Style
Knot for nothing:
We’ve all been there before. We’re standing at a department
store tie display that’s filled with more colors than a bad
acid trip. But don’t worry your freshly groomed head about
it. We’ve got some no-fail tips for you to easily navigate
your way to proper neckwear:
The Right Colors:
Gold/yellow-gold. It’s traditional, but still has a little
flash. It’s also flexible enough to go with almost any suit.
Blue. A solid choice no matter what the occasion. Think of blue as
your wingman – trustworthy, easy on the eyes and always there
when you need him.
Red. Yes, it’s a staple of old bankers and politicians. But
that’s because it’s still one of the most reliable ways
to make a statement. Put one on and feel the power.
Black or dark grey. The right choice for the winter months. And funerals
of course.
-Always remember to match the color of your tie to either your
suit or shirt.
And no, we will not tie your tie for you.
The Right Patterns
Solids. As safe a bet as there is when it comes to ties. Just match
the color to your suit or shirt and you’re done. (Choose
a woven tie versus a printed one in this case, the texture of the
thread adds a nice touch.)
Stripes. Originated by our friends with bad teeth, the British,
striped ties are one of the most enduring patterns out there. For
good reason – they
never go out of style.
Geometrics. These small, unevenly spaced patterns of circles, squares
and other shapes the Greeks tried to figure out are good for those
who want a classic look with a bit more flair. (No, we can’t
believe we just said ‘flair’ either.)
Foulards. We don’t know where the crappy French sounding name
came from, but the pattern it describes is very cool. A more modern
take on the old-school geometrics, they’re stylish without
coming off as too trendy.
- Again, make sure and match the color to your suit or shirt. And
you can mix like patterns – stripe on stripe, geometric with
geometric, as long as the patterns are different weights and/or sizes.
Style
It’s Gotta Be the Shoes:
Put on the right pair and your whole outfit is complete. Wear the
wrong one, and girls
will have something else to make fun of below the waist. So here’s
some things to look
for when lacing up:
No matter what, match your shoes and belt. Black on black, brown
on brown, etc. Do not mix brown and black, unless you want to go
for the ‘idiot’ look. And cripes man, wear dark socks!
If you want to save a little coin, choose leather shoes that have
sportier, rubber soles – possibly with a little stitching on
the side. You can wear ‘em to work and the
happy hour after.
In terms of color, tan is a good choice because it goes with both
black and brown. But don’t go thinking you’re off the
hook. Every guy should have a solid pair of brown and black shoes
as well.
Style
Suited To All Occasions:
Whether you wear them only for special occasions (i.e. weddings),
or on a daily basis, make sure to have these essential suits in your
arsenal.
The Blue. Much like the tie, a good blue suit is your friend. It
goes with any basic color shirt, and is good for many occasions.
(And blue doesn’t have to be so basic. Buy one with a pinstripe
or windowpane pattern to break out of the norm.)
The Gray. Ranging in shade from medium to charcoal to dark, the gray
suit is the clothing equivalent of the girl at the party every guy
wants. It goes with a lot of colors, can be worn for almost any occasion
and makes you look like you’ve finally gotten your sh#t together.
The Brown. This is one seriously underrated suit. Maybe guys are
too scared to try it out? Regardless, come to your senses, grow a
pair of stones and get a brown suit. It’s a nice break from
the more widespread grays and blues. Pair it with maroon or gold,
and you’ll look like the guy you always thought you were.
