When it comes to dressing up in a suit and tie, most of what you\u2019re going to wear is just a matter of personal preference, style, and current trends.<\/p>\n
Unfortunately, times change, and so does fashion. It\u2019s understandable how hard it is to keep up sometimes, especially if you\u2019ve got nothing to guide you in making the right decisions.<\/p>\n
Fret not, we\u2019re here to the rescue. To start off on the most basic of guidelines, we ask this question: what is the correct tie width you should wear?<\/p>\n
Your choice in ties<\/a> depends on a lot of factors such as your preferred style and the current trend going on. Generally, most experts would agree that the best tie width is anything between 2.25\u201d and 3.25\u201d.<\/p>\n Of course, just like any rule out there, this comes with plenty of exceptions. You might be able to get away with a narrower tie if you have a slimmer body, or a wider tie if you\u2019re a bit on the wider side. You can also get away with a tie outside of this range if that style is currently trendy, though those trends usually fade after a short while.<\/p>\n Majority of the time, it mainly depends on one of the most important things you have to consider when you\u2019re dressing up: your very own body type.<\/p>\n People who ignore their body type when picking out clothes is losing out on a lot, as one\u2019s body type can determine a lot of things. It can determine which jacket styles look good on you. It can determine whether or not you should go with tapered slacks or not. And in this case, it can also determine what tie width would go along perfectly with your outfit.<\/p>\n Here are some examples of what tie widths would look best on someone with a specific body type.<\/p>\n For rather skinny men, the rule of thumb would be to choose a tie within the range of 2.25\u201d and 2.75\u201d.<\/p>\n A wide tie gives the illusion of a narrow body, which someone with an already skinny body doesn\u2019t need nor look good in. Unless you want to look extra lean, you\u2019re better off with a relatively narrower tie if you\u2019re skinny. Although some daring gentlemen can pull it off, it\u2019s simply unflattering for most and too risky to suggest.<\/p>\n Men who have average builds are fortunate enough to get away with any tie they prefer, be in 2.25\u201d or 3.25\u201d. In this case, one could use a narrow tie to exude a younger, more \u2018hip\u2019 vibe and a wide tie for a more classic charm.<\/p>\n Depending on their body shape, they could even use the tie to their advantage. For instance, a man with a small upper body but a wide lower body could use a slightly narrower than average tie to give the illusion of a wider upper. Meanwhile, a man with a wide upper body and thin lower body could do the opposite and achieve the opposite results.<\/p>\n For men who are a bit on the heavy side, the best choice would be a wide tie that goes along with their body shape. This means something between 2.75\u201d and 3.25\u201d. Anything narrower would look comical while anything wider will make you look older than you actually are.<\/p>\n This is especially true if you carry more weight on your upper frame than your lower body. A narrow tie is simply a no-no unless you don\u2019t want people to take you seriously.<\/p>\n Of course, your body type should not be the only thing that determines what tie width would look best on your persona. There are also other factors that you should consider when choosing a matching tie for your suit.<\/p>\n Remember, these are just general guidelines in choosing the correct tie width, so take it with a grain of salt. Your personal preference still plays a huge role when you\u2019re actually choosing your tie in real life. If your preferred style goes against the guidelines, then who cares? As long as you can pull it off with confidence and grace, then there\u2019s no need to worry. After all, nothing in this world can make you sexier than confidence.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" When it comes to dressing up in a suit and tie, most of what you\u2019re going to wear is just a matter of personal preference, style, and current trends. Unfortunately, times change, and so does fashion. It\u2019s understandable how hard it is to keep up sometimes, especially if you\u2019ve got nothing to guide you in…<\/p>\nFactoring In Your Body Type<\/h2>\n
Skinny Build<\/h3>\n
Medium Build<\/h3>\n
Heavy Build<\/h3>\n
Other Factors To Consider<\/h2>\n
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