How to choose the right tie?

The tie has a special place in the men's wardrobe. It is certainly the most important piece of a man's wardrobe, not having the function of covering any part of the body.

Whether in the office for certain professions, or during events, a tie is essential. However, in recent years, thanks to a renewed interest fueled by the internet in the sartorial style, the tie is also increasingly worn for pleasure.

All our advice so you don't make a mistake when choosing your tie!

The word tie comes from Croatian (memory of a recent World Cup final). Under Louis XIII, Croatian hussars fighting for France actually wore a silk ribbon around their necks. This accessory greatly intrigued the French nobility at the time who were quick to adopt it , before this fashion spread to Europe. The tie as we know it today dates from the end of the 19th century.

The blue color is perfect if you don't want to take any risks. A navy blue tie will go with almost everything: navy blue, gray or beige suit, sky blue, white or pink shirt. A medium blue or sky blue tie is a great choice to start with.

For many, ties rhyme with silk. And yet, silk is not the only fabric you can find on ties.

First of all, there is a currently very fashionable variant, silk grenadine. Its recognizable textured appearance is part of its charm. Silk grenadine ties have the particularity of being made on old looms. With a blue or burgundy silk grenadine tie , you can't go wrong

If you don't want to take any risks, the plain tie is a safe choice. However, you can also opt for discreet patterns such as houndstooth, flea's foot or Prince of Wales.
The polka dot tie is a great alternative. It is risk-free, modern and brings a touch of originality. The striped tie, also called a "regimental tie", is rarely worn in France, but can allow you to stand out with very beautiful patterns.
Finally, the more daring can try more original patterns, such as Paisley.

It is important that the tie is neither too wide nor too narrow, and in accordance with your build. A width of 7 or 8 centimeters will suit most people. For a modern look, you can also opt for a slightly slimmer tie, between 5 and 6 centimeters. Be careful, however, the width of your tie must be proportional to that of the lapels of your jacket. No wide lapels with a slim tie.

So here you are, we hope, ready to navigate without incident in the wonderful world of ties.