Black tie

Men's suits are used all over the world as an attribute of business etiquette. There is not a single man who would not wear an elegant suit pair to an official reception. The dress code requires aesthetic completeness of the image, so a black tie is considered a good addition to a formal suit.

Good manners in Britain and America in the 19th century required gentlemen to wear a black tie to evening meetings after 6 pm. A semi-formal black tie was a less formal piece of clothing than a white one.

Today, on the red carpet you can often see well-known representatives of the creative environment and popular artists in sets consisting of a fashionable suit with a snow-white shirt and a black tie.

Choosing the color of a tie begins with the largest element in the ensemble - the jacket. If not, pick up a tie to match the shirt. Therefore, a black tie is purchased for those shirts and jackets with which it is best combined in tone and style.

The version of this combination adopted by conservatives in the world of men's fashion has long been defined and does not change. As a rule, it is recommended to wear with a black bow tie for official events:

1. Woolen black or dark blue suit. The lapels of the jacket and trousers are trimmed with silk braid.
2. A white shirt that can give a special chic to the whole ensemble.
3. Vest or wide belt.
4. Classic shoes, in matte or patent leather.

In addition to white, a black fabric tie is also worn with other shirts designed in rich colors. For pastel colors, choose models of black ties with a pattern to match the shirt. Rule number one says - first of all, you need to select wardrobe items, taking into account the features of the face and figure of a man. The more contrasts in appearance, for example, dark hair and light eyes, the more contrasting combinations are allowed in clothes.

Even though a men's suit is limited to more than three different colors, it is often misunderstood that a black tie and the same shirt make a good combination. In no case should a tie merge with a shirt, it dominates in tandem, and the shirt is chosen a tone lighter.

If there are patterns on the tie and shirt, they should differ in size.

• Classic types of tandems - with a blue and gray shirt. These colors are friendly to black, and duets with them perfectly emphasize the business style of clothing.
• Bordeaux and purple are interesting and mysterious colors for a black tie set. A narrow tie will make the necessary accent, decorating an unusual shirt. In addition, neutral and bright colors always complement each other.
• Red and pink. Coral shades in a shirt and even the most intense red, however, do not look too intense against a black tie.The combination evokes a sense of celebration and looks cheerful.
• A check or stripe on a shirt plus a black tie is a spectacular set in which you can see the observance of the traditions of good taste.
• Light beige and green. These shirt colors go especially well with a black tie if the smooth texture of the shirt is adjacent to the frilly and elegant black tie, striped models.

The shelves of men's clothing stores are full of elegant and eye-catching ties. Despite all this splendor, you should look at it carefully and be ready to purchase the highest quality and worthy tie. Among the countries that produce the best samples, Italy deserves special mention. One way or another, the fashion industry of this country sets the tone in the production of stylish accessories for a business suit.

Natural material will ensure that the model will not lose its decent appearance and will look status. A silk black tie is considered the most suitable for a classic suit. It should be even and without threads breaking out from under the seams. As a material for elite ties, along with silk, wool and cashmere, linen and satin are used. Mixed fabrics made from natural fibers have also proven themselves well. The main thing is that 100% wool is used for the lining. If you hang the tie by the narrow end in a vertical position, it will not curl. This point also serves as an indicator of quality.

Products made of polyester captivate with an inexpensive price, but most likely, such a model will not differ in high quality. Sticking out small villi and puffs will appear on the tie quickly enough.In addition, the fabric from which the tie is made should not stretch - this way it will quickly lose its shape.

The perfect tie is sewn in three parts. Connect them with seams on a typewriter. The rest of the details are finished by hand, and on the label in this case you can read "completed by hand." If the tie is made in two parts, it will take the shape of the neck much worse.

The width of the tie is proportional to the width of the lapels of your jacket. It is considered optimal to choose a model with a width of 9-11 cm. In this case, even the highest collar will not allow the tie to peek out from under it. The classic length of the tie is to the waist.

The combination of a black narrow tie with a white shirt made of thick silk. Dark blue suit with small white dots, trousers with a black belt with a white metal buckle.

Black silk model of a medium-width tie with a medium-sized black and white checked shirt, with a white rectangular collar.

A thin wool tie and a white-striped burgundy shirt, a black suit with a blue thin line, light purple lining, loops on the sides and sleeves of the jacket trimmed with purple silk to match. Lapels with fine stitching of the same color along the edge.