Saturday, June 22, 2013

Choosing And Tying Of Neckties

By Lawanda Burch


During formal occasions an individual generally feels that something is off when he is wearing a suit without a tie. This is because a necktie is both an ornament and the soul of a suit. Neckties can be found in many colors and styles but most of them are mainly made out of polyester or silk materials.

These days most suit colors are black, blue, brown, gray or dark gray. This fact forces designers to come up with ties whose colors can match with the prevailing suit colors. Therefore the most common tie colors that you can find in the market today include purple, dark red, coffee brown and several other colors which are preferably warm.

In order for an individual to properly match a tie and his suit, he must first know the set of colors that cannot clash. In general, bright suits go well with dark ties while dull suits are often worn with brighter neckties. Also, the material from which your tie is made from must be factored in when matching. Some materials can prove to be very shiny and hence not convenient when worn with certain suits.

The complexion of an individual is also a factor when it comes to picking a necktie. People who are fairly dark in complexion are usually advised to wear ties which have medium light tones in their coloring. It is not advisable for such individuals to wear dark or very bright ties since they become too conspicuous and end up looking ridiculous.

The most basic tip about wearing ties is that you must ensure that their colors do not clash with those of your suit. For instance, if you intend to put on bright colors to an official function, then you must consider putting on a dull tie. Too much bright colors usually attract a lot of attention which is sometimes not necessarily and this is lessened by having a dark tie.

It is also important to note that the occasion to be attended dictates the color of a tie. Festivals and dinner parties dictate that an individual should wear a bright and colorful necktie while solemn occasions call for the wearing of black or dark ties. Therefore, you should always choose the color of your tie carefully before going out.

The necktie represents a significant male accessory and its choice can at times reflect the psychological characteristics of a person. Short ties tied with large knots show that a man has a strong sense of confidence while ties with small knot indicate characteristics of self-abased. Hence based on this fact, it is probably best that you tie your necktie loosely.

Tying of neckties can prove to be a challenge when you are doing it for the first time. However, there are some tricks that can be very helpful in achieving this task. When tying your necktie, first button your shirt and hang your tie outside the collar then press its wider end below the collar before pulling the other end. At this point your tie would be caught at the center of your collar which is the exact position that it should be in.




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