The Best Men's Ties & How To Wear/Match Them To Your Outfit, Height and Body Type

[@EricJohnson-vi6ri]

A navy and burgundy tie are essential. I also feel that the lapel width and tie width should be similar. I've seen men wear narrow ties with wide peak lapels, and it just looks stupid.

[@csxfloridafunnelrailfan3065]

Two good colors. I actually like the idea of a strong, rich burgundy tie as a power color than the typical red. Red ties are overrated.

[@CJaimesMusic]

Ashley rockin' the Canadian Tuxedo.

[@Ematched]

CJaimesMusic it's actually really sexy, too. Ashley knows how to make it work.

[@BilalMalick98]

Tie knots are subjective to the type of tie that you're wearing. Half Windsor is definitely one of the more versatile tie knots but it depends on the thickness, width and what material the tie is made from, not to forget matching it with the width of the lapel. But I'm not a celebrity menswear stylist :P

[@Educated_Style]

I really appreciate how prescriptive this video is around tie width. Thank you, this will help me a lot!

[@grease112]

those fat ties on the right are very dated. If you are a bigger guy stick with the middle ones

[@511dydy]

This is a great video for beginners. I think your choices are very safe Ashley. Thanks for you video, I love it.

[@juntaz4]

what about the rule that the width of the tie needing to compliment the lapel width? i mean, keeping proportion in the outfit is also really important...

[@drjimenez11]

I still see this again and again... Greetings and merry Christmas Ashley! you have helped me a lot!

[@awlabrador]

Stumbled across this while watching a current video. Ashley's color recommendations are "safe", but I think of ties as perhaps the one place where a splash of color is allowed or even recommended. It doesn't have to be extreme, like a red and purple paisley or something, but it doesn't have to be limited to subtle polka dots or diagonal stripes, either. Check out any menswear store for options. Definitely Half Windsor is preferred, but a Four in Hand works okay if the tie is short but something you really want to wear. BTW, I grew up in Tennessee, though I don't speak with an accent nowadays. Mostly. Anyway, I don't think of "y'all" as a strongly required part of modern southern diction any more. For me, it's mostly a matter of vowel pronunciation.

[@Verifiedhandler]

Is it gonna compliment if I pair up my tie with the colour of my underwear?

[@MeToo-py1tq]

No it won't because they don't make PP stained color ties

[@drlt9241]

Can you do a video on bow ties? I wear them to most formal occasions such as parties and sometimes modeling events.

[@chodmitriy1989]

I didn't read all the comments but red or dark readties are great! And they suit to most of the common color suits

[@forstirling484]

thank you, thank you, thank you...new to your channel, great series and 75% of what I own is now being donated

[@mrdumpling]

awesome. i'll definitely grab a brown knit tie next time. Thanks for making this video

[@UnknownGunslinger]

"Hi I'm... What am I?" Queue the existential criss 😆

[@mrkinguzo]

Power red, wealth gold and ladies killer pink ties. With the addition on most shades of blue, those are my go to ties. And I don't own a red yellow or suit. 85% score on this video. Respectable and valid just slightly incomplete in regards to true suiting. Suiting in the sense of business where most people would elect to adorn a tie. Great stuff though, I'm a subscriber and your shoe lacing video is literally the best one on the net right now. TUCK YOUR LACES GENTS!!! I'll be watching

[@HerrMeier007]

The thing I notice a lot when I see people that wear suit with a tie, is that they are thinking that it doesn't matter what they doing with their tie. They just think that it's enough to just wear a tie. But actually, I think that there is nothing where you can do so much wrong as a tie! Width, Color, Material, Knot, Dimple, Width of your lapel, the spread of your shirt collar, etc. You have to think about so much if you wanna wear a tie. It's easy once you know what you're doing, but I would say that out of a hundred, only one man actually does everything correct when he wears a tie!

[@mandeepbaweja3021]

Lol u should wear cool colors and patterns in ties! Little pop up looks really gud :)

[@sunnyr8434]

Thank you Ashley. Your advice sounds good to me. Finally, someone gives advice on how to match up your ties. By the way, you didn't mention anything about bow ties. But since you are from Texas, you should​ have mentioned the Texas bolo tie.

[@ralphmarkasher]

Good southern accent Here is a challenge, You and Antonio do a video on how to incorporate western cloths into dress wear, including the rodeo buckle and Stetson.

[@Pixombo]

The width recommendations provided seem to be a bit more fashion forward, as opposed to classical. In contrast, the color recommendations are very conservative. Given your audience, however, I can understand the recommendations on tie widths. A 3" tie on a broad and tall individual may look quite disproportionate. While you may be able to get away with it at a party, 3.5" to 3.75" on such a person would probably look better particularly in a conservative business setting. In the same setting, 3.25" to 3.5" would work well for the average sized individual, while 3" would work well a smaller-framed person. One advantage of these widths that you can get a great dimple, whether you prefer a smaller knot like the four-in-hand or a somewhat larger one like the half-windsor. It can't be done as well on a skinny tie with a four-in-hand knot. The bottom line, as you quite correctly state, is that you want to look proportionate. How to achieve that proportionality is somewhat a matter of individual taste, however.

[@ts1661-s9i]

Tie width should match the width of the jacket lapel. You can play with lapel width based on your personal size and preferences, but 3.5" will work well for ~95% of men out there.

[@grease112]

I wouldn't go anywhere near those 'fat' ties on the right - they would look very dated in my city.

[@baxtermaxtor]

Agree with everything but the width. It should be proportional to the lapels and the collar and 2" is just too skinny unless you're really slight.

[@baxtermaxtor]

The video is fine. You have excellent menswear advice. Alright, Dave Franco on your IG looks great with his tie width, but why did you style Paul Dano's tie so narrow? Is that the fashion?

[@IllinoisTrafficAttorney]

Extra long ties are important. As a bigger man, I can attest that having a tie cover more real estate to reach your waist while also being long enough to use the keeper requires a longer length. Also, large knots are pretty much a non-option if you don't actually get them long enough and you have a gut.

[@mjunaid8729]

Thanks for a great video again. Keep up the good work!

[@justathought5984]

If you tie the four-in-hand correctly you get that dimple and it's perfect. Even on spread collars.

[@MyNameIsCallumBenson]

another great video, hope to see one on pocket squares!

[@user-iz2oj8dd6j]

I just wear a slim crimson red tie under my gilet, I deffinitely recommend it

[@nextlevelliving3658]

what is your take on ties With printed patterns on them? In example, a navy blue toe with white anchors on it.

[@grease112]

Go for it man, just stay away from cartoons

[@grease112]

Thanks Ashey, good tips. The only thing I disagree with is are those ridiculously wide ties on the right - I don't think anyone should be wearing those in 2018.

[@csxfloridafunnelrailfan3065]

Wider ties look good on a larger man.

[@PicoFromTX]

solid advice per usual Ashley:-)

[@gamerN77]

To be honest, I think the suggestions given in this video are somewhat one-dimensional. The tie doesn't have to be the exact colour as one part of the outfit. Especially wearing a navy tie with a navy suit and a white dress shirt probably just shows you have no confidence wearing any color. If that's what you're going for then fine, but I personally find that to be quite boring. Ties - unlike so many other parts menswear - don't serve a fuctional purpose and should therefore be used to express ones style rather than match everything together.

[@martinkrasovec7155]

She did say that's the safest way to do it, so somebody that never wore a tie before goes the safe route and doesn't end up looking foolish... and after you feel comfortable with basic colors that match your outfit, then ofc you should expand to other colors and patterns and try what could work for you better.

[@mattholton6833]

One of the very first points she made was suggesting choosing tie colors different from the color of your suit itself. The key to making tie colors work in coordination with your suit color is drawing from the same color palette your suit falls into (for example a black tie with a charcoal suit seen in the vid) which should still leave you with plenty of options to choose from if you want to switch up tie colors in relation to your suit or whatever it is you're choosing to wear a tie with.

[@gamerN77]

Should I tweet one at you or what social media platform do you prefer?

[@gamerN77]

imgur.com/a/YsUCi That's one combination I like to wear. That's my prom/graduation look (in Germany we generally don't wear rented tux'es for this event). Of course for the evening itself I wore a better knot and removed the tag, this image was just a snapshot from a couple of weeks ago which I didn't plan on sharing on social media so I that's why the lack of effort. I'm curious what you think :)

[@whyiseveryaliastaken]

+overTIMe Pretty decent look!

[@harrypike5140]

Dat same shade denim shirt and jeans combo.

[@Crashoverall]

thanks a lot for your suit related videos. i wear them for my job and I work a a lawyer, which is a very competitive career. it helps a lot

[@latetotheparty7551]

A nice overall guide with solid info. Well-done! I'm fairly surprised you didn't mention putting a dimple in your tie as you did recommend textured over smooth ones so it seems you could've slipped it in there. That being said, it could be considered to be "advanced" and you were already covering a lot of information. (:

[@latetotheparty7551]

That's right-the half Windsor. Fair enough.

[@aleksandrtsybulskyi5440]

Hi Ashley. Can you please recommend a channel similar to yours for women. My sister cant find any. Thanks.

[@nimaiiikun]

no power ties?

[@shrub007]

Not everything has to match. For example, if you wear denim jeans, you don't have to wear a denim shirt to match

[@jca4941]

Ashley, nice video! What do you think about ties that have red color in then, not plain red, do you think that they can be worn with the essentials in a gentleman's formal wardrobe? Thanks!

[@WallaceLeeMusic]

hey ashley! i need your help! im going to a wedding reception but i dont know what to wear. i dont want to wear a full suit but i just dont know how formal or casual i should be. any tips would be nice thanks@

[@ArnavSenguptaPlus]

Isn't tie width related to blazer/jacket lapel too? Wide lapel calls for wide tie, and narrower lapel means narrower tie width?

[@matthewelliottheinen]

Questions answered in 8 mins. Thx! ....and now I'm humming Tammy wynette...great... lol

[@jackmcelroy2618]

Can you wear a knitted tie without a jacket?

[@imranbecks]

Four in hand knot for me.. Because... Bond. It's just simple and no nonsense imo.

[@erict3975]

Hi so I liked this video alot it was very informative. It would be cool if you can gave your insight on the brands of ties since I have seen much advertisment on Huge Boss, Ferragamo, Burbery, ted baker etc. Also you killed that southern accent at the end! It was very adorable to be honest! Lmao! Have a great day Ms.Weston! :)

[@marlonhosten4693]

When do you recommend the Red Tie ?

[@sajalsrivastava5821]

Marlon Hosten if you are Donald trump

[@AA-uf3bl]

....and make sure you wear it too long like that lunatic!

[@Ematched]

I've steered clear of red ties. They're overtly political (in the worst sense). Burgundy is far more versatile. It goes with all brown/tan, blue, black, grey suit/pants combinations without being obnoxious. I go knit or woven with small white polka dots.

[@mustbehiggy]

Ashley, I've been following since the start and I usually pop back to watch previous videos from time to time about certain items just to double check if I remember the info on the piece I'm about to wear etc. But I was thinking of getting a nice lil floral bowtie for a friends wedding coming up this summer.. but I don't see info about them on your site or youtube (unless I'm not looking hard enough). Any kinda rules really? Obviously get a self-tie one, not a clip on like a scally wag. But, skinny, size, pattern.. etc? Match to lapel sizes of a suit jacket? I just dunno?!?! You know why I don't know? Cause Ashley hasn't filled in the info.

[@thetortillachips]

Once again, Ashley Weston thoroughly explains how to successfully be boring.

[@thetortillachips]

Ashley Weston I've seen the rest of your channel. There are some good pointers and such, but frankly your approach to dressing men is conformist and bland and unadventurous. You offer no ways or methods that allow men to express themselves in their clothing choices. I just happen to comment this on one of your essential videos.

[@jacksontaylor4691]

Isn't that the point of essentials though?

[@troy2286]

Jackson Taylor Umm No. Perhaps you should read into and watch the Gentlemans Gazzette. This is very conformist and boring.. especially with a Charcoal suit and White shirt.. I mean come on you can wear almost any tie with that combination

[@enochteo5243]

totally agree with you

[@vivekshaw2533]

love your videos Ashley

[@vivekshaw2533]

OMG you replied me thanks any video when shoes are not matching with belt like dress shoes or campus...please

[@julianliang3101]

Hi , if I'm wearing a black suit ,and black dress shoes, what tie should I wear ?

[@julianliang3101]

Thanks a lot, Ashley :D

[@Xminor79]

Black silk knit tie, with white, waffle texture French cuff shirt?? (With black suit, and shoes) Yes or no????? (Office Christmas party)

[@Ematched]

Mark just before it doesn't look too funeral-esque.

[@yanisve9309]

What about a navy suit, a white dress shirt and red tie?

[@yanisve9309]

+Ashley Weston mixed Middle Eastern / white and bordeaux

[@oldschoolprepper2273]

Love the video and the southern Asian accent lol

[@SxC97]

Hey Ashley, so I was thinking about picking up a suit supply suit for ~$400 (Napoli fit) I tried it on in store and it fit great. The only problem is that the lapels are ~3.5” wide. Should I still wear a 2.5” tie or should I try to match the tie width to the lapel width as so many other style websites recommend? (according to MFA my tie should be ~3” to match the lapels but not any slimmer.) Should I just buy a different suit with slimmer lapels over all? For reference I am 6’1” ~170 lbs and an average build.

[@SxC97]

Sure thing, I’ll copy past the comment on the AskAW video. Also thanks for the reply! I really appreciate all the work you’ve put into this series. I have 3 weddings coming up in the next year and I was completely overwhelmed as I never had to deal with formal clothing before. Final question, I just saw your video on belts. Should you wear a belt with a suit or should you just use the side tabs instead?

[@slim617]

this channel is my bible and its annoying how all the links are dead when i try to reference them. how do i find what tie width is best for me now -___- what about slim and sknny?

[@Wolf0067]

Wearing ties only of this boring kind leads to skipping the tie in the end. Sure, basics are safe and in some cases (!) the best choice. Dressing always this way is horrible, dull and sometimes it can make a man look more like attending a funeral than being outfitted for a party. Plus it makes it impossible to raise one's style skills. Where is red, purple, green, yellow and even orange? And yes, it IS possible to wear two, three, even four patterns... (suit, shirt, tie, pocket square) but only for the experienced dresser. Being safe day by day is only for the man who knows absolutely nothing about style. Getting knowledge is more difficult but gives a man many rewards.

[@geraldramiljabonita7868]

thnks again to that rules

[@TD4355-e7u]

Nothing is worst than a tie that is too short

[@chefkdowg]

Timmy Dubrocq Wear a vest.

[@allenfogleson7482]

Timmy Dubrocq agreed! The old saying better a mile too long than an inch too short applied :)

[@kapowcomics5183]

Ashley Weston, not many people know this, but the first evidence of a necktie goes back to Rome 200 AD so that soldiers could keep their necks warm

[@AdityaTiwari-uf8up]

I LOVE tie

[@bryanosorio9331]

how do you feel about floral ties?

[@crazyinsanitie]

Ashley I have very broad shoulder i have a chest size I wear a 40S suits and im around 5'7" what width of tie should i get

[@MeToo-py1tq]

2.5 inch wide is safe

[@fabjmeme6137]

nice! thanks for sharing

[@styzoom]

Haha the outro was hilarious. Also the weird look when she talks about 'above 6.5"', that is not uncommon here in Holland. The type of knot is subject to debate, a urinal gap is typically Italian. Four-in-hand is much better.

[@abhisunkara]

I love your videos. I was wondering about your denim on denim. Is that something you endorse?

[@abhisunkara]

Well, in your video you were wearing a denim jacket/shirt on jeans which most people ask to stay away from. I wanted to know if you like that look. I did not know it was called a Canadian tuxedo (thanks for the info).

[@itseman2]

Black shoes: black tie. Brown shoes and black suit: black or brown tie...thin/thick lapel = thin/thick tie

[@jstanley011]

Wow, fashions sure do change. Especially when one doesn't pay attention for a while. So the era of power ties is over, and now I've got to worry about matching my tie to my outfit? Dang. I guess it makes sense, though, when the entrepreneur of yesteryear who was out to be noticed has been supplanted by the crony capitalist of today who does his deals in the back rooms. BTW, mom always said that I take fashion way too seriously... :P

[@0crafter8]

What about a black suit, white dress shirt and a dark red tie?

[@AfnanAliAwan]

cool

[@TheDocdreamer]

Not sure I agree with a black suit for only funerals and black tie affairs. I think a black suit with the right shirt and tie can easily be worn for any nighttime indoor party occasion. Just like the little black dress for women.

[@TheDocdreamer]

I have and no, it doesn't look weird at all. I guess it depends on the surroundings. Also how well the person pulls it off. If someone wears something with confidence, it makes a big difference.

[@thanakon266]

can make a video about tattoos?

[@ZachieO89]

TAMMY WYNETTE ❤

[@rottamato]

While the advices about colors can be considered fair (except for the black tie which I would wear only in specific situations), given the fact that the video is intended for people who never wore a tie before, what you said about the knot is completely wrong. First of all, you can have a dimple with every knot, not just the half windsor; that said, when you choose the knot you have to take into account the tie's length, its thickness and the width of your shirt's collar. So it is simply not true that a half windsor will always work.

[@Ematched]

rottamato half-Windsor is definitely the safest when considering all of your criteria. You're right about the simple, but I think she's talking about the half-Windsor forming a dimple almost naturally. I tend to get one without even trying, simply because of the v-shape of the knot.

[@NiceTrade]

thin lapel = thin tie.. thick lapel = thick tie .. always an Eldredge Knot for me ;^)

[@Mikebones615]

Nice Trade Eldredge or Trinity knot for me

[@theagent3]

Also thick tie with a thick stomach. Cannot get away with today's skinny tie no more. :

[@warrenrhinerson6373]

With ties and lapels, you can o up to half an inch wider. Like a 2 inch lapel with a 2.5 inch ties looks great, but any bigger looks out of place.

[@mangophett3]

Eldredge knot is uncomfortably gaudy

[@troy2286]

4 in hand and half windsor all the way ;)

[@markdahlia9543]

What about a red or pink ties

[@csxfloridafunnelrailfan3065]

Absolutely nothing wrong with red or pink. Generally speaking, red is the go to "power tie"

[@stevepa999]

I find your advise in this video to be absolutely horrible. Wool ties with a sports coat, raises a person's style level. Solid colours ties are absolutely boring.

[@Ematched]

stevepa999 I find your grammar and double spacing _absolutely horrible._

[@pattgsm]

stevepa999 I agree that there are better brands and materials not mentioned however for clueless guys wanting to improve their style, the advice given in the vid s a good start. The guy just starting out is going to be more focused on the look rather than the quality of his sartorial choices and typically looks to get the most in quantity vice quality. There s a strong market for affordable ties that look decent and no big loss if they get trashed. The guy just starting out is very reluctant to spend $60 or more on a tie.

[@oliviertovar9395]

BLACK TIE? ........big NO

[@thephenomkid24]

Why not?

[@btritesh]

Good

[@ReaIized]

Does the suit lapel width need to match the tie width? I think I heard that the widths should match, but im not sure.

[@latetotheparty7551]

Yes. I believe she mentioned that, but it goes back to preservation of proportions. Match means "be pretty close" to, so no skinny ties with wide lapels or other weird combinations. :)

[@danielhakimi]

I'm enjoying some of your videos, but this one just seems way off to me. First of all, a grey tie with a grey suit or a navy tie with a navy suit sounds *awful* to me, and I can't imagine it looking good. Second of all, after blue (and black, I guess), one of the most important colors on a man's tie rack is red. And if anything else in your formal outfit is red, you are pulling some weird shit. On top of that, I don't understand why you're recommending silk ties to men who, in your estimation, are not ready for patterns. Silk ties are absurdly casual, and still hard-to-wear in a casual context. Get yourself a few striped power ties (blue and red), a few dotted, checked/plaid or other subtly patterned ties (blue and something else), a paisley or two (maybe play with pink or something here), and something else interesting -- maybe even go floral. All of them should be silk -- she got that right. Texture doesn't really matter, unless you really want a casual tie, which... Until you have a good selection of dress ties, and you know how to wear those, do not worry about casual ties.

[@warrenrhinerson6373]

I agree. plus she got the tie width wrong. The only time you follow her advice on that completely, is if your not wearing a suit jacket, blazer or sport coat. If you are, then match your tie width to your lapel width as close as possible. But(in my expereince, you can go up to half an inch wider than your lapel depending on your body time or what ties you currently have. Ex: a 2.5 inch tie with a 2 inch lapel looks great but a 3 inch tie with the same lapel looks out of place.

[@grease112]

I buy anything but silk or satin. Personally I find shiny ties tacky and dated.

[@pockystik9284]

Hey Ashley, so on thetiebar site if I buy a 2.5" Tie, should I buy their 1.5" tie bar to go with the tie? or a 1" tie bar?

[@MondeWatch]

Four and hand is so Sprezzatura Italian

[@n.h187]

Christianmwamba Mwamba its beautiful no!

[@davidolatunji5110]

Which celebrities have you styled?

[@marcbellucci2469]

Love the advice [thank you], hate the music.

[@ricochet188]

Burgundy tie or no tie! ;___;

[@JLW667]

Thanks Ash

[@seanmulholland22]

All my ties are from the 70s 😂

[@tomac12]

if i have light grey shirt what color should I use for a tie?

[@IllinoisTrafficAttorney]

You could go with a silver tie or possibly a gold tie but in truth, grey is not really a good dress shirt color. So much of the color coordination depends on the shirt's contribution to the equation and going with non neutral "color" like grey complicates this equation. White goes with colors but unfortunately, grey shirts don't even go with most suits. But if you want to make it work, pair with charcoal grey suit.

[@saqlanfaizan3684]

tie as the same colour as your suit is a bad idea .......... other than that the video was great :)

[@coyjin]

Sad to see the solid colors and boring pattern ties. Also, no bow ties?? Its a good video as a base to help some one that struggles but. Personally I see style as alot like poetry or art, first you need to learn the rules and then you can break them in ways that make you feel confidant and suit you best.

[@grease112]

I agree, the tie is your opportunity to show a little bit of creativity with an otherwise subdued outfit.

[@MCDSClassof2013]

Sooooooo you can only wear ties that match your suit? So I can only wear a green tie if I have a green suit on? I can only wear a red tie if I'm wearing red shoes? LMAO

[@Ematched]

David Butter you didn't actually pay attention to the video, did you? She never said anything about red ties only with red suits, or only wearing ties that _match_ the suit color. Pretty weak edgelording, 'flake.

[@andreasC9471]

I think you left a lot out of this video, and the colors and patterns you recommended were really un-adventurous. The best way to know if your tie works is to use the color wheel! I have a color wheel that shows you what colors go with what. There are many different ways colors go together: complimentary (Which is actually opposite colors), monochromatic, analogous, you name it. So, if I am wearing a navy suit, I know that an orange tie would look excellent because it is complimentary to blue/navy. I could also match the navy with other primary colors like yellow and red. To be honest, there are a lot of colors that go with each other. It's important not to get stuck with an analogous or monochromatic look because that is pretty boring. The thing you should be looking out for is that there are not too many patterns. A striped shirt and a paisley tie and a window pane suit are way too much. Overall: not impressed with your video because the colors/patterns are boring.

[@andreasC9471]

fair enough. It would be a good idea to make multiple videos on different types of ties and colors, though.

[@daniel.agoston]

wroong

[@markdollente4852]

Ashley looking like dirty dan

[@jakobgoodwin9742]

i use ties to bring color into my wardrobe. i use socks and ties to bring attention away from my midsection. the way you want us to lookis too conservative

[@glenconverse1327]

It’s really sad she really has no clue about ties and wearing a suit and color coordination

[@guptadhruv21]

I'm 5'8" 😲

[@MCDSClassof2013]

Nothing worse than Ashley trying to explain mens clothing. Sad

[@fabooshka]

Hmm that accent is meh. Hey there is no shame in having one talent

[@taikuroki]

She just made buying ties that much harder... :(

[@justathought5984]

Where are the colors? All the ties are winter colors, and except for blue are all drab. The tie is a focal point of a man. There should be color in the ties; it should pop. Sorry, but this is horrible advice, and plain jane does not look good 100% of the time. You'll look boring, in mens wear which are already restricted in colors, and patterns. And please stop advising same color suit and tie. Men stop taking fashion advice from women and learn about it yourself. You don't see women asking men for fashion advice.

[@TomTobin67]

You're right, that southern accent of yours was atrocious. My mom and dad were from the south so I grew up with the southern twang.

[@JohnSmith-ex7gg]

Your advice RE colours are terribly wrong.

[@aryaredzwan89]

first ahahah