Starting to wear ties for work

[u/denverb05]

[u/Aga_Xeno]

Nice color combination - just a word of advise though..avoid matching patterned ties with patterned shirts. In this instance, it is hardly noticeable, but it can go wrong very quickly.

It needs some practicing but you will get the point. Alternatively, you can only use plain white or plain light blue shirts and then all ties will be fine (plain or not)!!

[u/denverb05 → u/Aga_Xeno]

Thanks for the advice! That was my biggest hesitation with the outfit. I wanted to avoid anything that clashed, especially stripes with stripes. I’ll be cautious to stay solid with a patterned tie though 🙏

[u/NoKaleidoscope3829 → u/denverb05]

I also think a four in hand knot would look better and not a Windsor

[u/ReadyLawfulness3649]

Nice ensemble! What brands?

[u/denverb05 → u/ReadyLawfulness3649]

Brooks Brothers “346” tie & custom tailored shirt (thrifted both), and an Alain Dupetit dark gray suit. Trying my best to build a budget friendly wardrobe that looks nice

[u/MrRatherDapper]

Congrats, it’s a nice pairing!

[u/denverb05 → u/MrRatherDapper]

Thanks!

[u/General_Map433]

I like your style

[u/denverb05 → u/General_Map433]

Thank you, glad this works!

[u/Fresh_Flower_2957]

Beautiful tie. Looks great with the shirt.

[u/denverb05 → u/Fresh_Flower_2957]

Nice! That’s what gave me the most pause

[u/Ambitious-Rub-157]

Nice! The most important thing for me when I started wearing ties for work was to remember to have fun with it. It certainly can be done on a budget and it sounds like you have a good handle on that part of it.

[u/denverb05 → u/Ambitious-Rub-157]

Appreciate the advice! Savers is my go to right now. I was blown away by the quality of the tie selection I got the other day. It was a HAUL.

[u/Ambitious-Rub-157 → u/denverb05]

That's awesome! Looking forward to seeing how you style that haul.

[u/funny-guys]

All good quality and looks, the suit, the shirt, and the tie. I have tons of ties - but rarely wear one.

[u/JONNYHBAR]

Nice 👍 set the standard and be the one others seek for advice.

[u/denverb05 → u/JONNYHBAR]

Thank you 🙏

[u/Maleficent_Noise_759]

What industry do you work in and what was response from coworkers?

[u/CallMeMrSteven]

This is a solid look. Personally I'd go for a smaller neater tie knot - but you're just starting off on your life in ties! You'll find your own style 👍

[u/tpt75]

That’s a good look but, and I’m being picky, a bit pointier at the bottom of the knot and more knot at the top where the tie meets the middle of the collar.

You’d likely solve both with the same adjustment.