How to wear a tie correctly?

One of the important details of a man's wardrobe is a tie. For many years it has not been replaced by anything else. This is a mysterious and incomprehensible accessory for beginners.

When worn correctly, a man looks more elegant and serious. You need to choose your own accessory for each image, but not everyone knows how to do it correctly.

Before making a purchase, you need to know not only what clothes it will be worn with, but also pay attention to the color scheme. To make the accessory look harmonious, you need to follow certain rules.

• The tie should match the color of the suit or shirt. But you can choose it in a completely different color. The main thing is to choose the right image, and not to overdo it with colors.
• Tie the knot correctly. The simplest knot is considered to be the American one.
• The length should be up to the waist. If the tie is higher or lower, it will look ugly. Therefore, before you buy, measure the length of the tie.
• It is worth paying attention to the width of this accessory. It should match the height of the shirt collar. Wide ties are usually worn by executives.
• If the shirt is with a pattern, then the tie should be chosen in a solid color. And vice versa. If there is a print on a stylish accessory, then the shirt should be without it.
• If the shirt is with buttons, then the tie must necessarily cover them.
• The tie must match the material of the shirt and be of the same density.
• So that the image does not seem cheap, you should choose an accessory made from natural fabrics.
• Do not use a clip if the tie will be worn with a jacket. In this case, it is better to hide the clip behind the lapels.
• A light suit with a light tie is worn for any evening events, and dark ones - in the daytime.
• The shirt should always be ironed and clean.

The variety of ties on the market is quite large, but there is 4 main groups into which they are divided:

1. classic.
2. solemn.
3. butterflies;
4. bolo ties.

The tie should always be darker than the shirt. For beginners, the best option would be a white shirt and a dark suit. In this case, the male accessory can be chosen in any color.

The most common colors of the described garment are: black, gray, white, red, blue, green, light blue, yellow, purple.

Basic color combinations:

• gray can be combined with blue, pink or blue;
• white is combined with any color;
• black - with red, gray, white or green;
• red - with black, gray or blue;
• purple - with gold, yellow or orange.

What colors cannot be combined with:

• gray should never be worn with green or orange;
• black - with pink or beige;
• red - with purple or brown;
• blue - with green or brown;
• yellow - with blue or pink.

Usually, you can't wear it like that, especially in a business setting. Since the business classic image consists of a shirt, tie and suit. It is permissible to wear a shirt without a jacket only in an informal free atmosphere.

Most often, sales assistants or waiters do not wear a jacket.Therefore, if you occupy any serious position, then the image must correspond to it. For those who want to look serious and elegant, it is worth giving up such an image altogether. That is, do not wear a tie or jacket. For a casual look, the accessory must match the color and size. You can also use a clamp.

A suit with a vest is called a three-piece suit. At the same time, a tie can be worn either completely with the whole suit, or without a jacket, but at the same time with a vest. This look will look just as elegant and serious as with a jacket.

Basically, a tie with jeans is worn by men under the age of 25. Finding an accessory for jeans will be extremely difficult. It is important to remember here that the tie in this way looks appropriate, and not ridiculous.

A tie is a great addition to a men's shirt, but there are some that won't work. For example:

• colored Hawaiian shirts won't work with a tie;
• shirts that have shoulder straps or any other stripes;
• with shirts that are made of crinkled fabric, moreover, they cannot be ironed.

The length of the shirt can be any, since it is still tucked into trousers or jeans. But the length of the sleeve is worth paying attention to.

If you want to put on a shirt and tie without tucking it into your trousers, then you should remember that this can ruin the image. Usually schoolchildren or students dress this way when attending parties. Even for an educational institution, you can't wear a tie with a shirt like that.

Many people make mistakes when wearing a tie, as this is one of the most difficult men's accessories. To prevent them, you should follow simple rules.

• Incorrect length is considered one of the most common mistakes. The tie should always be no longer than the buckle on the belt. Even if you wear low waist jeans.
• Wrong width is also one of the mistakes. It is worth remembering here that the width should correspond not only to the width of the collar, but also to the cuffs on the chest of the jacket. And also the width should correspond to the figure of the person. For a fat man, you need to choose wide, and for a thin one, narrower ties.
• The look will not look elegant and stylish if the knot is not tied correctly. It should be about the same size as the collar height. Knots that are too large can ruin the look.
• To prevent the tie and shirt from merging, it is worth choosing them in different shades.
• For a serious look, you should never choose bright colors.
• Ties with an elastic band are suitable only for schoolchildren. Otherwise, they will look funny.
• There should be no noticeable gap between the men's accessory and the collar.
• The shirt should fit the man's size. She should not hang on it, but be in shape.

For how to wear a tie, see below.