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Purple is the color of power!
We say it: Purple is neglected in men's fashion. Many men consider it too feminine and do not wear it. But gentlemen, you are wrong. Purple is powerful, especially in men's attire.
So let's take a closer look at the color mauve and how to wear this tie.
The color purple shows people that you are confident . People who see purple associate it with royalty and wealth, which creates a lasting impression that will help you build professional relationships with others .
Purple also shows that you are modern and open-minded.
Think about the color purple . Does royalty come to mind? Throughout history, the color purple has often been worn by members of the royal family.
And only by royals. When purple dye was first created (an excruciating process from a species of sea snail), it was very expensive.
So expensive that the only people who could afford to buy this tincture were members of the royal family.
During the Elizabethan era, Queen Elizabeth I maintained this exclusivity of purple and forbade anyone outside the royal family from wearing the color.
Eventually, more affordable synthetic purple dyes were created and the rest of us commoners started wearing purple.
Purple is a combination of red and blue and comes in many shades. Some are light, others are dark, still others are pinker, redder, bluer and even browner. The most common purple colors are standard purple and dark purple.
We often see these colors used in sports team colors, school colors, and company logos. Certain purples are more popular in certain seasons.
Lavender, a light pastel purple, is a spring and Easter staple. Eggplant purple, a deep purple with a red tone, is most popular in fall and winter. We also see a lot of shades of purple in food. Think about berries.
Despite the word black in blackberry, this berry is actually a deep purple. Raspberries are a reddish shade of purple, just like blackberries. Shades of purple are also found in many red wines. Merlot, Cabernet, Pinot. They are all red toned purples.
Purple comes in many shades. Some are light, some are dark, some are redder, bluer and even browner.
Now let's move on to wearing purple ties . If you're not used to wearing purple, don't worry, we'll make it easy for you. Wearing a purple tie is done in 4 steps.
First, find a purple you like. As we said above, there are many shades of purple. You may not like them all, and that's okay. There are enough shades of purple that you will find one or two that you like. So find that nuance and keep it in mind.
Now that you know which purple(s) you like, find a tie or two in that color. Go to our purple tie collection and look for ties in these colors.
It can be a plain purple tie or a purple patterned tie . When it comes to tie style, choose whatever suits you. If you like self-tie bow ties, look for a purple self-tie bow tie.
Do you like traditional ties? Look at standard ties. Do you prefer a more modern tie? Narrow, thin or thin ties are probably your thing.
Okay, now it's time to wear that purple tie. To get used to wearing purple, keep the rest of your outfit neutral.
Choose a plain white shirt. If you wear purple to the office or more casually, opt for pants, a suit or a sports jacket in navy, gray or brown.
Purple and black can be worn together, but it's usually a more formal look. If you wear a pocket square with one of these colors, it should match the tie or be plain white.
After you've worn purple regularly with these neutral colors and gotten the hang of it, you can start adding small pops of other colors to your look.
You need to be careful though. While purple can be worn with other colors, if you overdo it you will look like a clown. So to start, continue to wear a suit, sports jacket and/or pants in these neutral colors.
As for your shirt, a subtle check or stripe pattern with pops of color can look great with a purple tie. Look for a shirt whose colors complement your purple tie. Perhaps a similar tone of purple (lighter or darker) or a blue.
Other colors can be carefully added into your accessories, too. (A pocket square, lapel pin, tie bar, socks, etc.) For small items like these, we like to look at the color wheel for inspiration.
The least extreme colors to add are those next to purple on the color wheel, which is called an analogous color scheme. These are red and blue.
Reds and blues pair well with purple, and a white pocket square with a red tip or a blue tie bar can really pop a look.
Just remember to find accessories in the same tone as your purple tie. (Darker purples will look better with darker blues and reds, etc.)
If you want something a little bolder, look to complementary colors on the color wheel. For purple, these are yellow, orange and green.
Again, be careful adding these colors to your purple tie, but they can have a very sharp effect when used correctly.
So, first of all, choose one accessory to wear in these colors, and only one. (A yellow pocket square, a green tie bar AND orange socks are too much. Pick one).
Next, find this accessory in the same tone as your tie. Are you wearing an eggplant purple tie ?
The burnt orange complements this deep purple. A lavender tie? Opt for pale yellow accessories.
If you've made it this far, you're now a purple pro. Go find yourself a purple tie and start wearing it. It won't take long for someone to compliment your new look.
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