Metlin
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As someone who wears ties regularly, I was curious about what constitutes a power tie. I've heard people say that red ties are power ties; however I've also seen red as being a color recommended for interviews (on the Styleforum wiki and elsewhere), which would be at odds with it being a power tie.
On the other hand, I've also seen striped, regimental ties referred to as power ties.
As someone who likes red, I try not wearing ties that aren't too overtly bright, but are red nevertheless. I'm in an industry that is fairly traditional and is client facing on a daily basis, so the last thing that I want to do is have a client (or my more senior colleagues) feel that I am one-upping them.
So, what exactly constitutes a power tie? And what shades/patterns can you go without offending the more senior people that you work with?
Also, is red the only color? I've heard people say that yellow is the new red, and the like, as well. Which, of course, makes it all the more subjective (not to mention confusing).
Thoughts?
On the other hand, I've also seen striped, regimental ties referred to as power ties.
As someone who likes red, I try not wearing ties that aren't too overtly bright, but are red nevertheless. I'm in an industry that is fairly traditional and is client facing on a daily basis, so the last thing that I want to do is have a client (or my more senior colleagues) feel that I am one-upping them.
So, what exactly constitutes a power tie? And what shades/patterns can you go without offending the more senior people that you work with?
Also, is red the only color? I've heard people say that yellow is the new red, and the like, as well. Which, of course, makes it all the more subjective (not to mention confusing).
Thoughts?