What are the most common/ acceptable/recognizable ties out there?

[lynch_king]

i am new to suits and all i have is a cheap one. im a student looking for work right now so I just bought a HAGGAR one, its no zegna or aramani prive' but im hoping its enough.

if not i'll throw it away and wear one of my many lucky 13 cartoon image of a betty/**** hanging out on a martini glass graphic t-shirt and levis to an interview if its better than a cheap suit. (i used to be a mechanic, then was a metal fabricator i have TONS of those shirts)


im a 21 year old guy, so nothing too old/crazy looking. on another forum they told me to buy these since these brands/designers are known for this type of stuff and it is subtle enough to be acceptable for an interview.

-Burberry tartan design tie
-Calvin Klein Skinny Tie in solid black (i already bought this one)
-Ralph Lauren polo in navy or red, (i already bought the red one)

im thinking about getting a few more, that are easily recognized and are common. if that makes any sense.

pretty much asking if any designers have a signiture tie, like calvin klein's skinny solid black one.


This is a picture i found that describes exactly what im looking for, but i want more added to it

 

[voxsartoria]

Welcome to StyleForvm. I have no answers to your questions, but many do and they will be by shortly.


- B

 

[MikeF]

Why must your tie be easily recognized (as what?) and common?

 

[Petko]

Hermes has silk twill ties that are, well, unmistakeably Hermes.

However, if this just for an interview, I would focus more on the overall picture (ie. fit) than just one "signature" accessory.

 

[doctorbob]

Since you are working with just one suit, you should try to match that (along with a shirt that matches). Getting a tie that stands out as recognizable may just draw attention to your tie, throwing your total look off balance. For an interview situation, a solid color tie can be an accent that subtly makes a great look. I remember years ago in my first job (a PR firm) I got the most compliments on a simple solid burgundy tie from Brooks Brothers. The tie could have come from anywhere, but looked great on top of a white shirt.

I don't know the reason you might want recognizable ties, but keep in mind that certain crowds will recognize certain ties. For example, the same crowd that might easily recognize a skinny tie and who makes it might not immediately recognize a Hermes tie as such, and vice versa. I don't fully understand the context, but in my mind it does not seem like a good criterion for choosing a tie. And one more thing -- skip the Burberry tartan design (on anything), unless you are going to work in a Burberry boutique.

 

[Sanguis Mortuum]

Originally Posted by lynch_king

im a 21 year old guy, so nothing too old/crazy looking. on another forum they told me to buy these since these brands/designers are known for this type of stuff and it is subtle enough to be acceptable for an interview. -Burberry tartan design tie -Calvin Klein Skinny Tie in solid black (i already bought this one) -Ralph Lauren polo in navy or red, (i already bought the red one)
None of these are suitable for an interview, the Burberry and RL are too recognisable and 'brand-whorish', and the CK is way too skinny. The best tie for an interview would probably a navy with white pin-dots, or one that is blue or red with a simple geometric pattern and no brand logos. For example, this slim (not 'skinny') navy pin-dot from Brooks Brothers.

 

[lynch_king]

Originally Posted by doctorbob

Since you are working with just one suit, you should try to match that (along with a shirt that matches). Getting a tie that stands out as recognizable may just draw attention to your tie, throwing your total look off balance. For an interview situation, a solid color tie can be an accent that subtly makes a great look. I remember years ago in my first job (a PR firm) I got the most compliments on a simple solid burgundy tie from Brooks Brothers. The tie could have come from anywhere, but looked great on top of a white shirt.

I don't know the reason you might want recognizable ties, but keep in mind that certain crowds will recognize certain ties. For example, the same crowd that might easily recognize a skinny tie and who makes it might not immediately recognize a Hermes tie as such, and vice versa. I don't fully understand the context, but in my mind it does not seem like a good criterion for choosing a tie. And one more thing -- skip the Burberry tartan design (on anything), unless you are going to work in a Burberry boutique.

i have a normal solid black tie too, i guess i could wear that, solid black suit, solid black tie white shirt.

Originally Posted by Petko

Hermes has silk twill ties that are, well, unmistakeably Hermes.

However, if this just for an interview, I would focus more on the overall picture (ie. fit) than just one "signature" accessory.

awesome thanks, i would like more posts like thiis.

 

[deveandepot1]

If you are wearing a black suit your best option is a black tie.
Black suits aren't that popular around here though.

 

[lynch_king]

Originally Posted by deveandepot1

If you are wearing a black suit your best option is a black tie. Black suits aren't that popular around here though.
Location: Southern California, im from the same place, temecula. why do you say that. noone i know has ever worn a suit, its populated by So*Cal shirts, metal mulisha shirts. ed hardy shirts and affliction shirts so no advice from anyone around me. so i appreciate all and any advice. also lurking around here i found out that i should probably buy better shirts. the ones i have are ralph lauren blue label, DKNY, BCBG, kenneth cole and Calvin klein dress shirts. i should probably donate those to the goodwill and grab H&M and old navy right?

 

[bjan]

Maybe not an interview tie, but the Brooks Brothers Black Fleece Triple Guard Stripe Tie that Jennifer Aniston sported could be recognizable. Tough to find for a good price. (If anyone knows of where to get one on discount, let me know)

 

[lynch_king]

Originally Posted by bjan

Maybe not an interview tie, but the Brooks Brothers Black Fleece Triple Guard Stripe Tie that Jennifer Aniston sported could be recognizable. Tough to find for a good price. (If anyone knows of where to get one on discount, let me know)

cover of gq ?

 

[bjan]

Yeah, that one.

 

[Reevolving]

+1 on the original tie selection being "label whorish". Here are some color suggestions: http://www.styleforum.net/showthread.php?t=168115

 

[RSS]

My answer would be of no help as I prefer that my tie only be acceptable (to me, that it) ... but neither common nor recognizable.

 

[aavlee]

https://www.kentwang.com/navy-grenadine.html Will be recognized as that "nice tie you have".