Category: Style Guide

The Gentleman’s Guide to Accessorising.
Any fashion conscious man understands the importance of accessories. They are perfect for giving any casual look that extra stylish edge, turning a plain t-shirt and jeans combo into an ultra fashionable look, or creating the perfect finishing touch to a formal ensemble.

Once you have the right accessories, it is easy to instantly make over any casual or formal outfit. Here at Ties R Us we’ve put together a handy list of 10 top accessories any stylish man should always have to hand.

Casual Essentials
- Watch
A watch is often seen as the ultimate accessory for a man – it can be worn constantly and with anything, so it’s worth investing in something exceptional. One fantastic watch will see you through multiple occasions, commanding attention for all the right reasons.
- Wallet
There’s nothing like pulling out a tattered old wallet to ruin an otherwise perfectly put together outfit! Invest in something high quality and timeless and it’ll last you for years to come.
- Bag or briefcase
Whether for the office or an overnight trip, a messenger bag can be both stylish and practical. Choose brown leather for a classically on-trend look.
- Scarf
Opt for wool in winter and a lighter cotton in summer to add a touch of fashion to your look. Keep it classic with stripes or choose eye catching colours to really stand out from the crowd.
- Hat
From beanies to snapbacks, hats don’t only make a great, stylish addition to an outfit but are the perfect accessory for those dreaded bad hair days!
- Belt
A belt is the perfect piece to pull an outfit together, quite literally! Black or brown leather makes a great, versatile option that will go with jeans for day to day wear or smart trousers for a more formal get up.

Formal Essentials
- Ties
The great thing about men’s ties is the huge amount of choice available. Call us biased, but we believe a man can never own too many ties! Choose a classic plain tie for a traditional occasion, or an ever stylish skinny tie for a fashion forward look.
- Pocket Squares
The ultimate dapper gentlemen’s accessory; a pocket square instantly adds a suave edge to your look. Choose plain white for a sophisticated, traditional style or make an impression with bright colours and patterns.
- Cufflinks
Cufflinks really show you mean business. Choose simple and classic chrome cufflinks for an elegant formal look, or opt for brighter or novelty cufflinks to express your personality.
- Tie Clips
A tie clip adds a polished and elegant edge to an otherwise plain tie. Opt for classic silver or chrome to add an element of refined luxury to your outfit.
27 September 2016
Wedding Suit and Tie Inspiration at TiesRUs

When it comes to weddings – whether you’re attending as a guest, a member of the wedding party or even as the groom – choosing the perfect suit and tie can be a difficult task. On such a special day you understandably want to look your best, which is why here at TiesRUs we’ve decided to lend a helping hand. Read on for a helpful guide to all of your wedding suit options, along with the best ties to pair them with on the big day.

Grey suit.

Grey suits – particularly charcoal grey – make a great, versatile choice. Grey is a colour that is suitable for all year round but works particularly well for a summer wedding. Grey is flattering: it compliments most colours it is paired with and looks good on anybody. In terms of ties, pastels or earthy tones look great with grey – this leaf green skinny satin tie is perfect.

Black suit.

Black is a great, classic option. It is sophisticated, timeless and easy to coordinate. When it comes to accessories, avoid bold colours as this may come across too harsh. Instead, team with a light shirt and waistcoat, and a pastel tie or cravat to soften the look. This peach cravat and matching pocket square would work particularly well for a wedding.

Navy blue suit.

For something a little different yet still sophisticated, sharp and classic, opt for a navy blue suit. Navy blue is the perfect alternative to black, offering a modern and stylish look whilst still remaining traditional. Navy looks particularly striking with contrasting colours, for example a navy blue suit and waistcoat teamed with a stylish skinny burgundy tie.

Mid blue suit.

For a stylish and on-trend colour, opt for a mid blue suit. Mid blue is very in fashion right now, but you have to be careful how you style it in order to keep the look sophisticated. We’d recommend choosing a simple colour palette when it comes to the rest of your outfit, to avoid a colour overload. A mid blue suit alongside a subtle grey waistcoat and a pale blue tie is perfect – it is current, coordinated and on-trend, without being too over the top.

Tweed / brown suit.

A brown or tweed suit is great for an outdoor or countryside wedding, and opens up your options when it comes to the rest of your outfit. With brown or tweed you can afford to be a little more adventurous – this is one case where patterned shirts or ties can make an appearance without looking garish. Mix up your look with suspenders or a bow tie – this champagne and white polka dot tie is ideal for a smart and stylish wedding look.

Feeling inspired? Be sure to check out our full wedding ties collection, for many more high quality and stylish wedding suitable designs.

29 June 2016
The Gentleman’s Guide to a Perfect Suit

Collar

The suit collar should follow the shirt collar very closely – there should be NO GAP. The overlapping lapel should not raise and curve against the shirt, but lie flat at a straight angle.

Shoulders

Your suit should ALWAYS have perfectly tailored shoulders. If they end slightly before or slightly after your own shoulders the jacket will not look its best.

Buttons

If you are wearing a two button suit jacket then only the TOP button should be fastened. If you are wearing a three button suit jacket then the MIDDLE button should be the only one fastened. The fastened button should also never fall below the navel.

Jacket Length

Your knuckles should be even with the bottom of your suit jacket.

Shirt Sleeve Length

Between a quarter and half an inch of your shirt cuff should be visible after your suit jacket arms.

Suit Jacket Sleeve Length

Jacket sleeves should fall where the base of your thumb meets your wrist, not below, and not above.

Trouser Length

You should have around one inch of break falling over your shoes. Too much break looks sloppy and ill fitting, whereas too little break will show your socks or ankles.

Shoes

Navy Suits will great with black, brown, red/burgundy shoes.

Grey/Black Suits will also look great with black, brown, red/burgundy shoes.

Brown Suits will benefit from brown or red/burgundy shoes.

8 April 2015