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Choosing the right tie is an art that every man should master perfectly! If for some reason you do not yet master this art, then I am coming to you with this article especially for you!

So, today we are talking about how to choose a tie for a shirt.

Color combinations.

In the article I wrote about color combinations, today I will remind you about them, because... Matching a tie by color is a win-win option.

The color wheel is a visual aid of which colors can be combined and which ones cannot. It is very easy to use, just choose one of the principles below.

1) Opposite shades in a circle that contrast with each other. For example, red and green.

The image does not look boring;

– there is a risk of turning into a parrot.

2) “Neighboring” colors, which complement each other. For example, blue and purple.

Safe and versatile combination;

– the tie can blend into the shirt, which doesn’t look very nice.

However, choosing colors is only half the battle. It is necessary to look in practice which combinations of shades will be the most successful. And remember that the tie should always be darker than the shirt.

Next, I will look at how to choose a tie to match a specific shirt color. Although in this manual I did not take into account the color of the jacket/suit, however, I want to say that if the suit is in neutral shades (dark gray, blue, etc.) there will be no special changes in the recommendations.

White shirts

The white shirt is a versatile and basic wardrobe item that every man should have in his wardrobe. A white shirt goes very well together, and it doesn’t matter whether it’s a textured (knitted), checkered or striped tie. A white shirt will look good with any tie.

Blue shirts

Suitable for blue shirts:

1) Dark ties with patterns (polka dots, stripes).

2) A tie of the opposite shade (orange, yellow, red), which in this case will be an accent color.

3) Complementary (adjacent) color, for blue it is green. This combination will add sophistication to your look.

Pink shirts.

The same principle applies here, for a tie:

1) Similar colors. For pink it is lilac and violet. Choose dark shades and you can't go wrong.

2) Contrasting colors. In this case, it's green. Blue can also be used as an opposite, contrasting color.

Striped shirts.

Choosing a tie to match a striped shirt is a little more difficult. There are several rules here:

1) Stripes go well with stripes, but they don't have to be the same size. If the shirt has small stripes, then the tie should have large stripes and vice versa.

2) The color of the tie (or one of its stripes) must match or be the opposite of one of the stripes of the shirt. It may be difficult to imagine, but below, with examples, you will understand everything. For example, the following shades of tie will suit a blue shirt with pink stripes: blue, red, dark green ties.

3) Stripes go well with other geometric prints: polka dots, diamonds, etc.

Checked shirts.

For checkered shirts, there are also certain subtleties in choosing a tie:

1) The tie should be either plain or with a large pattern. The small print of the tie will simply get lost against the background of the shirt.

2) Plaid can be combined with plaid, but as stated above, it should be larger on a tie than on a shirt.

3) Striped ties go well with a plaid shirt. Choose a tie with large stripes that match the color of the checkered shirt.

I hope you liked the article and learned something useful from it.

Good luck choosing a tie!

Today, having a tie is not considered a mandatory requirement for business style. However, a man can choose this wardrobe detail for going out: a special event, dinner at a restaurant, negotiations, visiting the theater and more. To leave a pleasant impression of your person, a representative of the stronger sex needs to be able to select ties to match the chosen shirt. For each style of clothing you need to find a specific tie, or better yet, several.

Purple shirt - tie

The classic rule for men's wardrobe is that the shirt should always be lighter than the tie. Therefore, a dark purple tie will be a win-win combination. You can also safely wear a black accessory with such a shirt.

A black tie will go perfectly with a purple shirt if you enliven this color with stripes, a chaotic pattern, or splashes. This is because contrasting black can get “lost” against the background of lilac fabric.

For plain purple shirts, patterned ties are a good choice. It can be a strict stripe or an intricate pattern. Remember that small polka dots are more appropriate for formal events. For a casual style, accessories with geometric patterns are suitable, and a striped tie is a universal option. Many men like checkered accessories. With a lilac shirt, such a tie will also be the best choice, but more often the check is used for informal events. At the same time, it is not necessary to wear a suit with a shirt; you can also opt for a cardigan or flannel jacket.

Good tie colors for a lilac shirt

A lilac shirt will go well with a purple-violet tie; you can try experimenting with gray. This royal color has many nuances, so the store will definitely find the right shade that will harmoniously combine with a purple shirt. By the way, gray color symbolizes success, authority, expressing a person’s individuality.

A purple checkered or striped shirt will also look beautiful in an ensemble with a dark blue or dark blue tie. It is advisable to choose plain accessories for such shirts, this applies not only to a tie.

Bright ties are more suitable for informal events, while accessories in calm colors with unobtrusive patterns will be more casual.

There is also an opinion that an orange tie goes well with shirts of any color. This means that a purple shirt can be worn with this accessory. Also, when buying a tie, you need to pay attention to your skin tone. When choosing a purple shirt, men with dark skin can choose a chocolate-colored tie. And for those with fair skin, it is worth purchasing ties in blue, gray, and purple shades.

A stylish, impeccably dressed man attracts the eye and gives the impression of success and solidity. The right tie plays an important role in creating the ideal image. This is one of its main elements. When choosing a tie for a particular outfit, it’s easy to make a mistake. What combinations of shades are the most advantageous and how to properly complement a stylish look with a tie in order to look elegant and not funny, we will try to figure it out in our article. There are general rules for choosing a men's accessory.

Attention! The leading rule is to combine no more than 3 shades in an image.

For the most daring, a larger number is acceptable, but they must follow the color scheme of the dominant colors. The easiest way is to match ties to your outfit without sudden changes in contrast.

The color wheel can help you correctly combine shades in clothing. It is a geometric figure divided into sectors. They repeat the colors of the spectrum. And it has warm shades: red, yellow, orange and their derivatives, and cold shades – blue and violet. The design world uses a color wheel based on the Hue, Sateration, Brightness model - abbreviated as HSB.

In this model, the tone, hue saturation and brightness of a given color are important. Each indicator is set on a certain scale. In order not to go into scientific jungle, let’s figure out how the color wheel works in reality.

The fewer colors in a suit, the easier it is to make your image harmonious. A monochromatic outfit is boring, so the most common is a combination of 2 colors. The circle tells you which colors are best combined in clothes - these will be opposite shades, for example, red - green, purple - light green, etc.

When combining 3 colors, a triangle with a right angle, an obtuse angle, or an equilateral one is drawn on a circle. Their tops lie on flowers, which will give a harmonious combination. This is a reason to remember geometry.

When combining 4 shades, sectors of the color wheel are used, connected by perpendicular lines.

Basic rules for color combinations of ties with shirts

Most men are lazy or afraid to be creative in choosing interesting shirt and tie combinations. Oh, in vain. This allows you to brighten up boring everyday life and stand out from the crowd of colleagues.

With colored or light shirts

A universal item in a man's wardrobe is a snow-white shirt; a men's wardrobe accessory of any color harmonizes with it. In order not to blend in with others, stylists advise choosing bright, textured models. The only taboo is the combination of a white shirt and a black tie - attire for a funeral. Colored shirts can be plain: pink, blue, green, etc. Men's shirts with stripes of different widths and assorted checks are also popular. It is easier to cope with the selection of a tie pair for a plain shirt. Here you need basic taste, and remember the rule - the tie should be several shades darker. For shirts with patterns, there are nuances that need to be taken into account.

With blue shirts

The blue color refreshes the look. Many combinations suit these shirts:

• Classics of the genre– dark model (blue, gray) with polka dots or stripes.
• Color accent in the form of a tie in a contrasting palette. A blue shirt with a terracotta or yellow tie would look interesting.
• Combination blue plus red– another winning option, a red tie is worn by confident people with leadership abilities.
• A dark green model will help you become the star of the day and make the impression of a stylish gentleman. A sophisticated look is guaranteed.

With pink shirts

Pink shades are popular in summer. When choosing a tie, you should follow the basic rules:

• choose neighboring, related colors - dark purple, shades of lilac;
• play on contrast - take a thing in the color of the opposite sector of the color wheel, for example blue or lush green.

With white shirts

White shirts are in the wardrobe of every representative of the stronger sex. This is a basic thing, on its basis you can create a variety of images from business to romantic. The compatibility of such a shirt is universal - it harmonizes with all the colors of the circle, goes well with large and small patterns. Not only any color, but also a variety of textures from knitted to silk will look great on a white background.

With checkered and striped shirts

Checks and stripes give the look an informal feel. You can definitely stand out in a striped outfit if you follow some small rules. And plaid has always been associated with brutal cowboys, but ties can and should be worn with it. Stripe Rule #1— striped items go well together, provided that the stripes are of different widths. Otherwise, you risk becoming a zebra, which will make others' eyes ripple. The best option is a small stripe on a shirt and a large oblique stripe on a tie.

Stripe Rule #2– the shirt should match the color of the stripes on the tie fabric – either match or contrast, i.e. be opposite in the color circle. For example, under a blue shirt with thin burgundy stripes, you can wear a blue, burgundy or even emerald accessory.

Stripe Rule #3– striped things go well with other geometric figures.

For checkered shirts, there are also several principles for selecting a piece of men's wardrobe. Things go well together if:

• A tie without a pattern - plain or with a large print. A small ornament against the background of a colorful shirt will simply be invisible.
• If both items of clothing are checked, then the check on the tie fabric should be larger.
• A plaid shirt is harmoniously complemented by a tie with large diagonal stripes. The color of the tie either matches the color of the shirt or contrasts with it.

With dark shirts

Dark shirts in rich colors are complemented by light tie models. The combination looks winning when the shade of the tie matches the color of the suit. For example, a light gray suit and tie accompanied by a black shirt.

Reference! The law of brown states that in a man's wardrobe, brown only goes with brown.

A chocolate shirt and a mustard tie paired is a clear confirmation of this.

How to match a shirt to a tie

What shirts go with striped ties?

The simplest option is a set of a plain shirt and a striped tie model. It doesn't matter how wide the stripe is on the tie. If the stripe matches the shirt, then the set looks like a single ensemble. To make the image more interesting, use contrasting shades. Shirts with small stripes and a tie with large ones combine beautifully, and the lines can be vertical, horizontal and diagonal. An interesting effect is obtained when combining a checkered shirt and a tie with a stripe, if their width is approximately the same.

What shirts go with polka dot ties?

Polka dot ties are at the height of fashion. The color of the pea pattern should match the shade of the shirt. Small patterns reminiscent of dots give the model an official style. You can safely attend business meetings in it. They can be easily combined with light and plain shirts. But an overly large ornament can turn a stylish suit into a clown outfit.

Advice! For men of short stature and those who tend to be overweight, a print with small polka dots is recommended, while thin and tall men can safely flaunt a model with large polka dots.

Additional requirements for the selection of ties

Depending on the season, place of work and status, certain requirements are imposed on a men's accessory.

By fabric texture

Shiny ties look vulgar; never wear them unless you are a pop star. Silk products are appropriate in the summer season, they are called “summer”. The color scheme of such models is dominated by delicate pastel shades. In winter, preference is given to more saturated and dark colors. And the materials used are dense and textured. Wool ties look stylish in a duet with a tweed jacket.

By a combination of solid and variegated colors

Models with palm trees, bananas and other funny pictures are not fashionable, but funny. The tie should not “scream”; it should be in harmony with the suit and shirt. If you are not too confident in your good taste, then feel free to wear a dark formal suit with a light shirt and tie in dark colors, combining them in related colors. Ties with patterns look interesting, but you can’t go overboard with the colorfulness. All three elements: suit, shirt and tie cannot be patterned; one item must remain plain.

If the pattern on both items of clothing is the same, then it should be noticeably different in size. When combining things with different patterns, for example paisley (paisley) and stripes, in one ensemble, you need to ensure that the size of the patterns and the width of the stripes are approximately the same.

Important! The width of the tie should match the width of the jacket lapel, and the tip of the tied tie should touch the belt buckle.

Experiment when creating your daily look, whether you are going to work or to a party. Combine contrasting shades and gradually introduce ornamental elements and then you will be a style icon for your colleagues, and not a boring office worker.

A tie is not just an accessory, but a thing that should highlight your look. The overall appearance of the suit will depend on the correct tie. Therefore, before you start choosing a tie for your suit and shirt, you need to know a few secrets:

• first choose a shirt and suit, and only then a tie;
• It is customary to use a tie to highlight your style. It is matched to a shirt either a tone darker or several tones lighter;

• do not choose the same tone and pattern for your tie and shirt. If you choose geometry, then try to choose a shirt and tie with different patterns. The stripes of the shirt should not coincide with the direction of the stripes of the tie;
• remember that a tie should not have more than three colors to avoid over-combination;
• In no case should the width of the tie be greater than the width of the lapels.

How to choose the right tie?

Textile. The traditional tie is made of silk fabric. No less popular are ties made of wool and cashmere. A combination of different materials is also allowed: wool-linen, silk-cotton, wool-silk, wool-cashmere. There are also stretch ties made of poplin, microfiber and some other synthetic fabric. But synthetics quickly lose their shape. After the first wash, the tie is unlikely to have its original appearance.

Width. The width of the tie, as mentioned above, should correspond to the lapels of the jacket. A tie of 6-8 cm would be ideal. Anything that is already 6 cm is considered a narrower model. Wide models of 10 cm are considered especially solemn and are sewn from expensive material - pure silk.

Attention! Skinny ties are not suitable for overweight men. This will only emphasize their completeness. It's better to use the classics.

Form. When purchased, all ties look just perfect. But to check how the accessory behaves when tied to the first knot, take it in your palm. Place the wide end of it across your palm. It should hang down a little. If the tie curls at the bottom, then this is not the best option. A good accessory is one that has a straight edge. After tying the knot, it will also remain smooth and will not stick out.

Seams. The seams are on the back of the tie. Run your hand over them. They must be sliding. If the seams are tight, then it is machine sewing. Where the seams meet in a “V” shape there is a stitch that holds the shape of the tie.

Attention! High-end ties are made from three different pieces, some models from two.

Tie length. The length of a tie for an adult man is usually 150 cm. Some models can be found in 130 or 160 cm.

How to wear a tie correctly?

Many men wear a tie incorrectly. Firstly, it concerns the length. Some tie the accessory in such a way that the edge of the tie is almost near the chest. Some people tuck the “extra length” into their trousers. This is wrong. The tie should barely touch the belt or be 1-2 cm above the waistband of the trousers.
Secondly, men make mistakes when pairing a tie with a suit and shirt.

Tip: If you don’t know what combination of tie and suit would be appropriate, choose a black (gray) suit, a white shirt and absolutely any tie (just not white).

To avoid confusion with colors, you can use a table that shows which tie is best suited to a shirt of a certain color.

Tie and shirt color combination

The easiest option is to match a tie to a white and gray shirt: any combination will do. If you want to attract attention, for example, to be heard by an audience or to attract attention at a meeting, then you should choose ties from red to burgundy. If, on the contrary, you want to remain “incognito,” then choose a tie that matches the color of your suit or something neutral.

The table shows popular shirt colors that can be combined in any style. We see that a black tie is universal: it is equally suitable for both a lilac shirt and a yellow one. The same applies to ties in gray shades. A mustard tie will go well with blue, pink, purple and yellow shirts.

But the choice of men's accessory should not be limited to the table. For example, you have a gold tie. A very specific color. It will go perfectly with a white shirt, but you should also consider the suit combination. If you have exactly this color in your closet, then you should “walk” it this way: attach the tie to the shirt. For example, a black shirt. Now choose your jacket. If you have a black jacket with gold patterns or a gold jacket with black patterns in your wardrobe, then you can safely wear the accessory. Moreover, the fabric of the jacket should be “heavy” corduroy, velvet, etc.

You should also carefully combine different designs and prints. The ideal would be a plain shirt - a tie with a print or a plain tie - a shirt with a pattern. A colored shirt is no longer a completely formal style. Therefore, here you can consider a bright suit. You can pair a shirt with a print with a suit and tie of the same color.

Combination of tie and shirt pattern

The most difficult choice is to combine the pattern of a tie and a shirt. Here you should adhere to the rule “if you’re not sure, don’t try.” But for such a combination there are a couple of tips:

1. Choose a combination of geometric patterns, but the tie should remain the dominant color (a stripe on a shirt - small circles on a tie, diamonds on a tie - a small dot on a shirt);
2. Similar designs on a tie and a shirt should be different. For example, even if you decide to combine stripes, then choose, for example, a thin vertical line on a shirt, and a wide diagonal or horizontal line on a tie. For a small diamond on a shirt, a large square on an accessory is suitable.

That's all the secrets. By adhering to combinations of clothes with an accessory such as a tie, you can achieve the perfect look. Moreover, the fashion trend extends not only to the classic style. A tie can be skillfully combined with jeans, one shirt, or a completely non-classical jacket made of tweed or corduroy. Your image is in your hands!

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