We also suggest you visit the Stylesmen lookbook , where you will find proposals for a casual , hipster or urban style. The white shirt is fashionable and is the perfect combination for a touch of distinction with an original tie and with a contrasting knot, for example gray and black.

It is a novelty that you can not miss. The tie remains one of the signs of fashion and elegance par excellence. You see ties in the best men’s fashion runways . What would an elegant suit be without a proper tie? we claim the aesthetic value of the tie and, mainly, of the fashionable ties.

And we wanted to provide the added and original value of separating the shovel and the knot, which is already made, in order to wear a fashionable and original tie. For your own use and also as a gift, with the peace of mind of avoiding surprises of incorrect size or inappropriate form.

And all this from home or the office, you can buy relaxed, avoiding long lines to pay and receiving the tie at home. The elegance is mainly in the details and the tie is a major element in the masculine look ; With a custom tie you will dress with distinction and originality, in harmony with your image.

An elegant man will always be the subject of conversation between women, to this we must attribute, of course, the costumes and the look you have regarding each occasion, we will not tell you that every day you should be in a suit and tie, Because occasionally, when you go out with the family for a walk, you won’t need to be so formal.

But we will give you some tips for you to learn to wear your ties , depending on the occasion or because you are a newbie boy in this totally elegant walk and you need some tips to develop better in the area of ​​good style.

Learn to tie a tie

The first thing you should learn is  the classic knot, it  is the one that we can use with almost all  ties, they are for almost all shirt collars, it is a perfect style for men who are medium-sized, the knot is going to be seen, if you use it with long and wide ties, bigger, but if you use it with a thin tie it will look more subtle.

The first step is to raise the neck and button up, then place the tie and adjust it, those of medium size should put the shortest part of the tie at waist level. Here you will see an image for you to learn how to do it.

Types of tie knot

The  double knot , is similar to the classic, is characterized by the winding it has, the widest part must be passed twice through the narrowest part, it is perfect for all ties, except for those that are too thick, and like than the previous one, it  serves with all the shirts.

The  Windsor knot , the name comes from the Duke of England, must be made in necks that are preferably wide, that is, in shirts with  Italian cuts , for example, it is a knot that tends to be very bulky, it can be complicated to make, To make it work, you must drop both parts of your neck and hide the last button.

The  small knot , characterized in shirts with tight necks, is suitable for ties that are totally thick, the recommendation is that you try to avoid making these knots in shirts with a long and wide neck. Take a 180 degree braid , the knot is very simple and small, with the explanation we will give you here you will not have much complication.

The  butterfly knot , the same as the classic, is worn with a white shirt in almost all cases, with  a bow tie collar , it can also be worn with a suit and a wider shirt.

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The importance of ties

The ties are the ideal accessory for suits and any other style you want to give a little formality. The most usual is that gentlemen opt for plain colors for this type of garment, but the truth is that in this year 2018 prints were sold more than plain colors.

The more traditional men may be against some fashionable prints, but if you want to see current and youthful you should try some of these designs.

Flowers Tie

Yes, you read well, the flowers are masculine tendency. Sure you’ve seen the flowers as protagonists in the shorts and shirts, and now add to adorn the ties. The ties of flowers on a plain background are very fashionable, even in some more daring designs the background is metallic colors.

This design, depending on the type of flower that is used can be perfectly used as a complement to a suit. Its silk finish gives these ties a very elegant and of course striking touch. Undoubtedly, everyone at the party will turn to see who wears the tie of flowers.

Geometric patterns Tie

The fashion of the 70’s and 80 ‘has returned with strength and brings with it the geometric prints of the ties. While men still prefer the rhombuses you will realize that it is possible to find any geometric figure in these ties, such as pictures, triangles, among others.

Dots Tie

I think we’ve all ever heard that the dots never go out of style, and they’re absolutely right. Once again the dots are one of the favorite prints of men when ties are spoken.

The more traditional and conservative men will choose ties with small dots, and sometimes opt for some in which the figure is practically imperceptible. But the more daring ones add to the tendency of the big points, even with cotton ties that give a more informal look.

Metallic tones Tie

It has been a while since the metallic suits were fashionable, but now it is the neckties of this style that are beginning to be seen in stores. The colors most sought after by men are silver, blue, purple and red, but there are practically all colors.

These ties combine very well with dark suits and shirts, as they make contrast. They are also often combined with other pieces of clothing that are of the same color, matching the textures.

Choose between thick or thin ties

You know what prints are being used this year, but now it is likely that you have the doubt between buying a thick or thin tie. The option varies a lot according to your personality and physical appearance.

Thin ties are the latest in fashion and obviously almost all men prefer them. They give the impression of a much more stylized and athletic body, and a more youthful appearance. They are ideal for men with slim or athletic bodies; however, those who are tall and extremely thin do not look so good.

The thick ties, on the other hand, have been left aside. They are a classic that every man should have in his wardrobe, however, many throw them away because they think they age the look.

After all this we can only say that there are many designs of ties, for young people, not so young, for the daring and conservatives. Just enough that you choose the one you would most like to use and enjoy it.

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The main advantage of the pin collar is that it manages to make the knot of the tie look and have much prominence . To achieve this effect, we recommend that the knot be tight and narrow. This type of neck is not suitable for all types of complexions, because the collar pin enlarges the dimensions of the head and neck.

It was the most fashionable shirt collar in the 20s of the last century among the upper class of North America. His prominence in American fashion has been seen on the big screen, in films like Scarface or in series like Boardwalk Empire , where you can see this type of collar in all the shirts of his protagonist “Nucky” Thompson.

Even though he has appeared in many films or series, it has always been difficult for him to cross the pond and reach Europe. Some very famous European brands have launched models with this type of collar in several seasons, but have never had the expected results.

But this trend changed a few years ago when it has finally begun to be a neck worn by Europeans to wear an elegant look with a classic touch. This change of trend helped the movie The Great Gatsby where Leonardo Di Caprio appears throughout the film with this type of neck having a very elegant look. I also contribute its bit to make this shirt collar shirt Mad Men, in which his protagonist Don Draper struggles to stay on top of the advertising always well dressed in shirts with collar pin collars.

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The origin of this complement is linked to the tie as we discussed in our article the origin of the tie.  In the seventeenth century, it was the Croatian army that began to use it to close the neck of their shirts with a tie they called “hrvatska”.

Since then it has received different names: bow tie,bun, self-tie, tie-it-yourself, freestyle tie, bowtie … the most formal ornament for the neck has gone from not used and be forgotten to jump into the street and used at the time of dressing in different occasions, from the most casual to the one that requires a strict label.

The bow tie has been reinvented with a great variety in terms of fabrics and colors, although the most used fabric continues to be silk, in plain or patterned tones. For other more sporting moments we can find them in point, wool or cotton.

The bow tie can be a complement too bold or too bland, formal or informal according to the eyes with which you look.

If you decide to use it, you will notice that it gives your look a different style and a great personality.

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What is a good suit without the perfect tie?  Everyone has ever had to wear a tie, especially to go to the office. Other people do not use it so much, only for some sporadic event, but do you do it correctly?

The knot of the tie brings personality to the wearer, as well as a personal touch of style. Let’s go there!

Simple or American knot

This is the recommended knot for those who start with the tie, it is a simple knot that stays elegant. This knot looks good with wide ties and suits tall men better. It is the most classic knot and most used for its simplicity and versatility to combine with all types of shirts, such as those made in Haberdashers.

Double knot

This knot has a compact shape, it is a more complex knot than the simple one and you have to have some practice to know how to do it. Long-necked shirts are highly recommended. It is important that the tie is made of soft fabric, and it should not be too short.

Triple knot

The champion between tie knots. It is a very universal knot and very popular all over the world. Such popularity is because it goes well almost always with all kinds of ties, whether fat or thin.

Windsor Knot

Our favorite! One of the most used and the one that has more history that we will comment.

The Windsor knot , a symmetrical and wide tie knot that bears the name of the duke. And it is the Duke of Windsor who gives the name to this knot. The loops used by the English king were very tight and bulky, but not because he used the knot that later would be called Windsor. In fact, the duke made an American knot to his ties, whose volume was due to the lining with which he ordered to make this accessory. However, due to this mistake, a new way of knotting the tie was discovered with a result similar to that of the monarch, which was called Windsor.

The Windsor knot,  more serious than the American, is preferable to wear it and with thin ties, we can also use it with fat ties, but we can have some complication.

The Duke achieved an innovative look in his tie knot by making a Four in Hand knot with ties made especially wide and thick. The Windsor knot was invented by the public as a way to imitate the style of the knot used by Duke. There are several derivatives of the Windsor knot to which everyone refers with the same name.

Eldredge knot

We start already with complex knots only suitable for tie experts. The “Eldredge” is a unique knot and a little complex that is done in 15 steps. Unlike the vast majority, it is knotted with the help of the narrow part of the tie. We recommend that you first try to do it with an old tie, in case it goes wrong.

There is no doubt that this knot is unique in its class. Unlike the vast majority of tie knots, the narrow part is used to create it, resulting in a cascading braid effect similar to a fish tail. It is a very elegant knot that will make a great impression on your boss.

Pratt Knot

The Pratt knot is a versatile, elegant and medium-sized knot. We have a very suitable knot for any shirt and ties a little wider and of light fabric or medium thickness. You will not go wrong using this elegant knot for formal meetings, as it is very discreet. Jerry Pratt, the creator of this knot worked at the US Chamber of Commerce for 30 years. During all this time. he knotted his tie every day in his own way to differentiate himself from the others, until one day in 1989, Don Shelby “gave him away” and divulged his secret on television. Curious!

Knot of the Trinity

This beautiful knot has a three-way symmetry and brings an air to the Celtic Triquetra. The design converges in a central point, producing a very striking effect. It may seem complicated at first glance, but the steps are actually quite simple.

Van Wijk Knot

It has a knot-like effect Prince Albert style, by adding a third turn to the narrow end of the tie. If it knots well, this elongated and narrow knot creates a very aesthetic and elegant cylindrical effect. A very modern knot that looks better with light colors. It is best suited for narrow neck shirts and duo with a vest.

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Thin or wide? If you still do not know which tie to wear at your next manager’s meeting or work dinner, stylesmen shares this basic tie guide.

Go and put on a tie. Feel the difference? It’s something small, but those details are everything.

When you wear a tie, you can practically walk wherever you want; It’s like an Admirals Club card that looks in everyone’s sight.

Whether you are getting ready for the office or for a night out, a tie allows you to gather the disparate elements of your wardrobe with a touch of texture or complementary color.

If you learn to do it correctly – that is, balance the width of your tie with the lapels and collar of your shirt and find a knot that suits you – you will have achieved the perfect look from head to toe.

The first thing people notice is the tie. They always say: What a beautiful tie! And his eyes can not help it.

So while you want a tie that looks great on your own, remember that it should not be an “adornito” anymore. The intention is that the tie speaks for the rest of his attire and is not on the sidelines or conflicts with him.

The long matter … Whether you measure 1.93 or 1.70, the tip of the tie should come right up to your waist, not three inches below or two inches above it. Unless you are adopting the style of the short suit, then, yes, let your tie hang above the navel.

This “thinner width” works for both office and street attire, combining with any modern cut suit.

Love your dimple: the secret weapon of the tie. “Yes, a perfectly knotted tie will look perfectly fine without it,” says GQ’s senior fashion editor, Lisa Cohen. “But the dimple is the final touch that achieves perfection, which is why we consider it essential.” Here are some tips to make your look go from ‘passable’ to ‘impeccable’.

1. When you have almost finished knotting your tie, press your thumb against your index finger just below the knot, so that the fabric forms a crease.
2. Pull down the thin end of the tie to tighten the dimple, and slide the knot.
3. Perfect both sides of the dimple to accentuate the crease and put it in place.

The ties that you can not miss. We’re not saying I should not have more than five ties, but if you only have that number, it’s enough for each outfit and occasion.

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Buried on page 86 of the October catalog of J. Crew there is a phrase that will leave ice cream to men who have bought clothes in the last five years: “We widen our neckties ¼ inch (6 mm) to adjust them to the current changes in proportions. “

It is almost a data on the margin. But for J. Crew’s loyal customer of neckwear, who has been investing in ties of 2.5 inches (6 centimeters) in width since 2011, he marks a change that could be radical.

Let’s see: the width of ties throughout the market has actually been declining since the beginning of the decade. Could it be that men’s ties are once again becoming wider after a too short period of discreet and clean lines? Is this modest quarter-inch the beginning of a transition to ties the size of a ship’s sail?

Do not panic. Open the collar of your shirt, breathe and observe the context: J. Crew’s client is relatively young, with a youthful figure and a relaxed air that fit a 2.5-inch tie. More formal brands such as Charles Tyrwhitt and Thomas Pink never made such narrow ties; their standards were 8 centimeters or 3.15 inches.

Second, this is not a radical turn, but only a sign of a future change. The 2.5-inch tie is still the most popular width that Tie Bar sells, according to company president Allyson Lewis. But, he stressed, “in the last year, we have seen that the three inches have gained a bit more strength.”

“The average tie that most people wear is about 3 to 3¼ inches at the moment,” said Andrew Tarshis, owner of Tiecrafters, the largest tie-cleaning and grooming company in the United States. A look at major brands such as Brooks Brothers (currently 3.25 inches) and Hermès (eight centimeters for its classic model, in contrast to 7.5 centimeters or less for its “contemporary” models) prove it.

Basically, since the end of the 2000s, the sizes of ties in companies in general began to shrink, as a result of the influence of innovative designers like Thom Browne and Hedi Slimane, who were the pioneers in narrow and short suits (Browne ) and ultra-thin and youthful silhouettes (Slimane, for Dior) on the catwalks a few years earlier. When the influence of these suits finally reached the shopping centers, the ties became narrower to fit the smaller and smaller flaps.

But tight suits are gradually going out of fashion on the catwalks, and are being replaced by “softer” Italian-style shoulders and a more relaxed general air.

This is my prediction: the narrow and wide ties are aimed to converge in an average width of 3 inches.

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From these beginnings, the tie is associated with elegance and its prominence in men’s fashion is maintained over the years , evolving into a multitude of fabrics, widths and patterns. The form of knotting, although not so varied, is wide enough to allow the wearer to achieve a different touch, in addition to more than a headache.

Precisely to simplify the possibilities and hit the styling, Jonathan Vierne, CEO of Sastrería Alfonso Hernández helps us with the choice of three simple knots to make and with which you can hit on most of the looks. “Using different knots, we can achieve different results without needing a large number of ties . With some models in two fabrics, like silk or knit, three different widths, some smooth pattern and some other with a more fun stamping, we can create a wardrobe background versatile enough to combine for years with our favorite costumes “adds Jonathan .

Knot Four-in-hand: The vertical striped suit is one of the proposals for men this fall / winter, according to Alexander McQueen, Maison Margiela or Versace. Jonathan proposes to detract formality by using a narrow tie with a simple knot, also called “four-in-hand”. This asymmetric and elongated knot is made with a loop and is also very suitable for knit ties and with closed American shirt collars.

Double knot: Also for this season they arrive with force from the hand of Giorgio Armani, Ralph Lauren or Hermès the suits buttoned and with vest, with jackets of closed lapel or double buttoning. With this three-piece it is interesting to use the double knot, also asymmetrical but formed by two turns, which gives it more thickness. This knot is more formal than the simple knot, but being asymmetric, it adds a youthful touch to the look. Another great advantage is that it can be used in everything from shirt collars, from open, like the cutaway, to the most closed American

Windsor middle knot : The XXL shoulders is another novelty seen in designers like Calvin Klein or Armani for this season, with costumes that remind the American brokers of the 80s. This style is something more formal, Jonathan recommends use the Windsor middle tie knot, similar to the Windsor, but with one step less in its execution, making it less tapered. This knot is very appropriate for ties of standard width or a little narrower and with open shirt collars like the Cutaway.

ALMOST 400 YEARS WITH A TIE: 10 CURIOSITIES OF THIS ACCESSORY

1. A good quality silk tie will require approximately 110 silkworm cocoons.
2. The ties are the most popular Father’s Day gift, followed closely by the socks.
3. British schoolchildren are famous for wearing ties, both in public and private schools.
4. In the seventeenth century the English ties were so thick that a sword could not cut them.
5. The stripes on the British ties go from the upper left to the lower right, while the stripes on the American ones run from the upper right to the lower left.
6. Americans spend around $ 1 trillion each year on 100 million ties.
7. The most expensive tie was designed by Satya Paul Design Studio in 2004. It had 271 diamonds and 150 grams of gold and its price was 220,000 dollars.
8. Before the Second World War, ties were worn shorter than they currently are, because the waistband of the pants was higher and because they should not show below the vest of the suit.
9. The tie represents elegance in most of the world, but in the UK it is also a symbol of respect, so on a formal occasion it is impolite not to use it.
10. In the 70s the Paisley tie was born, a design that comes from the East and generates love and hate in equal parts.

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While silk and full colors go well in formal meetings, the varied designs, as well as the michi, are ideal for social commitments.

A tie can make the difference in an outfit. The colors, patterns, textures and measures generate sophistication or freshness, which must be in accordance with the situation.

So, what kind of these garments should be used in formal or informal meetings? What is the trend? Fashion experts share some tips.

Seriousness and elegance In a corporate event, a board meeting or a marriage, the ideal is to wear a silk tie, sober colors and discreet designs. Paula Balansky, image consultant Van Heusen, advises that the width of this garment be proportional to the flaps of the bag.

“On these occasions it is also recommended to wear shirts of good fabric (plain or textured), with well-formed collar and cuffs, quality buttons, good cut and fit.”

On the other hand, Raffaella Macciotta, brand manager of Brooks Brothers, points out that the best option is to wear a black, red or dark blue tie, a dark striped or with serious moles.

“In addition, there is the option of the michi tie for the most modern and daring men,” he adds.

Freshness and calm In social commitments, in the office or work lunches, you can opt for trendy ties, with varied designs, cheerful colors, with texture or knits, as well as michi ties.

“You can use very flashy or irreverent designs at social events, not related to work, while the strident colors go with private life, not at work events,” says Balansky.

Harold Michelsen, Marketing and Public Relations Manager at H & M for Chile and Peru, says that colors in neutral palettes, such as gray, blue, garnet and black, work well.

“In external commitments we can be more daring with tones and textures, including prints that bring personality,” he says.

Distinction in traits Like other garments, tie types can be better suited to certain sizes.

Thus, for example, Macciotta comments: “Thin ties go better in tall, thin men, as well as small ones, while larger men should opt for wider ties.”

And in the type of shirt that accompanies the ties the same thing happens: certain styles are better suited to some forms of faces.

Michelsen points out that those men with narrow faces should avoid necks with very closed ends, since they will appear to be thinner.

“To solve this visual effect, you can use a neck with a wider opening, like the Italian cut, and those with round faces favor necks with narrower cuts.”

Balansky, finally, adds that the contrast here is the key to generating balance: “the elongated necks, with pointed tips, are for round faces or short necks.The more open necks, with rounded tips, are better on elongated faces”.

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