Cooler colors are associated with calm, such as blue, green and purple. The concept of a color wheel allows us to harmonize colors. Harmony is the process of creating a balanced look. As we will see below, what creates ideal color harmony is a situation where we have a warm color set against a cool color, hence creating visual contrast and an element of pop, something that we would all like to achieve when strutting our latest suit, shirt and necktie ensemble.
As mentioned above, the color wheel largely divides colors into two camps, warm and cool colors. Using a color wheel, we can create color schemes that will help us achieve the all important concept of harmony. Below is a list of the major color schemes working from schemes with lower intensity and contrast to the boldest color schemes.
The Dark Knot Tip : When first starting out with matching ties to your suits and shirts, it is best to work with the color schemes below listed first and to gradually work your way up to a complementary boldest color scheme. If you are looking for ties that match shirt colors in your wardrobe, please feel free to use our filtered search system here where you can find ties based on matching shirt colors. All of our ties come packaged in an elegant black gift box, along with a card with recommendations for matching suits and shirts.
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This is the easiest way to start experimenting with color and also the most conservative color scheme. A monochromatic color scheme matches darker variants of a color with lighter variants e. This will allow you to look elegant and sophisticated, without necessarily taking you out of your comfort zone. A monochromatic scheme is a safe and easy way to look dapper and can be used in any setting, from work, to presentations, meetings and even more formal social settings such as a wedding.
Courtesy of runnineverlong. The next progressive step for the aspiring dapper gentleman , an analogous color scheme is one step bolder than using a monochromatic color sequence. This color combination involves choosing adjacent colors on the color wheel.
While this generally means wearing tie colors that are either cool or warm colors, and hence not introducing harmony yet warm and cool color balance , this does introduce an element of sophistication without being overtly bold. Examples of this include wearing a purple tie with a blue shirt, or an olive green tie with a blue shirt! Analogous color schemes are soothing to the eye, and hence can be used at work or in more social settings!
Courtesy of stevetillystyle. A Triadic Color Scheme involves choosing colors that form a triangle along the color wheel. Finally, we now have a color scheme that involves harmony creating a balance between warm and coll colors.
Hence, triadic color schemes are blue, red and yellow and green, orange and purple. While both of these color schemes involve both warm and cool colors, the contrast is not as strong as with a complementary color scheme. This slightly muted, but highly attractive color scheme, is a great way to introduce color into your wardrobe. For almost all men, triadic colors are something that they have experimented with in the past. This is why a red tie looks great against a blue shirt, as would a darker, mustard yellow.
A triadic color scheme is a highly professional yet versatile scheme, and so can be used at work, in professional settings such as meetings and presentations, and for formal social events such as a wedding or elegant horse race!
The Dark Knot Tip : To pull off an exemplary, stylistic look, as in the case above, have one of the these triadic colors be the dominant color of your tie, and have the color of your shirt as a background color in your tie. Are you looking for ties that match your suits and shirts? Feel free to check out The Dark Knot's Silk Ties Filtered Search System , where we help you choose ties based on your existing wardrobe and lifestyle needs!
Courtesy of mohammedalnazal. Complementary colors are the most strikingly contrasting colors and are directly opposite each other across the color wheel. Hence, complementary colors form the strongest contrast. It is best to understand this through the concept of warm and cool colors.
Because we are pairing warm and cool colors that offer the strongest visual contrast, these colors also provide the most pop. Complementary colors are best used in social settings, as their boldness may appear as inappropriate for the work place or more professional settings.
An Orange Knitted Tie against a blue shirt provides for a bold, complementary color scheme! Please feel free to view The Dark Knot's range of ties that match white shirts. Please feel free to view The Dark Knot's range of ties that match blue shirts. Please feel free to view The Dark Knot's range of ties that match grey shirts. Please feel free to view The Dark Knot's range of ties that match pink shirts.
Similar to colors, you ideally want your tie pattern to create an element of contrast with the shirt and suit that you are wearing. As a general rule of thumb, when you are starting out, avoid mixing and matching three patterns as it could be overkill, especially if you are unsure as to what you are doing! Contrary to what most of us originally think, for patterns to be able to pop off each other visually, they do not necessarily have to be different patterns e. While they can be different patterns, they can also be similar patterns in different proportions.
It is absolutely critical that your pattern proportion varies, whether the patterns are similar or different. If pattern proportions are close to each other, your overall aesthetic will look too cluttered and will do the exact opposite of what you are aiming to achieve.
If you will your suit with a white button-down underneath, get those white sneakers to do some matchy-matchy! With its origin going back decades, this piece is kind of hard to style. Try to pair it up with a white button-down shirt and charcoal or grey tie for a sophisticated vibe. Suits are a great option for travels and leisure time. Navy blue is recommended. This style requires mixing and matching patterns among ties, shirts, and stripes. Use a color palette that complements the stripes and not the suit itself.
In winter, get a dark suit and then match it with a turtle neck. This is a good substitute for a dress shirt without going overboard. For your days at the office, wear a pinstripe suit with a button-down shirt and contrasting tie.
The pinstripe suit is really a corporate wardrobe staple. Blazers are usually worn for formal to semi-formal occasions. However, you can make it casual by wearing it with a basic white tee underneath.
Chinos like khaki are recommended. Enhance it with a complementary shade, such as blue chinos. A pink suit with some grey hints looks best with muted tones like dove grey or sky blue. Try to wear a flashy striped suit once in a while. This outfit is suitable for summer-themed celebrations. Anyone will notice if they see you wear it a couple of times. Meanwhile, I think Indochino and Black Lapel would smake the list, as well. According to Fashion Beans, the pattern has been the unofficial uniform of financiers since the s, serving as a smokescreen for greed and sociopathy in Wall Street , American Psycho, and The Wolf of Wall Street.
But pinstripe suits first came into vogue in the s and have had a comeback in the spotlight many times. Today, pinstripe suits are considered a staple suit option alongside classic and navy suits, so they never really go out of style.
The style is a bit hard to pull off. And if you can, get a shirt with a white collar, and then opt for a tie in a solid shade to balance the stripes. Pinstripes are generally associated with the business setting, so they are usually reserved for the office. However, a dark and conservative pinstripe suit is appropriate to wear in paying your respects.
A black or charcoal suit is highly acceptable for a funeral dress code. Pair your suit with a black tie and some polished black dress shoes. Try not to clash your footwear with your pinstripe suit. Not reserved just for bankers and Wall Street tycoons, a pinstripe suit is an impressive wardrobe option that is versatile and professional. Be aware however, that unlike plain suits, when wearing your striped garment you have to be aware of the types of shirt and tie combinations you can pull off.
Wear an overly tie with a pinstriped suit and you will quickly transform your look from fashionable to foolish. Coordinate a solid colored tie that matches either the color of the pinstripes or the base color of the suit. With a white or cream shirt, a matching tie will add an element of formality that transforms your pinstripes into a power suit. If you are particularly bold, you may opt for wearing a coordinating bow tie with your suit instead of a traditional neck tie.
Wear a bold, contrasting solid tie to make yourself stand out even further in your pinstriped suit. A dark red, blue or green colored tie would be suitable.
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