Mens Fashion: Tied up on Ties!

Tips for dress shirt and tie combinations

1. Pair a geometric pattern with a more organic pattern like paisleys. Keep the checked print on the shirt smaller than the paisleys on the tie. If you are choosing to mix patterns, make sure you keep them in the same color scheme.

 

2.  Layer a larger pattern over a smaller one. No matter what the patterns are, it is always a good idea to keep this in mind. Circles are always a safe bet for a tie if you are unsure of what print will look good.

 3. Instead of layering on the typical suit coat over your dress shirt, a pull over sweater is the perfect alternative. It will still keep you warm, but its a different way of doing so.

 4. Black and white combinations are something that will never go out of style. Whether you are doing solid colors, or patterns, black and white will always look classy.

5. Keep all clothing pieces fairly neutral. Tans, whites, or greys. Then you will be able to add a tie that is bright colored. Adding a pop of color can be done with a solid colored tie, or a printed one.








* Don't forget that you can always substitute a regular tie with a bow tie!*