Lacravate is the french name that was given to the earlier version of neckties by King Louis XIII, this name is still in use in French. A brief history, most people agree that this piece of clothing mostly worn by men, was popularized in France by the Croatian militia who used it as a mark their belonging to the group. At the young age of seven, the future king took a liking to the piece of clothing that he made it an official wear in his “state meetings”. It sure has gone under some evolutionary changes just like everything else to become what we now know it as. But do you know which tie looks good on what attire? Here are some of handy tips to ensure you step out looking gorgeous and on point. Let us get one thing right, you will need to do some work here, and it is understanding color, proportion, pattern and the occasion. But what do you mean by that? You are asking.
Color
There is one rule that works when it comes to color; dark colored suits are best worn with bright colored ties and vice versa. It’s very important that you match colors, nothing that could be worse than that. Follow these three rules:wear bright colors with a subtle color, avoid wearing different but bright colors at all cost, it is hard to recognize. Consider a purple, magenta colored tie on a yellow, bright green or even a red suit. It doesn’t look that bad, does it?
Patterns
Second are patterns. Normally, checked ties and ties with tiny dot patterns go very well with checked suits. Be sure to pick a pattern that nicely complements your outfit remembering to put color into consideration. Also be sure to choose the ties that have appropriate patterns. Match the suit patterns with the tie patterns and you won’t go wrong. If you want to make a statement checked ties sure come in handy.
Occasion
When it comes to weekends we can always wear a loose, simple but classic tie over casual shirt. Always determine the occasion before going for a tie, is it solid colored or patterned? The reason behind this being that subtle and semi-subtle ties are best suited for a more formal occasion while flashier colors may go well with unofficial events. Remember weddings are formal affairs, so pick a solid color tie for such an occasion, again pick a pattern that complements your outfit.
Complexion
Your complexion should be a vehicle you can use to navigate the world of ties. A dark complexion or black hair goes fine with a bright tie. If you have blue, green eyes, dark colored ties should be your thing. If you have a much lighter complexion and a dark hair, go dark.
For those of us with wide, broader chests and shoulders, choosing a relatively long tie with a broaderformation will do the trick and obviously, men with smaller physique should go for the opposite. Choose a tie that is proportional to your body, a complementing color and pattern that works well with your other outfits including your shoes.
