Ties can spell the difference between an aesthetic miracle and a fashion disaster and not many men take this matter seriously.
Also, it's no cake walk choosing the perfect tie, so we guide you through the main do's and don'ts while choosing the perfect tie for you!
Do examine your current wardrobe before you jump into buying a tie for yourself:
Your tie should compliment your suits and shirts you already have. Sure,some argue the other way round, but revamping your entire wardrobe just to make it match an awesome-looking tie is not just expensive but also illogical. Geddit?
Don't be a tie-wearing Scrooge:
Even in tough economic times, buying and wearing cheap ties only to see them getting worn out after a few washes is of no use at all. Besides, "buying" extremely cheap ties "looks" extremely cheap too.
Get a reasonable tie and protect yourself from a fashion disaster!
There are three types of ties. 1) Plain, 2) Patterned & 3) Informal.
The first two are pretty much self explanatory. The third one, Informal ties are those which is neither plain nor patterned and that includes punk ties, metallic ties, neon-coloured ties, and cartoon-characters ties.
Never ditch funny designed ties, but be careful:
Ties with funny designs, with cartoon characters, are not generally suited for daily wear. Wearing such ties, wouldn't make you look like a jolly faced, happy-go-lucky guy. Instead you'll be the center stage of mockery. Though you can keep such crazy ties for informal & non- corporate parties and family gatherings.
Keep in mind the place and crowd before choosing what tie to wear:
There may be some social norms that require a certain style of dressing and a faux pas there is a strict NO-NO.
Eg: A red tie looks sexy on any occasion but wearing it at a funeral? Or wearing a Simpsons Tie at a job interview. You wouldn't want to be stared and mocked at, do you?
Don't be afraid to think out of the box:
Fashion tips are a hit-or-miss affair; that is, they sometimes work and they sometimes don't. So, be an avid reader of the current trends and that'll help you experiment different kinds of ties with different outfits you possess. Like wearing a formal tie with a stylish jacket and skinny jeans, for casual wear.
#ProTip : Paisley's or Pierre Cardin's ties are beautiful and elegant for formal and informal occasions.