Should You Wear A Jacket Without A Tie?

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Can you wear a jacket without a tie?
Yes! In this day and age you can wear whatever you want and no one can hinder you. Of course you know us, and the answer is, it depends.
Why? Because historically men would not wear a jacket without a tie. Also keep in mind just because you can whatever you want, doesn't mean that it's always advantageous to wear it and so it's always good to have the right purpose for when you dress.
Here's some guidelines when you should or should not wear a tie with a jacket according to traditional style rules.
An ideal jacket to be worn without a tie is one that is very casual and heavily patterned. It could be also made out of a different material such as linen or cotton or a blend. They're just predestined because they're by definition more casual and relaxed.
The second instance when you should wear a jacket without a tie
is when it's rather casual. Let's say you're wearing worn-out boat shoes maybe with some chinos in a color and a jacket in that case it would look odd to have a tie because a tie is more formal and the other end is quite informal and you want to avoid those clashes.
The third time that I don't wear a tie with the jacket is when you're at a moment's notice. Let's say you're at the office and you just quickly learn that a customer came in and you have a jacket hanging there. Yes, put on a jacket. It's more formal than if you had no jacket at all and it's okay to skip the tie in that particular situation. But ideally you just have a tie somewhere that you can put on when you're required to.
The fourth occasion to wear a jacket without a tie is when you go to a party and you don't know the dress code. In that case it might make sense to have a little bow tie tucked away or a regular tie, maybe in the car so you can quickly put it on.
The fifth occasion when you can forgo a tie is when you actually stain it.
The sixth time you can wear a jacket but not a tie is when your shirt is quite casual. Also the style of collar has an impact on it.
As a general rule the more casual your shirt is the better it is to be worn without a tie. Of course other factors such as accessories in your jacket come into play as well but just looking at the shirt that's the rule.
So if you decided to wear a jacket without a tie, here are a few things to keep in mind.
Always wear either a pocket square or a boutonniere and you can even pull off both. But you need something in your chest pocket that creates a visual element of interest at the same time it makes your overall appearance look a lot more polished. If you want to wear a boutonniere as well as a pocket square without a tie they have to really work well together and balance each other out.
Occasions when your jacket always requires a tie:
1. You need a tie whenever you wear a suit.
2. When you incorporate a lot of traditional business colors.
3. Formal and dignified events such as funerals.
4. Your shirt collar is not conducive to being worn without a tie.
5. Definitely always wear a tie with your jacket if your undershirt would peek out from underneath your collar.
6. When you have formal dress shirts.
7. If you have a Winchester shirt
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[@dylanbailey4791]

I skipped the tie today and wondered just a few hours ago what you would say! Thanks Sven!

[@dlw3m]

I skipped leg day. So I know where you are coming from

[@alexdickey9542]

My father grew up in a very Victorian style household and told me that not wearing a tie and unbuttoning the collar was considered to be casual and possibly sexy if chest hair was visible. Only wear in situations where you wish to project that image. Otherwise button up and use neckwear to make yourself look good. Victorian era rules...

[@randomguy-kv7fx]

"The belt, obviously, matches the shoes"

[@SSS-mp8th]

At my office there is no set dress code so everyone is all over the place. Most do not wear jackets, some wear ties without jackets and a tiny percentage wear suit and tie. We had a VIP in today that I was going to be escorting from briefing to briefing and I paid a lot of attention to what men were wearing and I saw so many style mistakes. Blue jackets with black pants, jackets and pants that were of similar shade but not the same and not a single pocket square except mine. I was by far the best dressed with suit, odd vest with pocket watch, tie, square and socks and shoes with colors that complemented each other. A lot of it thanks to you Sven, keep up the good work.

[@lolbro2674]

SS S I like cat escorts, how many per hour?

[@ronaldmalcolm5609]

It really has devolved into anything goes; I'm sure someone's going to file a lawsuit that says having a business formal dress code is oppressive so that he can wear clear plastic pants to show his braided ball hair.

[@RoyalFizzbin]

Rich Buddy It depends on the guy. If he is a bit more dressed up at all times, people at work are probably used to it.

[@5gcoffeecroissantbaker]

This is very... Weird seeing you without a tie.

[@troyroberts5450]

Haha agreed

[@user-le2yo3uq7z]

Yes very weird

[@Ozrichead]

My personal feeling on this is that if I am wearing a jacket without a tie I wear an oxford cloth button down. To me, a jacket and regular dress shirt without a tie makes it look like an outfit that is missing something. The button-down collar is inherently more casual so makes the combination work better.

[@Ascotman]

An ascot works well under a button down collar.

[@mattcarroll1101]

Excellent video. I wore a jacket without a tie the other day and I started to wonder. Now, I know for sure. Gentleman's Gazette once again very helpful!

[@best7993]

tony montana believes so

[@MultiMrMiles]

as does Frank Lopez.

[@SeaJayBelfast]

Yu tawkin tu mi, mang?

[@cameronshackelford5551]

Late to the party here, but thanks for the validation! In my company, we have a very lax dress code, and i chose to dress up for personal reasons, i often skip the tie, and go with a jacket and/or shirt that’s maybe bolder or with some pattern, as even that leaves me overdressed by comparison to my coworkers. I also have a large neck, and narrow frame for my build which makes it hard to find a well fitting shirt, that also fits around the collar. Therefore i skip the tie and leave the collar undone.

[@alvinprettyman1802]

THANKS FOR POSTING

[@sfwplant]

Nice one. Bought my cotton jacket this summer just for the no tie look!

[@wb7926]

Love the videos, keep up the strong work!

[@MuhammadUsman-xn7vp]

Looking sharp Raphael! I’ve been wondering when this video would be made.

[@dermotgray4759]

you should do a dissection of the peaky blinders clothing style, I would love to see your opinion on it, great videos as always!

[@TheDanielduong]

Thank you... I am starting to really like ascots as a casual go-to.

[@Kevinjandro]

Always great content from you my friend 👈🏾👏🏽👏🏽

[@christopherh.8124]

Thanks for that great video! I usually go without a tie, and occasionally feel like the look is "off." These guidelines should help. Also, what brand denim shirt are you wearing? Are there other brands that you would recommend?

[@atzincastellanos6778]

I'm not sure if you changed the microphone or something in the audio file, but I love the sound in this video!

[@OZ_Blades]

I do it all the time. It makes for an amazing dressy casual outfit

[@englisy6079]

Hello Sven! Yet another awesome video! I believe it would be be nice if you'd make a video on how to wear suspenders (Without a vest). I know they're not meant to be shown but it's fun to break the rules sometimes, is it not? Also, a video on how to dress up in school and college as this one is really confusing me.

[@jonstern7511]

I do this all the time. I also do it with less formal coloured suits. The tailor/designer Oswald Boateng does it all the time and what's good enough for him is good enough for me

[@BenjaminStaern]

Very good videos in general and very pedagogic on how to wear. :-)

[@kesharkhadkapunwar2029]

Thanks for your good work! All the best! Hail! Nepal !!!

[@cyberjar01]

Hello Raphael. What about tweed sport coats and odd trousers combinations? They usually have very bold patterns so that's not always simple to combine a tie in my opinion. Would it be acceptable to wear one without the tie yet having a solid shirt? keep up the great work, you're my biggest style inspiration, greetings from Italy.

[@jeffhreid]

Good video. Solid information

[@_Z0T4R_]

Great video as always, Raphael! Where did you get your tassle loafers?

[@gaae2000]

I love everything here but the green shoes and flower lapel.

[@RizwanKler]

Great vid Raphael 🤘😎🤙

[@lxr_rl]

Really interested what you would have to say on sleeve garters and hat etiquette!

[@williamsmith8041]

I need to watch this everyday before I get dressed

[@waltski4375]

Nice video. What are your thoughts about tweed jackets? Tie/no tie?

[@DutchPlanDerLinde]

Hello, I am working on my look and I am very curious, are the vintage suits from the website "atom retro" any good? Or are they laughable and cheap?

[@paulbyron1359]

I'd like a vid about which tie knot to use with which fabric of tie. I've discovered that some knots just don't hold with a silk tie and end up looking loose and scruffy etc.

[@alexpoulos4744]

Great video again, you have never made a bad video

[@zedcayn9376]

good as always

[@allsortswithann6456]

I love watching your videos,they are so interesting and informative. Does your wife have a channel about women’s wear?

[@user-596]

Quiescently I have a dinner to attend and was wondering wether or not to equip a tie.

[@jonstern7511]

Raphael, the bit where you dismissed the shirt collar over the jacket as too 70s made me laugh. Do you know that most or many (obviously I can't speak for everyone but I've see comments before so am inferring I am correct) of see your own style as 1930s, 40s or 50s? That said style of those eras was great and we can all learn a lot from it as we can from you and your magnificent uncompromising taste. Yes we may want to adjust here and there or do our own thing at times but what a grounding and foundation you give us with your great advice 🙂

[@momotheelder7124]

they wore it that way in the 30s-50s as well. Not for everyone, but if you have a bit of flamboyance you can do it

[@vonvildenschwert3045]

Momo The Elder Yes. I’m the person who loves wearing it like that and do it very often. I just want to have that vintage look from the 1930-1950s.

[@yasserbs]

You talk about skipping black shoes with more casual outfits and I've read your article on how to match the color of your shoes to the color of your pants, yet in the article you didn't talk about burgundy pants. I've got a pair of rather dark burgundy chinos and I've always worn them with black shoes as I don't think brown shoes would offer enough contrast. Would you agree? If not, what shades of brown would work with dark burgundy chinos? Danke schön!

[@roteroktober360]

of course it works, outside of formal events wearing a tie is considered inappropriate by many people anyways, you can still layer your clothing and all of that without one :)

[@BioStigmaBass]

I usually go tieless with a solid color pocket square and a lapel pin. Any guidelines on pins?

[@grammarnazi7428]

Good information.

[@Daremo93]

What about people like Cary Grant who wore formal suits often without ties. In your other video you talked about his large neck and self consciousness however he is still considered very dapper. can an ascot or turtleneck etc replace a tie?

[@mantalk8798]

I'm glad that you are making videos that are more applicable to modern times. I love the history, but it's not always applicable. This is the good stuff! Great video.

[@steamgent4592]

A Jacket without a tie is fine just make sure you aren't going somewhere that requires a tie. When I'm @ work I follow traditional work clothes. It's a twill 3 button jacket, twill waistcoat, and trousars. The shirt usually worn is a band collar. If you where a club collar you can where a tie if you like. Off work I wear a suit 3 button coat or a frock coat with or without a tie depending where I'm going........Formal of course is a tailcoat, dinner jacket, or if daytime a Morning suit.

[@haraldvandervoort5696]

Sven, I need to buy an engagement ring. What would you say are the best brand of rings in Europe for this purpose?

[@mioszzolich8457]

Sven, could you tell me if yellow peccary gloves develop a patina?

[@5Lanius5]

So can an ascot replace the tie all together? Because they seem a lot more casual to me

[@panhead55]

I recently went to a family funeral. Aside from the funeral home staff, I was the ONLY person in a suit and tie. Sadly, I looked like the one out of place, in a sea of untucked dress shirts, jeans, ball caps with Oakley’s around the brim, and tennis shoes…

[@c.w.9615]

How are those no show socks holding up?

[@haleffect9011]

What about scarves? Can you do a video on how and when scarves should be worn?

[@i_deepakadhikari]

Can we rock our black pant with brown shoes and brown belt? Or we should always wear black belt with black pant?

[@iLiKeTrAiNs5695]

What about the shirt collar over the blazer

[@abhisheknarayandhyani731]

Mr. Rafael i want you to try some different hairstyles.....there are many classic hairstyles u can pull off with your classic style...one being modern day sidepart with bit of volume....just have a keratin treatment to straighten your curl...

[@robertleejameswelch8383]

Do you teach table etiquette and how to setup a table?

[@inspir3d81]

Could you do a video on how to wear a t-shirt with a suit

[@kung_fu_panda_69]

Can someone explain me why are there button holes in both lapels of the suit @08:40

[@KillumiT]

Yes, the answer is yes.

[@Farseer1995]

Sven, could you please give me some assistance? I have a very bold, creamy paisley tie that, in itself, steals the show. I'm having trouble finding a pocket swuare that would highlight any of the colours, because adding a pocket square already feels too much. Is it possible to omit the pocket square when wearing a bold tie? Thank you!

[@gentlemansgazette]

Absolutely! Skip the pocket square.

[@ThuhoanNguyen]

Damn. I always rock a sports jacket, jeans/trousers/chinos, white shirt..without tie. Been doing it "wrong" all the time? Opinions?

[@themrextra5238]

This has nothing to do with the video, but I was wondering if I could wear a cardigan with a hood with my suits and sport coats?

[@denio93]

What about wearing a mock turtle neck under a jacket. Is that cool or is that a dated look?

[@adriansaavedra7923]

Cuban collars and sport coats are the move on most days

[@iimaniDAVID]

What do you do when the jacket comes with the pocket sewn shut? Have it opened to fit a square? Or, leave it sewn shut?

[@jonstern7511]

I'm a bit of a pleb. I open them and "occasionally" put something in them

[@chasekennedy1793]

Could you please do a video on cowboy boots. Thank you.

[@MartinIrwin]

Unless you are a cowboy... forget it.

[@accursedamygdala8241]

I've always loved suits, but can't say I'm exactly in the right place to do so, I live in a very rural country town in indiana and I don't think I'd make great impressions being over dressed to everyone here, with that I'm also a large guy, so I have no idea how a suit would look on me, would you think it would be worth it for me to wear one? Maybe a couple?

[@scottlandyard4488]

You should wear one. I've always wondered how everyone was wearing suits in old movies; even in rural towns. I guess it has something to do with textile industries and migrant tailors or something. One secret that I use is that you can get a bespoke suit at a fraction of the cost from developing countries like India where the labor cost of the suit is small. I recently bought my first tailored suits from India and they were about 1200 USD a piece but you can get them for around 700 depending on fabric choice ect. Now the tailor comes to the US and when I need more suits he can measure me here and send it back to his shop for the sewing.

[@gentlemansgazette]

When do you skip the tie?

[@adrielrowley]

When attending a conservative Mennonite congregation service. Though the idea of ties being excessive is changing as even the conservatives are relaxing (for example no longer wearing doilies). In short, about being respectful to your surroundings. BTW, I don't wear cufflinks or other accessories as not appropriate for my circumstances, a watch is acceptable if not over the top flashy (and if worn probably stolen).

[@vitocorleone208]

Never.

[@callmeastaire5700]

During the summer, and often outside.

[@robertleejameswelch8383]

If I do not wear a tie, I'll put a square on my blazer.

[@callmeastaire5700]

Robert Lee James Welch agreed.

[@dtmstormphotography]

I Love Wearing Suits All Day, Everyday! 90s Suits to be Exact!

[@Sammie551]

What about a sweater instead of a jacket

[@dtmstormphotography]

@@Sammie551 I like sweaters, but I love wearing suits

[@liptak15]

What about a shirt + tie without a jacket as a preppy style?

[@sandsmine]

i don't like a tie with a striped or colored shirt unless the tie is the Samish color, one of the exceptions is a tattersel shirt but then with a straight colored wool tie, no silk.

[@NotTheStinkyCheese]

What about when you need to work near or with machinery ? A standard tie could get caught which leads to potentially lethal situations ...

[@thepessolanoinquirer6856]

Plaid can go very good without a tie.

[@robynscraft5903]

Why, oh why, isn't there a channel like this for women? Substance and history instead of vapid fashion tips. Is there? I have not been able to find it. :-( Sigh...

[@DrBaconz]

Hello, Raphael For some time one question bothers me-- can you wear a t-shirt with blazer or even a suit? I don`t like this look myself but I see many people doing it and this is make me thinking this is socially acceptable. Seeing you as my style mentor, I want your opinion on that. Thank you

[@legoresources]

Not a blazer ever, but in this day and age it is more common to see a plain basic tshirt with a unstructured sport jacket. This version of a sportcoat is just casual enough to make the look not completely jarring

[@loupanella9632]

This was something done in the 80s. I remember guys with t shirts, jeans and sneakers wearing the sport jacket.

[@gentlemansgazette]

we will make a video about it

[@Doomsterlobster]

It is "socially acceptable" in non-formal contexts. I'll bet that Raphael will say in his video that it's absolutely a no-no, bit I would say it's sartorially acceptable when it's 1) strictly streetwear (or I guess like clubbing if you do that) and 2) it looks good. For instance, I did it once on a summer day with a brown, unstructured, patch-pocketed cotton jacket, jeans and a print t-shirt to pick up someone at the train station. In that situation, though, the thinking doesn't go "I'm wearing this jacket; what goes well with it?" but rather "Hmh, I need something long-sleeved. Oh, this works". In casual situations on hot days, I'd much rather wear a nice polo and seersuckers/chinos with a casual jacket, but the look of course is entirely different. Had to present in something like that at a conference during a heat wave, and I was still among the most dressed-up.

[@loupanella9632]

@@gentlemansgazette cool!

[@vx7130]

Raphael, you said that if you have a peak lapels on your jacket, you should always wear it with a tie, but obviously double-breasted jackets always have a peak lapels, on 2:06 you go against that rule with double breasted jacket without a tie, and it looks very good. Is that such a faux pas to wear for example a patterned single breasted jacket with peak lapels skipping a tie? Especially considering that double breasted jackets always look more formal. By the way, thank you very much that your channel exist, it’s gorgeous.

[@tripsmarketinggroup]

Sam M hey i think in that instance, the material (linen) overrides the lapels.

[@sepppepe2158]

There are actually DB suits with notched lapels (or at least were in 70's Yugoslavia ;-) ). I own a brown one which was made for my Grandfather back then in Germany. I had it altered to me and it's been one of my favorite suits since many years.

[@Andres-nn5it]

More casual events

[@LetsGoBowlingNiko]

Let's just say Antonio Centeno inspired me to wearing a jacket without a tie. More fashion forward these days plus alot dressier than wearing the usual tees and jeans.

[@MatthewJBD]

Historically people also wore trousers that didn't fit, like that animated picture you posted right at the start.

[@rocknrollguitar]

What about seersucker suits? I love the look and feel. I just cant find how to wear them in regards to the tie, shoes and accesdories

[@dings215]

how do you keep cool in a suit in warmer climates?

[@ronanslattery1549]

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[@scottlandyard4488]

They have a great article/video on the subject. I forget the name of the fabric but in some cases it may be better than cotton or linen. The insight is that air flow may be higher priority than lightness of fabric. I had a cheap made to measure suit made but then they put a polyester lining in it and ruined the whole thing for hot weather. You can have shirts made that are a sort of mesh with uncanvassed jackets. They mentioned shoes too.

[@bobbypaliden5053]

I wear a half lined jacket with long sleeves this works for me even in 100deg. plus weather (100deg. Fahrenheit)

[@LordMarluxia11]

I think in this day and age black derbys can work in a casual outfit..

[@c.w.9615]

I started my classic men's wardrobe from scratch in mid March after becoming a big fan of your channel. In the last five months, I've spent around $4,000 collecting clothing and shoes. This is purely for the love of classic style. My lifestyle does not require anything formal. Perhaps my story would make a good video.

[@i_deepakadhikari]

Make a video on difference among suit,blazer and sports suit and how u differentiate jackets and blazzer?

[@callmeastaire5700]

Deepak Adhikari blazers are either solid colors or extremely bold stripes. Sport jackets are the same thing but just don’t meet the same criteria color-wise. Suits are a sport jacket with matching pants. All blazers are sport jackets, not all sport jackets are blazers.

[@i_deepakadhikari]

There is one men's style channel where that guy said that blazers comes in only blue color or navy color and suits are formal dress which comes with same color pant and sports jackets are lil bit informal and people wear on traveling and it comes in funky color like red ,green yellow

[@i_deepakadhikari]

So confused🤔🤔

[@callmeastaire5700]

Deepak Adhikari I’d trust GG more on this matter.

[@callmeastaire5700]

Stylish absolutely not.

[@namebrandmason]

I find that if your shirt has print, it looks like you chose to omit your tie rather than like you took your tie off partway through the night.

[@williamsmith8041]

Me trying to dress like this is like putting pants on a bull,it's an uncomfortable situation for everyone involved

[@sepppepe2158]

1:36 & 1:42 These combinations are so damn nice

[@bobbypaliden5053]

Good video, however I believe keeping your second or third button down from the collar button unbuttoned looks bad. Nobody wants to see if you have chest hair. Unless you hang out at pickup bars, and like to show yourself off... LOL Mock turtleneck undershirt or a turtle neck "dickey" looks causal but not too 1970 "playboy" if you don't button your shirt up.

[@jamescreaton8390]

Wearing a suit or jacket without a tie has been done for over 50 years casually, but it shows a lack of class to not wear a tie in a formal or business environment,so these tech guys who think they are being trendy for the last 10 years are just dropping their standards for no reason, a dress shirt is the only smart option, and these shirts are designed for ties and guys look undressed without one, in my view there is smart OR casual and no in between in my opinion

[@sherrieludwig508]

Denim shirt with a sportcoat just looks like forcing the issue, trying a bit too hard. An oxford cloth, even a button down one, would be less jarring.

[@stephancooper5876]

me French cuffs and suit Chelsea boots and pocket squares and no tie

[@WilliamJohnson-jk4ew]

vince mcmahon wwf attitude swag

[@williamsmith8041]

But what if you don't know traditional clothing rules???

[@sonny01red]

Very Gangster 😎

[@rcdanger]

I wear a suit without a tie. A tie in some offices is considered too formal. But a suit without a tie can still work

[@TodoGardel]

I still dream of hearing Raphael talking with British accent. That would be really fancy and beautiful

[@MatthewJBD]

What's not fancy about a German/American accent? 😅🙄😂😂😂

[@tonygibson6806]

Yes I wore a jacket without a tie tonight with jeans and the female consensus was good, goodnight 😂

[@momotheelder7124]

Historically men worn jackets without a tie all the time, the photographic evidence is overwhelming from the 20s onwards.

[@Gerry1of1]

Can you wear a jacket without at tie? Absolutely yes, to the right occasion. Alas, I am not always a good judge of when is the right occasion.

[@gplusgplus2286]

Sven, you are very much more conservative than I am, but a denim shirt should never come near a jacket, not even on a duck hunt.

[@darrenmorrison4335]

I would forgo a tie with a vest .