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How to Match Your Tie and Shirt

Professionally

Matching your tie and shirt correctly is not that difficult, but essential. Try walking outthe door in the morning with a paisley shirt and a Striped Tie, chances are youll hear a

lot of snickering and get some very pitying looks.

So what can you do to keep from looking like a sight impaired business professionalwithout a kind wife? Follow along with this simple guide and well tell you how to master

the pairing of the shirt and tie.

There are several guidelines to follow when picking out the right tie shirt combination inthe morning. Weve broken it down by shirt type for ease of reference.

White Shirt

The white shirt is perhaps the easiest shirt to dress up. It goes with any color, or anyPattern Tie for that matter. The safest route to go when dressing in the morning is towear a white shirt with your tie, it will match no matter what.

Of course, some people dont like to play it safe all the time

Solid Color Shirts

For a man looking for a little bit of excitement in his wardrobe a solid colored shirt is an

excellent idea. A colorful shirt can really add a depth to your appearance that a whiteshirt lacks.


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The simple rule for matching a colored shirt to your tie is to match a contrasting color inthe tie to the color of the shirt. So say youre wearing a Blue Tie with pink strips, yourshirt should be pink. Also keep in mind that the colors of tie and shirt should match, but

you can use similar shades of the same color to create a really striking effect.

Striped Shirts and Checked Shirts

Both of these patterned shirts can go really well with either solid or patterned ties. If youare going with a Solid Color Tie try matching the tie color to the color of the lines on the

shirt. This creates a striking visual effect without being overly matching.

You can also wear a patterned tie with a striped or checked shirt, just be sure that thepattern on the tie is always larger than the pattern on the shirt. The pattern on the shirt

should always be smaller and more subtle, because the tie is the decorative centerpieceof the outfit and that is where you want attention centered.


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Also try to incorporate colors from the patterned shirt onto the patterned tie, forexample, reversing the contrasting and main colors in the shirt on the tie. An example ofthis would be a light blue shirt with small yellow strips matched with a yellow Dot Tie

with blue dots.

All of these tie and shirt combinations are popular among professional men, especiallyfor the work day. The biggest concern for day wear is to keep your outfit conservativeand understated. I like patterns for day wear because they create an interesting visual

dynamic in a sometimes stale suit.

For nightwear try going bold with bright or jewel toned solid colors. This will create adramatic look that may not be appropriate for work, but looks outstanding at a party ordinner. For a classic combination with a twist, try a black suit, white shirt, and vivid redSilk Tie. You will look classy, powerful, and ready to take on the world.

Matching your tie and shirt is not difficult, even in the hazy mental fog of the earlymorning. If you forget some of the rules, print out this article and keep it in your closetas a handy guide for putting together a successful outfit. After all, youve invested all

this money in these beautiful clothes, why not wear them correctly?


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Tie Color

The Meaning behind the Silk

Tie color is one of the best ways to convey your personality through fashion.

Whether you are aware of it or not, the color of your tie can influence the people aroundyou. So before tying that knot in the morning, consider what personality traits you areconveying through the color of your tie.

Black Ties

The Black Tie is closely associated with very formal events. In fact, very fancy gatherings

or parties are often known as "black tie" events. You should truly save your black ties forthese special events.

But black can be used very effectively as a color in Patterned Ties, especially whencombined with white. Don't discount black as a tie color, just save the solids for specialoccasions.


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Red Ties

Reds are a power color, symbolizing wealth, strength, and passion. Many cultures alsofind special meaning in the color red, such as good luck.

If you are going into a meeting where you need to lead your business team to a hard-

won victory, Red is an excellent choice for a tie color. Try a solid colored, ruby red silktie for the ultimate power effect.

Oranges also fall into the same category, though they are an even bolder style choice.


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Blue Ties

Blue is a calming, soothing color which radiates peace and tranquility. If you are goinginto a hostile meeting with tense parties, then Blue is an excellent color choice.

But just because blue is peaceful, does not mean it is a weak color, it is persistent and

everlasting, like waves upon the shore.

Try mixing blue with red or yellow to add a power dynamic to the tie color scheme.


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Yellow Ties

Yellow is a complex color. In the English language it has connotations of cowardice,indicated by terms like "yellow-bellied coward".

But yellow is also the color of the sun, representing its radiance and vitality. If you are

going to wear a Yellow Tie, make sure you have the personality to carry it off by beingoutgoing and forthright.

Yellow also mixes very well with blues and creates a striking effect in patterns andStripes.


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Green Ties

As any businessman knows, the color of money is green! What better way to attractmoney to you than by wearing a Green Tie?

The color green is also seen as a symbol of rebirth and growth, and is a good way to

project yourself as a team player who is growing in knowledge and skills.

Be careful to avoid the negative connotations of green as a tie color however; youwouldn't want people to see you as "green with jealousy". Save that kind of energy forimproving yourself instead.


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Brown Ties

A brown tie projects the image of a very down-to-earth, practical man. This is a colorthat says "I can get the job done". It may be a bit boring, and without excitement, but itis a solid and reliable color. What employer wouldn't want a reliable employee?

You can spice up a Brown Tie with more powerful colors like red, which makes anexcellent contrast to the earthy color.

Whichever color of tie you choose, keep in mind that it can have an effect on yourprofessional presentation. Play to your natural taste in colors and enjoy patterns as well.The biggest thing to keep in mind: have fun and enjoy yourself!


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Tie Pattern

The Choices Besides Solid Color Tie

Incorporating a tie pattern into your ensemble not only livens up your outfit, but itmakes you more memorable as a professional man.

But sometimes it seems that there are so many choices out there that it's impossible topick just a few. Even after you have made a decision, how can you be sure you havepicked the right tie for the occasion? Don't fret, we're here to help.

Below is a list of popular tie patterns, their origins and uses. Just print out our handy

guide, and take it shopping with you for a worry-free tie buying experience.

Solid Color

The Solid Color Tie is the most basic wardrobe staple a man can have. Use them as a

bold statement (such as the red silk "power tie"), or as a conservative option for the

workplace.

The solid color tie is your safest bet when building a tie collection.


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Stripes

Stripes were originally used on neckties as a means of school identification in Britain. Infact, many schools still have Striped Ties as part of their uniforms, each school havingunique colors and sets of stripes.

In America however, stripes are not used in this way, and are simply seen as a pleasantand conservative pattern.


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Check

A Checked Tie, like the stripe, is another tie pattern that is suitable for the conservativeworkplace. Usually made up of small lines crisscrossing each other throughout the lengthof the tie, checked tie can have mesmerizing visual appeal.


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Geometric

Geometric Tie pattern is made up of many basic shapes, such as squares or triangles,covering the basic background of the tie. One designer who tends towards such patternsis Kenneth Cole.

These harsh lines show the office that you mean business. Another tie that is wonderfulfor work.

Shop or Buy Geometric Ties Online


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Dot

The polka dotted tie can be trendy and work friendly at the same time. With mutedcolors like black, silver, or dark blue, this pattern can appear very professional andbusiness minded.

If you work in a more freethinking environment, a Dotted Tie with primary colors orjewel tones would make a bright impact on your apparel. The effect of this pattern reallychanges with the color choice.


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Paisley

Paisley Tie pattern originally comes from Persia, where it was recognized as a fertilitysign. In the 60's it evolved into a design used by many hippies focused on free love andpeace.

The tear-drop shape makes a lovely tie design, but judge your workplace before wearingit to the office. As mentioned earlier, the design is most strongly associated with hippies,and in very conservative workplaces this would be considered a bad thing. Have an

open-minded office? Go for it!


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Tying a Necktie the Easiest Way

The tie knot is called Oriental or Small knot, the most simplest knot, takes only 7 stepsto complete the job. This clip was produced without any oral instructions, it should be

self explainatory.

Oriental Kno t Step 1Place the tie around your collar with the wide endon your left, adjust the length so that the tip of the

wide end is about 12 inches (a bit more or lessdepends on your height, tie thickness etc) belowthe narrow end. Take note that the tie is being

placed inside-out with the seam side facing outward.

Oriental Kno t Step 2

Place the wide end underneath the narrow end toform a 'X'.


Lift up the wide end and cross over the narrow end.


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Oriental Kno t Step 4Tuck the wide end through the loop that is formedaround the collar.


Insert the wide end through the front knot.

Oriental Kno t Step 6Pull the wide end through the knot.


Hold the knot with your right hand and tighten theknot by pulling the narrow end.

As this is a small knot, it's suitable for ties made from a thick material like wool or thicksilk.


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Windsor Knot

Windsor knot, also known as Full Windsor or mistakenly referred to as Double Windsor,is one of the four classic tie knots which are most well known in the world. The otherthree are Half Windsor Knot, Four in Hand Knot, and Pratt Knot.

It is characterized by its symmetrical shape and large tie knot.

It's more commonly used in business and formal occasions. However it's not suitable fornarrow collar shirts and tie made of thick fabrics which make the knot looks extreme big.

There are more than one way of tying this knot, so don't get confuse if the way someone

tying the knot is different from this one.

Windsor Tie Knot Step 1

Drape the necktie around your collar. Wide end onyour right, adjust the tie so that the wide end isapproximately 12 inches below the narrow end.

Windsor Tie Knot Step 2

Hold the narrow end with right hand and cross thewide end over the narrow end to form a 'X'.

Windsor Tie Knot Step 3Use your right hand thumb and first two fingers to

hold at the crossing point where the narrow andwide end meet. Try to position the point as close toyour neck as possible. By now you should see a

loop being created around your neck.


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Windsor Tie Knot Step 4Bring the wide end up and pull through the loop.Now the wide end should be back to the left side

again with the seam side facing you.

Windsor Tie Knot Step 5Bring the wide end behind the narrow end.

Windsor Tie Knot Step 6Take the wide end up and shove it down through

the loop. Now the wide end should be on the rightwith the seam side facing out.

Windsor Tie Knot Step 7Cross the wide end over in front of the narrow end.The wide end now should be on the left of thenarrow end with the seam side facing you.


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Windsor Tie Knot Step 8Take the wide end up and pull through the loopagain.

Windsor Tie Knot Step 9Slip the tip of the wide end through the knot just

created and pull it through all the way to tightenthe knot. However, it should not be too tight at thismoment.

Windsor Tie Knot Step 10Hold the narrow end with left hand and place your

right hand thumb and index finger at the tip of theknot, pull the narrow end down and push the knotup snugly to your collar.


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Half Windsor Knot

Half Windsor Tie Knot Step 1Drape the necktie around your collar. Wide end onyour right, adjust the tie so that the wide end is

approximately 12 inches below the narrow end.

Half Windsor Tie Knot Step 2Hold the narrow end with right hand and cross the

wide end over the narrow end to form a 'X'.

Half Windsor Tie Knot Step 3Bring the wide end behind the narrow end. Now thewide end is back on your right with the seam side

facing outward. Use your left hand thumb and first

two fingers to hold at the crossing point where thenarrow and wide end meet. Try to position the pointas close to your neck as possible. By now you

should see a loop being created around your neck.

Half Windsor Tie Knot Step 4Take the wide end up and shove it down throughthe loop. The wide end should be back to the right

again with the seam side facing out.


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Half Windsor Tie Knot Step 5Cross the wide end over in front of the narrow end.The wide end now is on the left of the narrow end

with the seam side facing you.

Half Windsor Tie Knot Step 6Take the wide end up and pull through the loop

again.

Half Windsor Tie Knot Step 7Slip the tip of the wide end through the knot just

created and pull it through all the way to tightenthe knot. However, it should not be too tight at thismoment.

Half Windsor Tie Knot Step 8Hold the narrow end with left hand and place yourright hand thumb and index finger at the tip of theknot, pull the narrow end down and push the knot

up snugly to your collar.


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Four in Hand Knot

Four in Hand Tie Knot Step 1Drape the necktie around your collar. Narrow endon your right, adjust the tie so that the wide end is

approximately 12 inches below the narrow end.

Four in Hand Tie Knot Step 2Hold the narrow end with your left hand and cross

the wide end over the narrow end to form a 'X'.

Four in Hand Tie Knot Step 3Bring the wide end behind the narrow end. Now thewide end is back on your left with the seam side

facing outward. Use your right hand thumb and first

two fingers to hold at the crossing point where thenarrow and wide end meets. Position the point asclose to your neck as possible. By now you should

see a loop being created around your neck.

Four in Hand Tie Knot Step 4Cross the wide end over in front of the narrow end.

The wide end now was on the right of the narrowend with the seam side facing you.


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Four in Hand Tie Knot Step 5Bring the wide end up and insert into the loop.

Four in Hand Tie Knot Step 6Pull the wide end through the loop.

Four in Hand Tie Knot Step 7Insert the tip of the wide end into the knot just

created.

Four in Hand Tie Knot Step 8Pull the wide end through all the way to tighten the

knot. However, it should not be too tight at thismoment.


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Four in Hand Tie Knot Step 9Hold the narrow end with your left hand and placeyour right hand thumb and index finger at the tip of

the knot, pull the narrow end down and push theknot up snugly to your collar.


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Pratt Knot

Pratt Tie Knot Step 1Drape the necktie around your collar with the seamside facing outward. Wide end on your left, adjust

the tie so that the wide end is approximately 12

inches below the narrow end.

Pratt Tie Knot Step 2Hold the narrow end with left hand and cross the

wide end under the narrow end to form a 'X'.

Pratt Tie Knot Step 3Use your left hand thumb and first two fingers tohold at the crossing point where the narrow and

wide end meet. Try to position the point as close to

your neck as possible. By now you should see aloop being created around your neck.

Pratt Tie Knot Step 4Take the wide end up and insert it into the loop.


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Pratt Tie Knot Step 5Pull the wide end all the way through the loop. Nowthe wide end should be on the right of the narrow

end with the seam side facing out.

Pratt Tie Knot Step 6Cross the wide end over in front of the narrow end.

The wide end should be on the left of the narrowend with the seam side facing you.

Pratt Tie Knot Step 7Bring the wide end up and pull through the loop.

Pratt Tie Knot Step 8Slip the tip of the wide end through the knot justcreated and pull it through all the way to tightenthe knot. However, it should not be too tight at this

moment.


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Pratt Tie Knot Step 9Hold the narrow end with left hand and place yourright hand thumb and index finger at the tip of the

knot, pull the narrow end down and push the knotup snugly to your collar.


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The Double Knot


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Windsor Knot


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