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We continue our journey into the world of striped shirts. We have proven beyond doubt that this men's wardrobe classic can of course be worn for any occasion.
We've explored the main types of stripes used for men's shirts. We now move on to the next step, to give advice on possible outfits and combinations between striped shirts and ties.
With striped shirts, it goes without saying that we need to ask ourselves some questions about the best items to pair with them, so as not to fall into gross style mistakes.
Let's take a look at some of the most common choices and how to go about flaunting impeccable matching combinations.
Striped shirts are trending this fall and they should be on your radar too.
But for some men, the thought of wearing a striped shirt is immediately followed by a wave of anxiety about what shirt and tie combination you'll wear.
Should the colors match the shirt or suit? Can I wear a striped tie over a striped shirt? And a bow tie? Ah, never mind, that seems like a lot of work, I'll just stick to my old reliable plain shirts.
Sound familiar? Well, we are going to cure you of this particular affliction with this visual guide to striped shirt and tie combinations .
The truth is that you can pair a striped shirt with all kinds of ties. You can also look like a clown if you don't match it correctly. So here are the secrets to doing things right.
When going out with a striped shirt, wearing a solid color tie may be the easiest choice.
Attention should be paid to the combination of colors: color contrasts are welcome provided that the tie is in darker tones.
So, for example, medium blue or dark blue colors work well with a classic pale blue and white striped shirt.
In this case, common sense and a sense of balance are the only rules to follow: neither motive should predominate over the other .
To create compatibility, the patterns of the clothing must always be very different from each other , while for the colors you will choose similar tones to avoid too marked contrasts.
In general, however, it is preferable for the tie to be darker than the shirt.
All striped shirts are suitable in this case . A tie with invisible polka dots is, in fact, considered a solid color tie and can therefore be combined with the vast majority of men's shirts.
Try pairing a light gray tie with pink micro-dots over a blue and white striped shirt. The combination can be truly striking.
It must be said that, generally, there are no absolute rules in the fashion world; in some cases, it is even the exceptions that create the trend. But when it comes to style, the rules of elegance are untouchable.
That is why, when we decide to combine a striped shirt with other clothing or accessories, it is important to know how to balance the different shades of colors and patterns so as not to appear overdressed.
A good rule of thumb is to create the right combination by looking at the dominant color: whether on the suit or the jacket, both should echo the main shade of the striped shirt.
Read: How to Pair Your Ties with the Brown-Beige Suit .
They choose a solid color in left field. The stripes are red, so why a plain black tie? But black goes with everything, they exclaim in an instinctive reaction.
This is not the case. The contrast between saturated colors and black is generally very destabilizing. Orange and black may be a good choice for going to a Baltimore Orioles game or a Halloween party, but it's not a good combination for your office outfit.
The color of the stripes and the tie must match . Notice we didn't say they have to be exactly the same. A little contrast between the colors of the stripes and the tie is acceptable.
What is the right color? It depends more on your appearance than the shirt.
We've all seen the guy with a mix of stripes upon stripes that looks like he's wearing an MC Esher painting on his chest. When the stripes on the shirt and the stripes on the tie are the same size, things get out of hand.
Keep the scales different. When the stripes of the shirt are thin and tight, a tie with wider stripes stands out in a positive way .
There are two types of people in the world. Those who show some restraint with their tie designs and those who go crazy when it comes to patterns.
The latter are the ones who end up looking like a wreck when they wear overloaded cashmere in sixteen colors with their striped shirt. Don't be one of them.
Find our guide on when to wear a red tie !
Match the scale of the stripes with the scale of the pattern.
Do you have a pinstriped shirt?
Choose a tie with a strong base color and a small pattern.
Do you have a wide striped shirt?
Choose a tie with a more spaced out geometric pattern to complement it.
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