How to match patterned shirt and ties

LGFG Fashion House has hired a professional style expert to write these blog posts with a reason – if any of our clients have some questions about styling then we are always here to help you out. Of course you can call in any time directly to your tailor but you can also write us, we will make a blog post about your fashion questions.  One of our clients was wondering he can style a tie with stripes with his shirt which also has stripes. And we are giving you all some advice on how to style a tie and shirt when both have patterns. Because learning to match your shirts and ties together so they work well may be an art, but it’s one you can learn like a science. So, here you go:

* The safest way to style is a solid shirt with a solid tie. Just remember it looks nicer if the tie is darker than the shirt.

* Another safe way is to style your patterned shirt with a solid tie. Or vice versa.

* If you try to wear pattern on pattern then the simplest way of doing it right is if you avoid having the same pattern appear in both your shirt and your tie. If your shirt has polka dots, don’t pair it with a dotted tie.

If you still want to play the higher and riskier levels of the styling game and wear the same kind of patterns, we can give you some rules on how to succeed in it:

* The first rule is to establish the primary color of your shirt, and then choose a tie with a similar color anywhere in its pattern (ie its secondary colour). With a striped shirt you can wear a tie with polka dots or a tie with stripes as well as long as the secondary tie colour matches the primary shirt colour.

* Try to avoid stripes that are leaning in the same direction. The best stripe on stripe solution is when the stripes on your shirt are verticals and on your shirt they are diagonal. A diagonal striped tie is a good choice with a gingham shirt also.

* Pick the right scale. Your collar and tie should be in proportion with each other. Avoid mixing patterns that have identical proportions.

* When opting to wear patterns (on patterns) then avoid shiny and smooth materials. Textured and matte finishes make the combo much easier to wear.

* Pair large patterns with smaller ones; you want your patterns to visually complement each other. The patterns of your tie should be larger and bolder than the patterns of your shirt. If you wear the same size patterns on your shirt and tie you will end up looking like an optical illusion.

* Always dress such that one of the three basic elements (suit, shirt and tie) as a plain or solid.

*  And last but not least – it’s not all about the rules. Have fun with some cool graphics! The goal is to give you a sharper and dapper look. We are all here to present our personal style and if you are sure and confident about yourself that you can pull off that pattern on pattern on pattern combo, then go for it- with a caveat- check with your highly trained professional clothier from LGFG Fashion House!