Men's ties are an essential attribute of the official style, so it is very important to know the basic rules of how and with what to wear them. The way a tie is worn, how it harmonizes with the suit and the type of person who wears it, often determines whether the whole image wins in the end or will be hopelessly ruined.
In the classic version, it should cover the belt buckle somewhat, its wide end can be 7-10 cm below the waist, but no more, and the narrow end is tucked into a loop on the back of the wide end.
The optimal width of this accessory for formal meetings and receptions is from 9 to 11 cm, ideally it should be equal to the width of the lapels, and ties that are narrow in width are better suited for parties, for a more informal setting.
An interesting variety is the bolo tie, especially popular among Americans. In a modern version, it is a leather cord with a brooch-like clip or an interesting knot.
Traditionally, the bolo tie is considered a summer accessory, worn with plaid shirts or denim-style clothing. By default, it is a symbol of some freedom from a strict office style. dressed appropriately andwith taste, it conveys elegance and chic, giving its owner a "gentlemanship" without leaving unnoticed.
Please note that dark-colored shirts go with light-colored accessories, for example, with a metal buckle, and a dark bolo tie will look perfect with light-colored shirts.
Today this type of tie is more popular in the states of America: Texas and Arizona, where the indigenous people are real cowboys. European and Russian men treat them more coolly, preferring the classic options or their absence altogether.
Wear a bolo tie with loose ends over your shirt, or you can tuck them in between buttons, focusing solely on the brooch, usually made of metal, wood or stone. When buying it, keep in mind that the "original" can only be American-made, and not Chinese.
If we talk about ties in general, then today this element of the wardrobe can hardly be called exclusively masculine. Many women, skillfully combining a tie in their image, only benefit from this. At the same time, there are practically no strict rules for tying an accessory here: it can be of any color, combined, for example, with shoes, and it is not at all necessary to tighten it down the throat, on the contrary, the looser it is on a shirt unbuttoned by a few top buttons, the more sexy looks like its owner. Also, it can be used as a beltfor trousers, beautifully draping the ends.
If there is a strict dress code at work, a black tie worn over a white shirt perfectly saves the suit from the banal and boring “white top, black bottom” combination. This option is suitable even for business negotiations.
However, you should carefully consider the material from which the product is made, giving preference to natural expensive fabrics.
