The Tie Boutique - Men's Tie Fashion Blog

Ok, picture this scenario...It's your big day, the bride has spent the last 6 months organizing the wedding, She has controlled everything, but generously given you the responsibility (and privilege) of organizing the neckwear - for both yourself and the groomsmen.

It’s football season, the suns been out and you have been vigorously training your forearm with the old ‘lift-and -sip’ - you have been busy and inevitably left the ties till the last minute, but hey, ‘a ties a tie’ right? Wrong.

She’s walking down the aisle, slowly looks up and looks directly at you. You smile, but don’t get the reaction you expect.  Her eyes begin to bulge, veins popping out the sides of her head, she appears to be growing scales on the tops of her hands and a thick tongue, split at the end slides out of her mouth like a snake – there it is; bridezilla. What happens next is another story...

Let’s rewind...’a tie’s a tie’? That was the first mistake. A tie is most definitely not a tie and when picking a wedding tie, it’s imperative that you consider a few things.

Now let’s keep things simple. There are 4 main things to consider when choosing a wedding tie:

1.       Material

2.       Colour

3.       Pattern

4.       Size/Width

You don’t want to be the guy wearing a transformers tie with batman cufflinks to your wedding. It’s just embarrassing. In order to appropriately select the above attributes of a tie, the first thing you need to consider is ‘is it appropriate?’ if you’re unsure, chances are it is.

Ties come in a range of materials including cotton, polyester, silk, wool and leather. The obvious selection for a wedding is something classic, stay away from polyester and pick a quality silk tie. The extra splurge on a quality material will show the bride and those that attend that you care.

Colour is important also – traditionally it should match the bridesmaid’s dresses, but conventionally this isn’t required. If you want to stay classic, it’s best to either match or alternatively go for neutral colours – i.e. Black. Let’s be honest though – don’t be a clown, hot pink ties aren’t cool.

Deciding on the patterns is always an interesting one – this regularly changes from season to season, and provided it’s tasteful, you’re generally safe. A quick look-up can let you know the latest trends but just remember the golden rule: “checks and stripes don’t match.” This goes for all shirt/tie/suit combinations and there are almost no compromises!

Finally the width comes next. Width can make or break an outfit so it’s important you consider your own body size first. I almost always recommend 2.5”-3.0”, but if your 5”5 and 120kg, a slim tie is not going to be flattering. Likewise, if you’re 6”1 and slim, a wide short tie is going to look ridiculous. To find out what width is in fashion, best to check out the latest styles in a men’s fashion magazine or reputable online store.

Finishing touches – small additions to your outfit such as a tie pin, pocket square or some classy cuff links always help to spice it up.Visit this store to check out a few examples!

Good luck gents!

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