Tie Etiquette!

Ties are some of the most important pieces of men’s apparel that you can have.  So, that being said, it is important that you know the does and do not’s of the tie world.  Here is a brief guide, with pictures, on the right ways to wear both ties and bow ties!

Standard Tie:

When it comes down to it, the standard tie is an excellent piece to add to your out fit to give the extra taste of professionalism!  Your ties Knot should be lightly pressed and snug in your collar, if your button is showing you may need to buy a more fitted shirt to your neck thickness.  This should look like this:

Standard tie (after work):

So your workday is done and you’re on your way to your car or the bar down the street.  Many men will simply unbutton that top button and loosen their tie, this is a huge no-no.  Ties are developed to make you stand apart from the crowd and when you sloppily let it rest at half-mast it makes you look disheveled. 

Stand alone:

To correct the after work tie struggle just do away with it, especially in a relaxed situation.  Take your tie off and keep it somewhere safe from harm and keep the top button unbuttoned.  Never the second and for the love of god not the third! Simple and clean is always a solid look for anyone!

The infamous bow tie:

Many men get intimidated by the bow tie, especially the self ties, but not to worry they can be an amazing aid to setting you apart from the crowd!  Bow ties should sit firmly within your collar and should stay straight across, never lopsided.

The bow tie let down:

Adverse to the regular ties disheveled half-mast, letting down your bow tie carries the air that you’ve worked hard through out your day.  I think that part of this styles charm is that not to many people wear bow ties so its always exciting to see someone taking a chance and actually wearing one, up or down.

Thank you guys! Hope this tie etiquette table helped you out! 

Stay fresh, stay awesome!

-Dillon