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Advice for matching tie with pinstripe suit

post #1 of 13
9/6/12 at 4:18pm
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I have a black three piece pinstripe suit that I'm planning to wear with a lavender/purple colored shirt. I was wondering if this tie would be appropriate: 

 

http://www.neimanmarcus.com/p/Stefano-Ricci-Paisley-Silk-Tie-Lavender-Ties/prod143290019_cat40450753_cat21150736_/?isEditorial=false&index=214&cmCat=cat000000cat000470cat21150736cat40450753 

The pattern doesn't appear to contrast too much with the color of the tie so I'm assuming it would be alright. Any thoughts?

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post #2 of 13
9/7/12 at 5:01pm

I've always thought a little contrast from the shirt to the tie is nice. Can you post a picture of the shirt and suit on you without a tie? That might help.
 

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post #3 of 13
9/7/12 at 5:02pm
Also, what shoes are you going to wear?
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post #4 of 13
9/7/12 at 5:04pm
I'm not fan of monotone tie to shirt matches and that seems to be a real likelihood here.
Maybe a white shirt with that tie?
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post #5 of 13
9/8/12 at 5:08pm
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Here's a picture, the color came out a little lighter because of the flash but the shirt itself is a fairly light shade of purple. I was thinking about buying a pair of moccasins but I read that oxfords are a better choice with this type of suit.

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post #6 of 13
9/9/12 at 6:52am

Definitely go with the oxfords.

 

As a disclaimer, I'm not an expert, and am just going by what I would think looks good. I know you're looking for a second opinion in addition to your own thoughts, so I'm just throwing them out there.


As for ties, I think a darker color would be nice to offset the shirt. Not so dark as the suit, but somewhere in between.

 

Maybe for something simple, give this a shot:

 

http://www.neimanmarcus.com/p/Stefano-Ricci-Mini-Flower-Silk-Tie-Black-Purple/prod143300013_cat40450753__/?icid=&searchType=EndecaDrivenCat&rte=%252Fcategory.service%253FitemId%253Dcat40450753%2526pageSize%253D120%2526No%253D0%2526Ns%253DMAX_RETAIL_PRICE%25257C1%2526refinements%253D717%252C722%252C&eItemId=prod143300013&cmCat=product

 

 

If you're still digging your original selection, though, I like this one as an alternative because it's a bit darker:

 

http://www.neimanmarcus.com/p/Brioni-Paisley-Print-Tie-Purple/prod145820050_cat40450753__/?icid=&searchType=EndecaDrivenCat&rte=%252Fcategory.service%253FitemId%253Dcat40450753%2526pageSize%253D30%2526No%253D30%2526refinements%253D717%252C722%252C726%252C&eItemId=prod145820050&cmCat=product
 

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post #7 of 13
9/9/12 at 4:33pm
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Thanks, I appreciate the advice!

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post #8 of 13
9/9/12 at 6:44pm
I have several pinstripe suits that range from almost black to lighter navy. I'm not a fan of strong patterned ties with pinstripe suits -- they look too "busy." My favorite ties for pinstripe suits are pin-dots -- small white dots against a red or blue background with a white or light blue shirt.
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post #9 of 13
9/9/12 at 7:18pm
I guess a really dark purple grenadine would be good with the combo you want to use?



or something like this:




ESPECIALLY if you are wearing a vest, you need a more subdued tie. Your suit is loud, make sure your shirt and tie are not.


edit: by the way, these pics are both from Kent Wang
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post #10 of 13
9/10/12 at 3:23pm
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Thanks for the suggestions.

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post #11 of 13
9/11/12 at 7:58am
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I've been reconsidering with the suggestions you guys posted. Any thoughts on these: 

http://www.neimanmarcus.com/p/Brioni-Interlock-Squares-Silk-Tie/prod143540243_cat40450753__/?icid=&searchType=EndecaDrivenCat&rte=%252Fcategory.service%253FitemId%253Dcat40450753%2526pageSize%253D120%2526No%253D0%2526refinements%253D722%252C&eItemId=prod143540243&cmCat=product

 http://www.neimanmarcus.com/p/Stefano-Ricci-Neats-Silk-Tie-Purple/prod149610243_cat40450753__/?icid=&searchType=EndecaDrivenCat&rte=%252Fcategory.service%253FitemId%253Dcat40450753%2526pageSize%253D120%2526No%253D0%2526refinements%253D722%252C&eItemId=prod149610243&cmCat=product

 http://www.neimanmarcus.com/p/Brioni-Regimental-Striped-Tie-Purple/prod143540239_cat40450753__/?icid=&searchType=EndecaDrivenCat&rte=%252Fcategory.service%253FitemId%253Dcat40450753%2526pageSize%253D120%2526No%253D0%2526refinements%253D722%252C&eItemId=prod143540239&cmCat=product
 

I'm going mainly off the darker color, I don't have a feel for which pattern would look "right" with the suit.

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post #12 of 13
9/11/12 at 10:27am
Are you dead set on purple? None of those ties look very appealing to me. I'd suggest something like this:

http://www.kentwang.com/ties/pindot-navy.html
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post #13 of 13
9/11/12 at 2:12pm
All of the ties you have selected look horrible.

Please choose a white shirt with a dark red or maroon color tie, with smal white
pin dots or polkadots.

This will give you a nice contrast, and still be dressy.
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