Ties and Tie Advice
Ties are a men’s clothing accessory that are very important to the look that the person who is wearing a tie to portray. It can say many things about a person’s position, how they view themselves and how others view them. Choosing the right tie for the suit or sport coat that one is wearing is key to make the tie look good, stand out and or impress the people you are wearing the ties for. Believe me when you think of wearing a tie for others it makes you make the choice when purchasing or choosing a tie to wear.
How do you know if you are wearing the right tie? There are some obvious glaring signs that you may be wearing the wrong tie – we will go through some reasons to give you a better idea about the wrong tie. Knowing these things will assist you in choosing the right tie.
The tie you are wearing is too short or long – this is a red flag and may signify that you have the wrong tie. It could be that you have an old tie and you love it so much that you do not want to part with it but the fact of the matter is that it is just not fitting in the style of today. Some years back ties that people wore were of a shorter length variety but it’s important to stay up on current fashions. A tie should be the long enough to touch the top of your trousers – no longer, no shorter. This is the perfect length for a tie.
The tie you choose to wear most often is the one you keep tied when storing it. This is also another red flag and fashion faux pas . It might be that you do not know how to properly tie your ties and once it’s tied up properly you let it stay that way. This is the wrong tie because it is sloppy looking with permanent wrinkles. It makes you look slovenly. It is important to learn how to ties your tie properly because it helps the tie last longer and allows it to look fresh when you wear it.
The tie is the wrong tie if it has stains on it! Anyone with some dignity would never wear a tie with stains on it. This also makes you look like a complete slob and indicates that you may not have the ability to eat like a normal human while food is placed in front of you. This is a super big no no! It is advisable to wear your ties appropriately and watch out when eating so as to not get food on it and stain it. However, things can happen and if that should happen take the tie to a dry cleaner. This will allow you to keep the tie for a longer period of time and allows you to look spiffy with your favorite ties.
Now it comes down to learning about the right tie for you. Color coordination is key as far as choosing the right tie. If you are unsure about how to coordinate colors properly you can always go a nice high end suit store and ask the sales person to help you. This is the most effective way to make sure you match the ties with the suits and sport coats that you own. Make sure you tell the salesperson what type of occasion you are wearing the tie for, business, or casual setting because the style you choose says a lot. When you look sharp people will notice and you will know because they will ask you where you got your tie. Happy Hunting!