Does this shirt/tie combo work? (new guy with question)

[LSU1990]

I have this Facconable shirt that is not exactly Gingham, but looks close to it. Can I pull off this stripe, or do I need to go solid Navy knit, or perhaps Navy Churchill polka dot - with the navy blazer? Trousers are grey flannel, in case that matters.

 

[pocketprotector]

looks sharp IMO!

 

[Don Carlos]

Too busy. If the tie had fewer and thicker stripes, it would create a more harmonious look.

 

[Gus]

the polka dot sounds better but would need to see it to be sure

 

[Topgoon]

Looks good. When viewed from more than 2 feet away the shirt will be much tamer.

 

[Macallan]

Personally: I agree with Don Carlos, the combo is a bit too busy; the solid navy knit seems a better option

Real-world: Looks fine

 

[rgoldstein]

It really depends on the situation you're going to wear it in. If its a business situation I'd say go with a solid tie. Otherwise I like it.

 

[LSU1990]

Originally Posted by pocketsquareguy

the polka dot sounds better but would need to see it to be sure
Here you go

 

[ter1413]

that jkt black or dark blue?

 

[LSU1990]

Originally Posted by ter1413

that jkt black or dark blue?
it's navy. Poor high ceilings, dim lighting in my closet makes it hard to discern in the photo.

 

[SimonC]

First combo is too busy - if I saw that IRL my snap judgement would be that you'd chosen a shirt and tie in the dark.

The second combo looks good to me, though others may consider it too conservative. IMHO, a pink gingham shirt is never conservative.

 

[Wirr]

The second combo is hawt.
I don't like the first tie at all.

 

[Mac]

Everytime I read something related to gingham I think of this:

I don't really like either tie and think there are nicer combos you could have with that particular shirt.

 

[SpooPoker]

I like the second, first looks too busy.

 

[tone76]

Second combo looks great.

I concur with the general consensus that the first combo is a little too busy. If the purple stripe was the same (or similar) pink to the I Can't Believe It's Not Gingham shirt, it would be far more convincing. My (relatively uneducated) $0.02.