In the past, wearing a tie showed that you were a rich man and had enough free time to master the tying of the perfect tie. It was a status symbol to show where someone stood in society. Nowadays the tie is still a symbol of success and responsibility. You show others who you are; it's no guarantee of success, but it does send out the right signals. You come across as trustworthy and honest.
Solid colours are always fine and provide a classic and timeless look . Red is the colour of power, money and status. American presidential candidates prefer to wear a red tie, because you're then taken more seriously on TV. Do you have a date planned? Then too, red is the key to success; women rate men with a red tie as more attractive and more influential. Blue, on the other hand, is the trend colour of 2016; striking blue ties such as indigo blue, navy and royal blue have conquered their place in the fashion world.
Ties are increasingly worn nowadays as an accessory with a casual outfit. The narrow tie is ideal for this, the so-called skinny ties. The standard width for ties is 8 to 8.5 cm. The skinny tie, however, has a width of 6 to 7 cm. Do you have a broader figure? Then we recommend a wider (normal) tie; this brings your figure better into balance. A well-tied knot just reaches your belt. Do you wear a tie in an informal setting? Then you can wear it a bit shorter.
Besides the tie, the pocket square is completely back after being gone. Combine it in a hip way with a shirt and blazer over jeans. Or, for business, with your suit, choose a pocket square in the colour of your tie. Ideal are the sets in which pocket squares are supplied in the same texture and material as the tie. When choosing a tie, be careful with patterns. Don't choose a striped tie with a striped suit; the same goes for a checked design. It is, however, possible to combine small patterns with large patterns.
Do you mainly wear a tie for business? Then go for calm; single-colour ties in navy blue or wine red radiate success and calm. In addition, they're ideal to combine. Do you have a party and do you like to distinguish yourself from the crowd? Then go for all-over patterns, with striped ties or other motifs, for example. Are your in-laws inviting you for a chic dinner? Present yourself at your best and go for a paisley-motif tie.
Trouble tying your tie? Below you can see step by step how to make the perfect knot in your tie. The half Windsor is perfect to wear with many collars, ideal for the office or festive occasions. The four-in-hand is one of the most popular tie knots. Also known as the knot that's passed down from father to son, it's fairly slim, asymmetrical in shape and suitable for any occasion.
In short, a tie suits every occasion, mood and season. It shows that you're fashion-conscious and think about your clothing choice. Whoever wears a tie is hot, full of confidence and knows what he wants! For more information about combining the right colours, sizes and materials of tie, drop by our colleagues in the shop or order your tie quickly and simply online on the Suitable website.
