Enhance your tie’s appeal... 

Wearing a tie is now a fashion statement. The design of the tie, the cut, and the way it is tied says a lot about the tastes of the wearer. Most of the ties available in the market are made either of silk or polyester. While silk ties tend to look classy due to the characteristic sheen, polyester ties are somewhat cheaper, though no less aesthetic. Satin ties make one of the smartest alternatives to silk ties, retaining the glossiness at a more economical price. Silk and satin ties should also be worn under a glossy suit having shiny lapels, adding to the overall lustrous look. Another event that calls for a silk tie is a job interview. Here, subtleness is paramount as the wearer’s career is at stake. The tie should look neat, enhancing the presentability of the user.

Appearance-wise, Belisi ties can be classified into two main categories; plain or solid ties and patterned ties. Plain and solid ties have one uniform color running right across the length of the tie. Popular colors of plain ties include blue, red, green and purple. The monotony of plain ties can be alleviated to a certain extent with the incorporation of H/Rib and D/Rib textures that have horizontal or diagonal weaves. Patterned or designed ties sport varied colors and inventive patterns. The patterns rendered to the tie as well as the color combinations are restricted to the imagination of the user. Another popular tie for use especially at the work place is the striped or dotted tie. Striped ties look smart and exude a look of professionalism. Plain ties are the most versatile as they can be used just about anywhere. Additionally, such ties are compatible with the maximum number of clothes. However, for informal gatherings and for those ‘young at heart’, brightly designed ‘loud’ ties would be de rigueur. It is advisable that any self-respecting gentleman have a mix of all kinds of ties so that he is never left ‘high and dry’ when setting out for any occasion. Another good idea would be to keep stock of a couple of black ties for somber occasions such as funerals.

One of the most important considerations when wearing a tie is to match this clothing accessory with the shirt as well as the suit, if the person happens to be wearing one. Since the tie is supposed to complement the shirt, the color tones of the tie should not be so close to the shirt that it seems to ‘disappear’ into the shirt. While a shirt and tie having the same color would be ideal, a certain amount of contrast would always be preferred. Thus, a dark blue shirt could be coupled with a light blue tie or vice versa. On similar lines, a striped tie could be worn on a plain shirt. If a waist band is being worn under a tail coat, here too the tie should preferably match the band. Fashion advisors swear by a tie-pocket square combination, the only requirement being that the pocket square is required to match the tie to a certain extent.

Upstream Tie price: $38.00	This Upstream theme tie can be complemented with the Upstream Pocket Square featuring a similar pattern. The border of this theme pocket square is hand rolled, a trait of genuine opulent men’s pocket squares. A stylish fashion accessory, the Upstream pocket square is ideal to be flaunted on all kinds of occasion.
Upstream pocket square price: $18.00	The above Upstream theme tie can be complemented with the Upstream Pocket Square featuring a similar pattern. The border of this theme pocket square is hand rolled, a trait of genuine opulent men’s pocket squares. A stylish fashion accessory, the Upstream pocket square is ideal to be flaunted on all kinds of occasion.

When wearing a tie, a point to keep in mind is that the lower tip of the tie should fall a little lower than the upper edge of the wearer’s belt. Some ties, called clip-ons, are already pre-folded and have a clip at the back of the knot that can be used to affix the tie to the shirt collar. A well-draped and well chosen tie has the power to transform even the most staid individual into the epitome of panache.