5 Tips for Wearing Skinny Neckties
By now you should have noticed that neckties have become skinnier. Especially younger professionals like the casual and trendy look that the skinny tie adds to an outfit. Before you go out and by a bunch of skinny ties, there are a few dress tips you should consider. We at Mens-Ties.com complied the 5 most important tips you should know before putting on a skinny necktie.
Rule #1: Your Body Type
The tie should be proportionate to your face and your body type. This means: No skinny ties for fat men! Skinny ties, ties narrower than 2.5 inches that is, look best on tall and thin men.
Rule #2: Your Jacket
Again, it is all about proportion. The width of your tie should be proportionate to the width of your jacket’s lapels. Thus, a skinny necktie should be paired with a modern, slim fitting suit that has narrow lapels. Double breasted suits never look good in combination with a skinny tie!
Rule #3: Your Shirt Collar
Once again it is about proportion! Skinny ties look best with medium and narrow spread collars that are slightly slimmer than those of traditional dress shirts. Button down collars are also a nice alternative.
Rule #4: The Tie Knot
Because the tie is slimmer, it will make a smaller tie knot. Again, consider proportion when tying a skinny necktie. A thick double Windsor knot simply does not look right on a skinny tie. Instead, choose a smaller tie knot such as the classic Four in Hand.
Rule #5: Accessorize
Yes, accessorize and dress up your necktie with the help of a Tie Bar. A sleep silver tie bar will not only add more sophistication and class to your ensemble but it will also prevent the skinny tie from dangling uncontrollably.
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