Necktie Style Tips: Four Trendy New Ways to Wear Your Neckties
For those of you who are getting a bit bored with the some-old suit and tie look, we at Cheap-Neckties put together some tie styling tips that will instantly re-fresh your wardrobe. From unique necktie knots to particular tie accessories, the tips below will add new flair to your everyday suit and tie rotation. Try these for yourself and we guarantee that you will receive plenty of compliments along the way.
Unique Tie Knots
Did you know that there are 188 ways to tie a necktie? In other words, there are many exotic tie knot choices that will not only look different from your usual Four in Hand or Windsor, but they will also add new style to your business wardrobe. In fact, it is the tie knot that is one of the most visible and most noticeable details when wearing a suit and tie. The long vertical line of the necktie directs the attention up towards the knot. Also, because the knot is so close to one’s face, it is instantly noticeable. That’s why a perfectly tied tie is so important.
Few of these exotic tie knots are known as the Eldredge knot (see video instructions below), the Oriental knot, as well as the Kelvin knot. For those looking for a very “different” looking knot, the Eldredge is perfect. Because it is a trendy knot, it is best worn with a more casual wardrobe (plaid shirts, novelty tie bars, etc).
Tie Bars & Clips
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Ever since men started wearing neckties, have we been looking for ways to keep our ties attached to our shirts. As a result, accessories such as tie pins, tie chains, and tie bars as well as tie clips were invented. While pins and chains are less common these days, tie bars and clips have become quite popular as of recently. When wearing a tie bar/clip make sure that the color, width, and design matches your necktie and the rest of our outfit. Looking for something unique? Then colored tie bars as well as novelty tie bars can be perfect.
Collar Bars
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While tie bars have almost become “mainstream” again, it is the collar bar that is a fashion accessory that has just very recently resurged onto the scene. Celebrities such as Justin Timberlake and Ryan Gosling have already been spotted wearing them, a clear sign that these are pieces worth paying attention to. Our tip: Pair the collar bar with a solid knitted skinny tie.
Tugged Away Ties
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By “tugged away” we are referring to a look where only a top few inches of the tie is visible. This means pairing your tie with a V-neck sweater, cardigan, or vest. Because only the top few inches of the tie is visible, it is even more important to pay attention to the perfectly looking tie knot. What is less important is that the tie is tied to the right length (since the tip of the tie is not visible anyway).
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