| Many men find it difficult to choose the right tie for | | | | the stripes on the shirt. |
| the right shirt. Matching shirt to ties can be quite fun. | | | | Also acceptable are slanted stripes. Do remember |
| The range of patterns, colors, fabrics, and cuts will | | | | that the size of the necktie stripes and the top |
| allow for endless possibilities - so many that many | | | | should be dissimilar. Different sizes means that stripes |
| men wouldn't even know where to start. This article | | | | of the necktie should be twice larger than the ones |
| will teach you the essentials that will help you create | | | | found on the shirt. If the stripes of the top are one |
| a wide range of outfits with different dress shirts | | | | fourth inch then the neckties should be one half inch. |
| and neckties. | | | | This way, the necktie would be prominent instead of |
| Classic White Shirts | | | | appearing vague on the shirt. |
| A dress shirt for the businessman is like a canvas for | | | | Plaid Shirts |
| the artist. There are days when you are all too | | | | Same rules apply to plaid tops as with striped tops. |
| confused with what you wanted to wear for the | | | | Initially determine the dominant color of the top. Then |
| day. A basic white top is the solution. With it, any | | | | find a necktie that matches this color. It would be |
| necktie will be well matched. | | | | best to have diagonal stripes on the necktie. The |
| The Solid Color Dress Shirt | | | | contrast to the top would be nice. Or you can use a |
| A single colored top would sometimes require slight | | | | necktie with boxed or dot patterns so long as these |
| contemplation. Use a necktie and top of the same | | | | are larger than the plaid pattern. |
| color so long as one is lighter than the other. Having | | | | Choosing the Right Necktie for a Suit |
| both necktie and top of the same shade would | | | | Matching a necktie to a suit is similar as the previous |
| appear like a patched-up shirt. For starters, the solid | | | | predicament. Take note of two details; the color and |
| light blue dress shirt is a great alternative to the plain | | | | the pattern of the suit. Your necktie and socks are |
| white one. Using a foulard or striped necktie with a | | | | accessories to the entire ensemble same so it has to |
| plain colored top is very easy to match. In fact any | | | | blend. |
| necktie pattern would work as long as the colors | | | | There is no problem if the suit is unitary color, a |
| harmonize. | | | | colored, printed or unitary color necktie will match. If |
| Striped and Checkered Shirts | | | | the suit is designed with pale thin stripes, follow rules |
| You want a different look today then wear | | | | that apply to unitary colored suits. But if the suit has |
| something out of the ordinary. Try wearing a striped | | | | distinctive stripes, do not wear a striped necktie. Any |
| or checkered shirt. When picking the right necktie for | | | | color and pattern will do as long as the necktie will be |
| the shirt make sure that the patterns are different in | | | | distinguishable. |
| size. | | | | It is Just a Matter of Combination and Coordination |
| Examples | | | | If you observe, the entire discussion is all about |
| Examine the top and determine the major color. | | | | combination and coordination. |
| Match this color with a tie of a similar color. The best | | | | Coordination pertains to blending while combination is |
| match with a plaid top is based on the neckties | | | | to merging. |
| design and hue. If your top is mostly yellow, wear a | | | | In dressing up, it is a matter of not overdoing the |
| blue necktie that has polka dots, pin dots or box | | | | colors and designs. A suit that is checked, made of |
| patterns. Nowadays, men also wear neckties made | | | | small broken-check textile pattern or striped would |
| of soft wool either printed or woven with colorful | | | | be best paired with a unitary colored top and a |
| curved abstract figures known as paisley pattern. | | | | necktie with design. While for a unitary colored suit, |
| In review, the striped pattern top paired with a dot, | | | | you can use a patterned top with either a necktie |
| box or paisley patterned necktie when combined, a | | | | with design, as long as designs vary, or unitary |
| contrast is made using different patterns that split | | | | colored. It is just that easy! |