Tie ‘n’ shirt combo for him

Match smaller patterns with larger ones, if the shirt has a small pattern, he will need to wear a tie with a larger one and vice versa.

A faintly striped shirt can go with a daringly patterned tie, while a more striking shirt demands a not so loud tie.

By Cathy Ochung

A tie and shirt combo remains the one gift convenient for a woman to pick for her partner. Ties make men look classy. But no matter how good the accompanying thoughts are, the wrong pick may make one look unimportant and immature. And because the tie, paired well with a shirt, is the first statement he makes way before a handshake, it is wise to know the current trends and how to pair them before you surprise him.

First, any business look is considered incomplete without a tie to go with and if you know this, then you will ensure the tie you pick is worth your money. Your man should also know that ties should not be worn because they are looking good but they should make a good combo with the shirt. While selecting a tie, rule of thumb is to pay attention to the colour and make sure that at least one shade of the tie is similar to the shirt or trouser colour.

But more taxing is the current trends that come with patterns in shirts that look elegant and classy like checks and stripes, which make finding a suitable tie difficult. Instead of playing it safe and avoiding the trends, assist your man with the tips provided here, to get on with the patterned look combo. This way, he will have looked the part, both formally and casually.