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  • Find Your Perfect Colour & Style Of Tie

    Find Your Perfect Colour & Style Of Tie

    When coming to pick out a colour or style of tie for an occasion it can become a tricky affair, well here at Ties R Us, we’re hoping to help. Our tips on which style suits the occasion and your suit better to what colour blend well with each others and how to avoid a clash and ruin what could potentially be a big day in your life.

    Weddings

    A wedding is probably going to be the biggest day of your life, if it’s yours that is your wedding, but even if you’re part of the wedding ensemble finding the right colour is key. Obviously, having the groom, his best man and ushers all in the same coloured tie is the best way to go, we’d recommend a traditional cut tie rather than a skinny one. Try and tick with the traditional rich colours you would usually expect from a wedding, so cream, gold, silver and lilac are all real winners. Alternatively, you could have the groom in one colour and have the rest of the party in a contrasting colour, for example a gold tie for the groom so he stands out with the rest in a silver tie. If you’re just attending a wedding don’t be afraid to go for the a patterned tie to really bring your outfit together though, they look great with all suit colours.

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    Prom

    With it being a prom, it’s usually going to be a first suit so likeliness is it will be a skinner cut one, which are all the trend lately. With that being said a skinny tie is the obvious choice for a prom, it gives off a younger vibe and looks great. Patterned and striped ties work very well in a prom setting, with bolder colours coming through, so think green, red, blue and silver at a push, depending on the colour of your suit.

    Interviews and Formal Parties

    Again the skinny tie looks great in both of these settings, but obviously tailored to what job you’re applying for as to how bold of a colour to wear, subdued and subtle colours are always a winner. As for formal parties depending on the theme you can never go wrong with a darker coloured tie, they look great paired with any colour

    Colour Of Your Suit

    Depending on the colour of your suit is what colour tie and hanky we would recommend, there are some colours that work extremely well against each other but some that should be avoided.

    Blue Suit: For a blue suit, most being a darker shade, we’d recommend a bold colour or patterned tie. Think red, purple, orange, green and silver.

    Black Suit: A black suit can be tricky as you’d easily get away with a black tie on a white shirt, but usually that’s a look reserved for a funeral, but then again in certain party themes you may be on to a winner. Again, think bolder block coloured ties, like red, orange, silver and don’t be afraid to try a pink one, also a brilliant white tie looks excellent against a black shirt!

    Grey Suit: You can never go wrong colour wise with a grey suit and it’s a good excuse to wear colours that wouldn’t work with other coloured suits, such as yellows and peaches, but also stripped ties and gold black and blue colours contrast very well against a light or dark grey suit.

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  • Different Ways To Tie Your Tie

    Different Ways To Tie Your Tie

    If you’re sick or tying your tie in the same old way every time, the way you’ve been used to for years, we’ve got something great to help you out. Check out our easy to follow guide for three incredibly stylish knots, don’t be afraid if they look a little complicated at first, practice makes perfect after all!

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  • How To Tie The Perfect Tie

    How To Tie The Perfect Tie

    Tying the perfect tie is an art form, it makes all the difference in how your shirt and tie combo look. A simple touch such as a dimple in a tie can add both sophistication and depth to one man’s outfit, whereas an unbalanced and rushed knot can make it look like a clip on.

    There are a few different knots you should identify yourself with. These are great to know, as one of the best ways for a man to accessorise is with a tie. Some knots go better with certain outfits and others accent your body frame in a more flattering way. You should get to know at least ONE knot perfectly.

    Today we’ll be taking a closer look at four of the most popular tie knots – the Windsor knot, the Half-Windsor knot, the Four-In-Hand knot and the Pratt knot – to ensure you’re prepared for any situation.

    The Windsor knot.

    The Windsor knot is the most popular knot and the most used knots for shirt and suit combos. It is a thick, wide and triangular knot that projects confidence. It would therefore be your knot of choice for anywhere you need to look respectable, such as at work. Because of its size, the Windsor is best suited for wide spread collar shirts.

    How To Tie A Windsor Knot

    1. Begin with the wide end of the tie on your right side, and the narrow on the left.
    2. Place the wide end across the narrow end.
    3. Bring the wide end around and throw the neck loop.
    4. Bring the wide end back down to the right.
    5. Pull the wide end underneath the existing knot.
    6. Bring the wide end through the neck loop again – this creates a symmetrical shape.
    7. Bring the wide end back down and to the right.
    8. Loop the wide end in front of the existing knot, up to the neck loop from underneath then down through the newly created loop.
    9. Tighten / adjust knot as needed.

    The Half Windsor knot.

    The half Windsor knot differs from the Windsor in that it’s not as wide, but still wide enough that you should make sure it’s not pushing your collar up awkwardly. You’ll come to rely on this knot pretty heavily as it works for almost every occasion. It is a lot easier to get the hang of than the Full Windsor.

    How To Tie A Half-Windsor Knot

    1. Begin with the wide end on your right and the narrow on your left.
    2. Bring the wide end across over the narrow end.
    3. Bring the wide end upwards, through the collar loop, then bring down.
    4. Now cross the wide end underneath your knot, then cross over the narrow end.
    5.  Pull through the collar again, then pull through the neck loop.
    6. Tighten / adjust knot as needed.

    Four-in-hand knot.

    If you’re looking for a knot to wear with casual clothing then the four-in-hand knot is ideal. It’s naturally going to be a little asymmetrical, so don’t be discouraged that it doesn’t look straight. The dimple is much harder to produce on this kind of knot, and sometimes will not form at all. This is a great knot for those times you’re in a rush too.

    How To Tie A Four-In-Hand Knot

    1. Place the wide end to the right, around 12 inches below the narrow end.
    2. Bring the wide end over the narrow end.
    3. Bring back underneath, then around to create a full loop.
    4. Pull the wide end up through the neck collar, then down through the loop.
    5. Tighten / adjust knot as needed.

    Pratt knot.

    The Pratt is neither as large as the Windsor nor as narrow as the four-in-hand knot, it pairs well with most dress shirts and looks suitable on any occasion.

    How To Tie A Pratt Knot

    1. Begin with the tie upside down.
    2. The wide end should be to the right, and around 12 inches below the narrow end.
    3. Bring the wide end underneath the narrow end.
    4. Bring over, and through the neck loop.
    5. Bring the wide end in front of the narrow.
    6. Bring underneath, and slide through the loop.
    7. Adjust / tighten knot as needed.

    Now that you’re familiar with how to tie the perfect tie for every occasion, why not take a look through our men’s tie range here at Ties R Us and find the ideal tie for you!