Many men know that matching a tie to an occasion can be intimidating. For a cool and collected look, the wearer needs to understand the right type and color of a tie, and how that corresponds to the type of even they are attending. A man’s tie is an essential element of most suits and, due to the myriad of colors and patterns, can say a lot about the wearer. So, even those good with mixing and matching colors may not necessarily know how to accessorize with an appropriate type of tie for a specific occasion. The answer has eluded many a gentleman, but there is no need to worry. We will now shed some light on how to match a specific tie to a certain formal event.

FOR YOUR INTERVIEW:

Everyone knows its important to sell oneself on an interview, however, it is best play it conservatively when choosing a tie for this type of meeting.  You should focus more on a clean appearance than making a bold fashion statement when interviewing for most formal positions. This look can be achieved by wearing mainly solids or subtle patterns. 

For example, it would be fitting to wear a solid, dark tie (such as gray or navy) against a light striped shirt.  Alternatively, one could opt for a mildly patterned tie against a solid shirt.  Keep in mind, the color of the tie should not be overly saturated so as not create too intense of a focal point. When wondering what color shirt to wear, white is a guaranteed solution as you can pair nearly any type of tie with it. Most neutrals and darker colors will pair more favorably than lighter, louder colors.

FOR A WEDDING:

Cool, subtle metallic colored ties and fabrics that have a satin-like shine are a great way for the wearer to flaunt a sophisticated look to a daytime wedding. This will give the wearer a fun, and festive look without trying to be the center of attention. For evening weddings, a darker colored, solid tie or a subtly patterned design would both be perfect picks. It is important for the wearer to keep in mind that when attending a wedding, while it is a festive event, it is important to not make too strong of a fashion statement. The focus should be on the bride, groom, and wedding party.

FOR A CASUAL EVENT:

A tie is an appropriate fashion accessory for work regardless of whether you work in a formal or business casual setting. Even in a more relaxed workplace, wearing the occasional novelty, cotton, or knit tie can be a fun yet sophisticated way to accessorize. Cotton and knit ties are perfect for casual occasions where the wearer does not want to draw too much attention to their accessories. There’s nothing wrong with subtlety!

That being said, novelty ties are a great way of adding an elegant article to your outfit while showing some personal flair. They can be worn during casual a friday night or while out at a fashion forward party! Novelty ties in sensible patterns are often great conversation starters as well as perfect tools for expressing your personality through fashion.

FOR A NETWORKING EVENT:

Many men default to a boring, business look at networking events, preferring to play it safe with a striped or solid tie. However, this is the perfect opportunity to attract attention!  If you do want to stand out from the crowd, choose a brighter colored tie such as bright teal or coral pink. Also, a boldly patterned tie will have all eyes on you.