a whole. Men who really know how to […]

Choose a tight, subtle pattern to play it safe and sophisticated, and ensure that whatever pattern adorns your tie, it doesn’t clash with the pattern of your suit or shirt. Going for stripes? Stick with stripes across the board. What tie goes with a patterned suit? For the beginners (and for the most versatility), let […]