The Only Shirt and Tie Combination Tips You’ll Ever Need
The paradox of choice (also known as choice overload) is the phenomenon by which having too many options exhausts us, makes us unhappy, and generally leads us to make terrible decisions (if any decision at all).
Nowhere is this more evident in the male wardrobe than when it comes to shirt and tie combinations. A quick glance around any workplace will confirm this. Is it possible that all these men have bad taste, or are they simply suffering from decision fatigue?
We get it, colors and patterns can be difficult to master individually, but when you start mixing them together, all hell can break loose. This is why FashionBeans has put together a complete guide to shirt and tie pairings.
Shirt & Tie Combinations: Color Wheel Basics
The concept of color matching continues to stump even the most stylish of men. However, unless you want your work wardrobe to be very, very dull, you will at some point have to tackle the issue.
The tried-and-tested color wheel offers a visual representation of every shade and, more importantly, the similar, complementary, and contrasting colors of each.
Similar Colors
Similar colors are next to each other. When colors are close to each other, it’s easy to pick one color and add accessories in neighboring colors.
Complementary Colors
Complementary colors are opposite each other. These colors are the hardest to pair together. Even though they ‘complement each other, wearing them full strength is often overkill.
Contrasting Colors
These have three colors between them. The best way to combine them is to make sure one of the hues is in a darker tone so, such as navy and red.
Shirt & Tie Combinations: Colour Pairing Guidelines
Here are some tips to keep in mind when it comes to the colors in your shirt and tie combinations.
1. Try Pairing Contrasting Colors
When it comes to shirts and ties, it’s often easier to pair contrasting colors than it is complementary. For example, a mid-blue shirt and burgundy tie (red is a contrasting hue) worn under a navy, single-breasted type of suit is a look that every man can pull off.
