Follow these basic principles that will help you match shirts and ties.
It is an age old dilemma for men, finding the right ties to match every shirt in the wardrobe. Here’s a primer that cuts through the confusion, with the help of shirts and ties from Ermenegildo Zegna.
The Solid Shirt
Solid shirts are the easiest to work a tie with, since they can be paired with most colours and prints. But if you want to stand out and make an impression, try contrast colours: a blue shirt with a red tie, or a navy tie with a pink shirt.
The Checked Shirt
Buying ties to match checked shirts is always tricky. Follow some basic rules:
The Striped Shirt
The rules for pairing ties with striped shirts are essentially the same as those listed above for checked shirts, but two points are worth repeating: the pattern on the tie should be different and bolder than those on the shirt, and secondly, if you want to combine stripes with stripes, make sure that they are in contrast — large stripes with narrow ones and vice versa.