Solid Color Ties as a Solid Choice
for Fashion
While it seems that patterned
ties are the norm, if you want to be viewed as mega-successful, you cannot go
wrong with the properly matched solid color tie. Solid color neckwear was the
only choice until English armies used ties as uniform accessories and placed
patterns on them to uniquely identify regiments. Striped and patterned neckwear
became popular among the gentlemen of the time. The 1920s brought artistry to
the necktie and novelty ties were born. It wasn’t until the Reagan era of the
1980s that the solid color tie came back into its own.
In the 1980s the solid color tie
was either a sign of conservatism (in the case of normal width ties) or a sign
of style and chic (among the younger set wearing narrow ties). The late 80s birthed the concept of the ‘Power
Tie’, typically a red solid color necktie. After the millennium, neckwear color
became more subdued and conservative, making the solid color tie a major choice
of executives and managers.
What are the ways to wear
solid color ties?
One does not need to use patterns
on neckwear to show style. Solid color ties are highly elegant. They are easier
to match than patterned ties. Solid colored neckties are not only matched to
what a person is wearing, but also to the tone of the person’s skin. So if one
has very light skin, one should not wear a silver, white or yellow solid
colored tie because it will only accentuate pale skin.
In addition, the function one is
attending will tend to narrow the choice of tie color. Funerals are often black
or muted colors. ‘Black tie’ affairs always mean solid black bow ties. Solid
color neckties are perceived as much more formal than patterned ties, black
being the most formal color of all. After black, the next most formal and
‘powerful’ solid color tie is red. If
one wants to emit an air of success, a strikingly red tie worn with a
conservative dark suit is the way to go. The most important thing to remember
is to match the quality of the solid color tie to the formality of the rest of
your attire.
Matching your solid color tie
If you are wearing a striped or
checked plaid shirt, match the dominant color of your shirt with your tie. A
well chosen solid colored tie can pull together your outfit and show the world
that you are powerful. It also makes a statement that says you do not have to
add all sorts of frills to your outfit in order to look sophisticated. When
wearing a solid shirt, choose a solid color necktie that is complimentary in
color and that compliments your skin color.
Nobody can go wrong with a
correctly matched solid colored tie. Sophisticated, elegant and formal, solid
ties are the choice of powerful executives and stylish males. Look at www.tiecoon.com for a
large selection of lovely solid
colored ties.
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