HELP!!! NEED TIE ADVICE

[frankrose135]

I'm in my upper 20's and work in an industry where I am required to wear suits daily. I used to wear brands such as ted baker,robert graham, ferrell reed. My ties had alot of big flowers and paisleys on them. I am wondering a few things:

1) if ties with with bright flowers and pailseys is considered classy and acceptable to wear?
2) Which style ties should i be buying? which brands should i be buying?
3)are flowers childish? are paisleys "old man looking"?

I was never such a fan of classic stripes and subtle plaids...not sure what to do????

Please advise!!

 

[SirReveller]

Versace does some nice patterns. Drake's are very luxurious. Just get some nice high end names on sale. I have a red Zegna I enjoy.

As for patterns if you like paisley stick with it. Some guys like monochrome ties so they look like minimalists/assassins. Some old BB yuppie guys swear by little boats and anchors and ****.

It's all good. Dont fret.

 

[diodati]

I'm in my upper 20's and work in an industry where I am required to wear suits daily. I used to wear brands such as ted baker,robert graham, ferrell reed. My ties had alot of big flowers and paisleys on them. I am wondering a few things:

1) if ties with with bright flowers and pailseys is considered classy and acceptable to wear?
2) Which style ties should i be buying? which brands should i be buying?
3)are flowers childish? are paisleys "old man looking"?

I was never such a fan of classic stripes and subtle plaids...not sure what to do????

Please advise!!

I might not be the best person to answer this, but I'd say that wearing paisley is a matter of personal taste - I am personally not a fan, but thats a decision you have to make. I'm also a little bit of a snob when it comes to ties I like (I admit it), I like E. Zegna, Canali, Drakes, Charvet, Isaia, Brioni, TF (made by Zegna), etc.... You can look that up - theres an abundance of information on best tie brands. They can be had at reasonable prices either on the bought & sold or at places like Neiman Marcus Last Call or Nordstrom Rack - you just have to spend some time. In the early days of my style adventure, I bought cheaper ties like BB, and I have to say, they disgust me - the knot they tie is a knot for pansies - theres no drape to it, so I don't have a large tie collection (cost prohibitive), I just have a lot of ties I like a lot, and knot very well.

I personally like pin dots, solids (grenadine), stripes on my ties - I don't venture too far out from that, 4IH, with a perfect dimple in the tie - always. Its a nod to conservative style with the patterns, a nod to style with the dimple (and 4IH really), & a nod to being young with the 4IH. To me, bright flowery ties are okay, if you're interviewing for a role on Hawaii 5-0, but thats just my opinion, every time I see someone with a flowery (especially bright) tie, i want to do them a favor, and burn it. I am not a plaid fan for my ties, but they're acceptable. I've considered paisley with a nod to classics (subdued paisley, in a solid color like burgundy, navy, dark purple etc).

 

[frankrose135]

thanks. what about wearing ferrgamo animal ties? im torn because pierre cardin makes identical ones for 10$ instead of $190...

what about shirts and suits?

 

[SirReveller]

No no; you are defo the best person to answer this

 

[BrooksLauren77]

thanks. what about wearing ferrgamo animal ties? im torn because pierre cardin makes identical ones for 10$ instead of $190...

what about shirts and suits?

No animal or novelty ties, ever. Since you wear suits everyday, I'm assuming it's a conservative industry like banking. Start with plain ties in navy, black, purple, burgundy etc. Then branch out to pindots and stripes.

 

[frankrose135]

its actually the healthcare industry. does that make a difference? what type of ties would you recommend i wear now that you know that?

 

[BrooksLauren77]

What is your role in the industry? Sales? Administration? How conservative is the company you work for? How long have you been in the industry?

 

[frankrose135]

thanks. what are your thoughts on ferrgamo animal ties? i feel like i can get identical in pierre cardin for $10 instead of $190....

1)thoughts on gucci ties?
2) where to go for suits and shirts? right now i get made to measure from brooks brothers. any other suggestions?

-frank

 

[diodati]

No no; you are defo the best person to answer this

I was just pretending to try to be humble, but you're right

 

[BrooksLauren77]

thanks. what are your thoughts on ferrgamo animal ties? i feel like i can get identical in pierre cardin for $10 instead of $190....

1)thoughts on gucci ties?
2) where to go for suits and shirts? right now i get made to measure from brooks brothers. any other suggestions?

-frank

??? You didn't answer my questions.

 

[frankrose135]

executive director..been with them close to 10 years...im the only one that really wears shirts and ties...........

 

[diodati]

thanks. what are your thoughts on ferrgamo animal ties? i feel like i can get identical in pierre cardin for $10 instead of $190....

1)thoughts on gucci ties?
2) where to go for suits and shirts? right now i get made to measure from brooks brothers. any other suggestions?

-frank

I find Ferragamo ties gross, personally, just feel them, they feel really thin. No experience with gucci. For suits, it depends on your budget, at BB-level quality, I think Suitsupply is a better buy at a lower price (same quality). If you can go up more, Paul Stuart / Samuelsohn (samuelsohn make for PS) arent bad.

 

[frankrose135]

if i could answer it myself i wouldnt be asking...im soliciting advice

 

[frankrose135]

im the executive director..ive been in the industry for 10 years...im the ony one mainly in my office who wears dress shirt and tie everyday