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Thoughts on a predominantly white tie?

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Any thoughts on wearing a white patterned/Macclesfield tie (similar to those pictured) in a professional work setting? Seems to be a look that is rarely seen.

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I love it, it does look a bit too flamboyant for work though..but to me it's a great look especially with an ink blue-hint of purple suit.

It's a combo that i plan to get ever since i saw this scene here (take a look at Lucky's outfit):

 

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I love it, it does look a bit too flamboyant for work though..but to me it's a great look especially with an ink blue-hint of purple suit.

It's a combo that i plan to get ever since i saw this scene here (take a look at Lucky's outfit):


Boardwalk is such a great show.

I was thinking it would make a good summer tie for work with a true blue/medium gray suit. The tie I’m looking at has a pink and light blue medallion, think it would look sharp with a blue or pink shirt.

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I just cant imagine a scenario/ ensemble where another tie wouldnt look better. If its just something that you really want to try and see if you can pull off, then go for it.
 

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I just cant imagine a scenario/ ensemble where another tie wouldnt look better. If its just something that you really want to try and see if you can pull off, then go for it.

I think it's not a question of why, rather of "why not".
 

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Odd that such a thing would in general be looked upon as so, well, odd. But pushing sartorial boundaries has often been attempted on these threads and many times with great aplomb. So I think you should give it a try. Just avoid a lunch involving catsup or mustard that day. [emoji2]
 

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Odd that such a thing would in general be looked upon as so, well, odd. But pushing sartorial boundaries has often been attempted on these threads and many times with great aplomb. So I think you should give it a try. Just avoid a lunch involving catsup or mustard that day. [emoji2]
Sorry, that awful (not chosen) "smiley" makes my comment sound sarcastic and is not meant that way at all. Good luck.
 

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Update: got a beautiful white floral tie from Sam Hober. Now just trying to figure out how to pair it. I think it looks particularly great with my mid gray suit and a light blue striped shirt. Imagine you also can’t go wrong with a plain white shirt.

I’m not sold on the white tie over a pink shirt (even though the tie does contain pink), might work if the pink were lighter.

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