Choosing The Perfect Stylish Tie For Any Event Every good formal/smart casual attire needs a good tie to complete the look. Ties are generally a fashion statement and the type of tie, colour, style or pattern you choose, sends a message across whoever you meet. Read more on our article “What the colour of your tie says about you” Generally, people do not give much of a thought on what type of tie to choose aside the usual “Does the colour match?” Knowing what type of tie to choose and wear shows your taste for fashion. You will be seen as someone who is precise on what they choose and someone who puts into consideration several factors that influence how to wear the tie. However, it is not always about looking good, but having the right tie to match with the look. That is where fashion lies when it comes to accessorising a suit or a casual look with a tie. When you are choosing a tie; there are a few crucial things you need to think about. Apart from the simple key considerations, you need to think outside the box. What suit or what clothes will you wear with the tie? What occasion are you buying the tie for? Fabric (texture) - The fabric refers to the material used in designing the tie. Do you want a wool, silk, cashmere or cotton tie? The material of the tie, rather the texture is important to consider because of what you will be wearing it with. If you have a tweed or heavyweight jacket, a woollen tie will accessorize better. On the other hand, silk ties go well with official suits. Cashmere ties will go well with a casual look while the cotton ties can be worn for any occasion. A silk tie is best for an official look because it has a nice and smooth finish. It maintains its size and shape and it is durable. For Men's Bow Ties, they are a good alternative to silk ties since they are versatile and can be worn for different occasions. Here at TieCentral, we have a range of different materials available for you to choose from. Have a look at our different materials on offer. The Size Ties are no different when it comes to the sizing in terms of length and width. There are those that are a bit shorter than others, and there are ties with a much bigger blade size. So, you need to find the perfect tie size that suits your body type and will blend in nicely with your suits. The ideal width of the tie you choose should match with the lapels on your blazers or jackets. Otherwise, a rather small or big tie for your blazer or jacket will seem off. Check out some of our slim, regular and skinny ties. Colour Ties are available within our store in different colours, but the query pops up with regards to what colour to choose. With a wide range of coloured ties to choose from it can get confusing when it comes to picking up the ties. However, you should be helped by a number of things such as the colour of your suit or shirt. Alternatively, you can choose a tie which has one of your best
colours. You also need to consider the occasion of which you are wearing the tie to and the nature of the environment. Patterns Just as there are many ties with different colours, there are as many ties with different patterns. It gets challenging with patterns because not all will go well with your attire. But the main thing to remember with patterns is you can play around with them depending on the colours you are wearing. If you have a patterned shirt, then you need to settle for a subtly patterned tie. And if the colour of your shirt is not so bright and vibrant, you can try an exclusive patterned tie. Patterns of ties range from; stripes, dots, checked, woven and repeat patterns. The Shell of The Tie The shell of the tie refers to the body and outlook design of the tie. The shell comprises of the blade, tail, and gusset of the Bowties. The blade is the wider side of the tie while the tail is the slender part. The gusset is the neckpiece part and it joins the blade and tail. Putting into consideration the shell, it relies on your body type and what kind of jacket or blazer you will wear it with. Read more on our article “How to tie a tie.� Quality The quality of a tie lies on several factors such as the design, the colour and other things incorporated in the tie. Look at the lining, the bar tack, the slip stitch and triple construction. All those are crucial in determining the quality of a tie and the more intact they are, the better the quality of the tie. High-quality ties are often priced a little bit higher compared to lower quality ties, so that can also lead you when choosing a tie. Style It no doubts that the style of ties is developing as time passes by. Slicker and flashier ties are being designed which makes it even more difficult for men to choose the right tie. When it comes to the style of the tie, look for something you know you will love and look good in. Additionally, think about where you will be wearing the tie because it will help a great deal in choosing the right style for the occasion. Accessories Accessories of ties can add a subtle but huge impact on the overall look of the tie. Adding a tie clip, matching cufflink or pocket square to your look can really bring out the colour/pattern of the tie and complement the whole attire. This can really help if your shirt or blazer does not have similar colours to your tie. All these things add to make a complete, slick and sharp outlook.
These are just the basics on what to consider when choosing a tie. This will help you choose the right tie for the occasion, the one that suits you right and the one that matches with your attire. Remember that what you wear determines your sense of fashion and influences your look.