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How to match your shirt and tie

by Jonathon Morgan (Subscribe to Jonathon Morgan's posts)
Posted Oct 31st 2007 at 11:01AM  
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Most men I know have at least a dozen ties, and about that many dress shirts, just for good measure. You know, in case they end up having to dress up for some random formal function, or for a job that they might get, later, when they grow up. But let's be honest guys -- chances are you wear a tie so infrequently that you have no idea how to match one to a shirt.

And it's even worse when you're shopping. Then you're forced to pick out a cool shirt, plus a cool tie, and make sure they match -- on the spot, with no help, and potentially without access to decent mirrors. Fie!

Fortunately there's a solution. Express Fashion has created a Shirt and Tie Guide, that offers 13 different shirts to pick from, and an assortment of ties that go with each. No more guessing, no more freaking out at the last minute, and no more showing up to dinner with the boss wearing a bold striped shirt and some wacky paisley tie you got from your dad back in grade school.

Plus, let's not forget that ties are coming back into fashion, so you might get more use out of the Shirt and Tie Guide than you think.

Trying to decide what tie to buy? Here's what's hot:

Ties You Should Buy

(click thumbnails to view gallery)

  • Striped Satin Tie from J Crew
  • Scoula by Princepessa
  • Safety Pin English Tie from Psycho Bunny
  • The Cambridge Tie from J Crew
  • Skinny Black Tie

[via Damn I Like That]

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Tags: formal, formalwear, men, men's fashion, Men'sFashion, shirts, ties
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angel, 11-04-2007, 8:00PM

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angel

so why does it sound like you have written this for a group of retards, imagine having to match two little things, my God!!

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roly400, 11-04-2007, 8:46PM

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roly400

Hi angel.
Your comment made me laugh so, so, so, so much! You'd think that no one needs such guide as offered here, but oh, I tell you...! I'm the son of a very elegant journalist father who had more than 25 shirts and a number of ties that at age 8 when I first noticed them, I didn't think there was a number to count them. I forgot about that dress style until my mid 20s, when I got back to my parental roots in terms of dress code. I have over 20 ties and about 15 or so dress shirts. I love to dress up! It's very easy for me to match it all up whether at my closet or at the store. But I printed the matching guide, all in color, page by page, for many of my friends who simply don't seem to have the color-matching gene in them... no clue!

There actually are people out there who need this guide!

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Jo, 11-04-2007, 8:25PM

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Jo

How can you fashion brain trusts call white or light solid shirts and Grammpa ties fashion statements. Who did you consult, the Pope?
How very ..... Bland and boring. Is this the Johnny Wallflower look?

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Mabell, 11-08-2007, 9:40AM

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Mabell

The notes above must have been written by guys who dress like
Bozo the clown and think they look great. There is nothing more sexy than a man in a well coordinated outfit.

Wearing an outfit that looks as if it were made from the flag of Bangledesh is not attractive.

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Trish, 11-07-2007, 8:16AM

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Trish

I hate it when men can't even tie the tie with a nice knot. it's all lopsided and ridiculously shaped.

My dad used to tie it so it was a perfect triangle shape... he always looked so nice. I've taught my three boys how to tie them and carried on the tradition.

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Keith, 11-07-2007, 8:40AM

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Keith

That black and yellow striped tie REALLY sends a message! It says; "I'm under construction!"

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