The art of matching your tie to your shirt can be a confusing business. It may seem like a simple task, but it can sometimes prove tricky. In our autumn/winter collection we have a wide range of men’s formal shirts varying from butcher stripes to Tattersall checks as well as a great selection of silk ties which have been chosen to complement each of our formal shirts perfectly.

There are a few factors you should consider when it comes to picking the perfect shirt and tie combination. Here are a few tips to help you:

1. Match your tie to your shirt not the other way around. Don’t buy a tie just because it looks good.
2. Make sure the tie you buy is of a colour and pattern that works well with the formal shirts you already have. A fail safe rule is to choose a tie that it is darker than your shirt.
3. Keep it simple and you’ll never go wrong. Simplicity is never outdated. Pair a plain shirt with a tie in a darker shade or add a simple pattern for a well turned out look.
4. Try to vary the pattern size on your shirt and tie as otherwise it can cause an optical illusion effect that is very unpleasant to the eye. As a rule of thumb you should wear a smaller check on your shirt and a larger check on your tie.
5. If in doubt, pick a solid, neutral coloured formal shirt such as cream, pale blue or pink. A white shirt is the most versatile as it can be paired with almost any tie.
6. If you opt for a patterned tie ensure the pattern contains a colour that complements the shirt.

Browse our men’s formal shirts and tie selection today.

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