Making Sure To Match Your Tuxedo And Tie
Wednesday, June 24th, 2009There are some men who cannot look elegant in a tuxedo. They could be attired in a good looking shirt, a tie, and yet appear shabby. This may be on account of the fact that they are the kind who seem badly groomed irrespective of what they are donning. I have a on who fits into this category.
In all likelihood, it could be because of the fact that the suit, tie, shirt and shoes just do not agree with one another. In many cases, this is the crux of the problem. A number of men are just not able to synchronize the overall appearance, or may not be too bothered about the whole issue.
An old saying is that “clothes maketh the man” which indicates that it is necessary to look your best to give a favorable impression. This holds true regardless of the context-be it clothing for the job, night out, or special occasion.
The wrong approach would be to attempt to go with a tuxedo based upon matching what you already have. Ideally you would have previously considered the type of garment you are interested in. If you are using a fine tailor, you should definitely get their advice and plan accordingly. It is highly recommended that you go basic, preferably with a simply black or other dark color tuxedo.
Power suits, need to be navy blue with a clean, plain white shirt and a plain dark tie. A white shirt with a plain dark tuxedo always looks very formal and businesslike. Pastel shades of blue are also fine. Again the tie should contrast and complement the tone of the tuxedo.
Ties with a repeating design are not as formal as solid color ties. They clash strongly with patterned shirts, so they should be avoided in this context.
A white or ivory-colored tuxedo would require a light colored shirt. This will agree very well with printed ties. A fine striped or paisley silk tie in a darker shade would be appropriate.
It is really important that a minor amount of the primary jacket hue is represented in each piece of the suit. Utilize a mirror to make absolutely sure that this is the case when you assemble your suit. It is always a good idea to have someone else check to get another opinion.