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Tie selection help!

post #1 of 20
2/8/12 at 3:55pm
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So I have a wedding to attend in a month or so, somewhat of a nontraditional wedding.

I was requested to wear a solid maroon shirt. I have 2 suits, 1 gray and 1 charcoal. Just got myself a pair of shoes, think light to mid-tan.

My question was, what kind of a tie should I be looking for? And would the shoes look odd with the shirt? Something about maroon, I just don't like it...

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post #2 of 20
2/8/12 at 3:59pm
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Originally Posted by lgnd2552 View Post

Something about maroon, I just don't like it...

+1.

Ditch the tan shoes. That and the maroon will look even more awful.
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post #3 of 20
2/8/12 at 4:09pm
Wear a silk maroon pocket square and a silver tie. That will look good. nest.gif

Seriously though, maroon is a terrible color for a dress shirt. Wearing charcoal will make for a very dark look, but the shirt might overshadow a mid-grey suit. If forced to choose, I'd go mid-grey. Like JRD said, tan shoes are a no go. Get some dark brown oxford shoes, that might tie in to the maroon. As for tie, hopefully somebody can help you out. Doesn't seem terribly promising to me though.
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post #4 of 20
2/8/12 at 4:18pm
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Appreciate the help guys. I'll start looking for a better match of shoes, and will probably end up going with the grey then.

Any other suggestions are much appreciated

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post #5 of 20
2/8/12 at 4:33pm
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Appreciate the help guys. I'll start looking for a better match of shoes, and will probably end up going with the grey then.
Any other suggestions are much appreciated

Grey shoes? uhoh.gif Black or brown or oxblood, or bust.
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post #6 of 20
2/8/12 at 6:47pm
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Apologies, I meant the grey suit lol. 

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post #7 of 20
2/8/12 at 6:51pm
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I have 2 suits, 1 gray and 1 charcoal.

I presume you mean light grey and charcoal grey?
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post #8 of 20
2/8/12 at 7:03pm
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I presume you mean light grey and charcoal grey?


 

 

I should have clarified. Charcoal grey and a mid grey. Not light but not too dark either. 

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post #9 of 20
2/8/12 at 9:09pm
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Charcoal grey and a mid grey yes. Not light but not too dark either. 

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post #10 of 20
2/8/12 at 10:34pm
I would go with the mid gray suit and a black or charcoal tie, with dots or some texture. And black shoes.

You can make it look good, just play to the shirt like you would a loud tie by subduing the other elements somewhat.
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post #11 of 20
2/8/12 at 11:39pm
Though I hope to never be forced to wear a maroon dress shirt, I'd probably opt for a black knit tie.
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post #12 of 20
2/8/12 at 11:46pm
I have no idea; but I wish you luck.

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post #13 of 20
2/8/12 at 11:47pm
I have one I wear causally all the time. Adding a tie is not something I would normally be inclined to do, nor would I reach for it with a suit. But it's a great color with a pair of jeans, say.
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post #14 of 20
2/9/12 at 2:41am
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Originally Posted by cptjeff View Post

I would go with the mid gray suit and a black or charcoal tie, with dots or some texture. And black shoes.
You can make it look good, just play to the shirt like you would a loud tie by subduing the other elements somewhat.


This can work.

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post #15 of 20
2/9/12 at 3:46am

maroon shirt is tacky in my opinion, stay with neutrals

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