A good mens tie works as a centrepiece foe the entire outfit and therefore should not be selected without some thought.
There are size, colour and style issues that need to be considered, as well as a knowledge of what is already in your cupboard that will work well with the tie.
You must always start off by looking for a tie that is the corrent size. Your height is the major determinant here. If you are above average height, make sure you look for ties that have a little extra length.
A width of 8-9cm is fairly standard and will never go out of fashion.
If the tie is to be worn with a particular suit, the best option is to have the suit with you, either being worn or in a suit bag.
This will let you perfectly match the length and colour with the suit jacket.
If you will often be wearing the tie with no jacket on, or a sports jacket, the pants become a more important consideration.
Espeically where the tie is slightly more expensive, quickly scan for any defects - poor weaving, loose threads, discolouration etc.
For occasions of greater importance, it is always recommended to go with a tie made of silk or a silk blend.
If the tie will be worn to meetings of importance, quality is the factor that has the most importance.
Try to avoid so called 'humorous' ties...because the only one laughing tends to be you.
Its always good to have one or two of these ties tucked away somewhere for certain occasions, but as a general rule cartoons and pictures should be outlawed.
You can't go wrong with solid colours or stripes that are well matched with your suit
If you're shirt is striped, it is generally best to avoid striped ties. Solid colours are a better choice here. The opposite also works well ie a solid colour shirt will work well with a striped tie
The more serious the situation, the more conservative the tie should be in both design and colour.
Ties can be used to contrast the colour of the shirt. So a light coloured shirt and a dark tie may match up well and vice versa.
As a general rule you can't really go wrong with dark red or dark blue ties
One often neglected aspect is skin colour and the shape of your face. Stripes work well if you have a more angular face, strong chin etc. Paisley printed ties work well if you have a more rounded face.
Hopefully you will now be a little better equipped to find the ties that suit you the best
Author Resource:
Kate Stephen is the Director Of Red Ribbon Gifts - a boutique online gift store located in Australia that specialises in stylish retail gifts from smaller manufacturers and up & coming designers. Originally focusing on gifts for her, the business has recently expanded to include a gifts for him and a corporate gifts range. Visit Red Ribbon Gifts today to find unique birthday gifts for him
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