No Tie? No Problem.

I recently attended a Christmas party for work. I have been working there roughly seven months, so I was still relatively new and didn’t really want to go. In the end I’m glad I did because I learned some valuable ’style’ advice. The advice wasn’t for me, though I usually have to ask my fiance if I match. That, however, is a whole other story. Anyway, there was a gentleman that showed up to the party sans tie. Now you would think this fashion move would go unnoticed amongst us common people at the party. Unfortunately for this guy, it did not. All night I heard women mentioning how he looked sloppy and unkept. Yeah, all because he didn’t wear a tie. I must be way out of touch with style because I didn’t see what they were seeing. Which prompted me to do a little research…How to go tieless and pull it off.

From what I found, there are seven (7) do’s. I will not go into great detail, but if you would like to know more about this topic, contact the site or leave a comment.

1.) Suit Pattern - The wrong pattern and you might as well not go out. Make sure you ask the tailor if the pattern of the suit is right for you.
2.) The Collar - The type of collar is crucial. Most men go with the basic spread-collar. The high and buttondown are also good options. Stay away from the traditional spread because it doesn’t work without the tie.
3.) Color - Try some! You don’t always have to go with the safe white. Light blues and tans go great with deep, dark colored jackets and trousers.
4.) Remember Your Cuffs - Normally not an area of real importance, but when going without a tie its pivotal to remember. A good cuff can keep you looking dressy and make your tieless suit less noticeable.
5.) Size Really Does Matter - If you want to look good (with or without a tie), tighten up the loose ends. (Meaning: your suit should be well-tailored)
6.) Remove Collar Stays - It doesn’t matter what collar you end up choosing, the stays must go. (If you don’t know what a collar stay is, don’t ever wear suit)
7.) Be in Shape - Most likely you will have loosened the top two buttons. You don’t want to look like you have to loosen your belt either. Be in shape…it looks better in a suit.

I hope you found all that helpful.