5 Ways To Style A Tie

A tie is one of the smallest details in a gentleman's wardrobe, and one of the most powerful. Here are five ways to wear yours with intention.

1. Match the knot to the collar

A slim four-in-hand suits a button-down, while a fuller Windsor balances a spread collar. Let the collar's width guide the knot's size, not the other way round.

2. Let the tip graze the belt

The classic rule still holds: the tip of your tie should just reach the top of your belt buckle. Longer looks unfinished, shorter looks like you've borrowed a jacket from someone smaller.

3. Add a dimple with intention

A soft dimple beneath the knot gives a tie dimension and signals it was tied by hand, not pulled straight from a hanger.

4. Pair pattern with restraint

If your suit or shirt is patterned, choose a solid or subtly textured tie. Save the bolder prints for plain backgrounds.

5. Mind the season

Lighter silks and brighter tones suit spring and summer; heavier weaves, wool blends, and deeper colours belong to autumn and winter.