Tie is a piece of cloth, worn mostly by men around their necks. Nowadays women also wear tie with their formal and semi-formal dresses.

Previously men used to wear tie only with their formal wears, but now-a-days some latest style ties have also been introduced in the market, which are worn with casual wears.

Tie is a very important accessory for formal dresses. Today, not only a tie matters, but its cut, width, colour and even the brand of the tie is very seriously taken into account to represent the social status and personal tastes of the person. A Tie not only adds to the personality of a person, but also enhances the style of that person.

Different types of ties are a used to adorn with different types of clothing, and for different occasions. . A wrong match of tie and dress can become the biggest fashion disaster. So, it is very important to know just the right style of the tie, for different occasions and events.

In Order To Help You Out With The Perfect Tie, Here’s A List Of Them

1.    Cravat

A cravat is the predecessor of a modern day neck tie or bow tie. It is a piece of long cloth which resembles a kerchief and worn around the neck, usually covering the shirt. It originated during World War I and was used by military personnel. A cravat is generally of two types, ascot tie for wearing during the day, for weddings and for wearing with a classic grey trouser, a bandage cravat, which looks like a right angled triangle and remains pinned to avoid it from moving away from its place. This can be worn as a sling, a normal bandage or as folded.

2.    Bow Tie

Bow tie is a small piece of cloth which has thicker ends. This piece of cloth is tied symmetrically to give a look of loops at both the sides of the knot. A bow tie does not hang long like a neck tie. Bow ties can also be pre-tied attached with a string or a clip. This is useful for people who do not know how to tie a bow tie. A bow tie also comes in a variety of colours and designs. Although not many people wear it regularly now-a-days, but this is certainly in fashion with suits for a dinner or a marriage party or events like that.

3.    Four-in-hand Necktie

The four-in-hand was a type of tie, which were originally worn by carriage drivers in Britain. Later on ties gained popularity and were very much in demand in Britain during the 1850s. Now-a-days, a four-in-hand tie and four-in-hand knot are synonymous. These ties are very much popular now-a-days, and are worn mostly by office goers and business men. Four-in-hand ties are generally made of silk, polyester, nylon and Dacron, and come in a variety of patterns like foulards, striped, club style, paisleys and solids.

4.    Six And Seven Fold Ties

A seven folded tie is made from a single piece of cloth, and folded seven times asymmetrically. These ties are always made of silk, and are untipped and unlined. While a six fold tie is a modern modification of the seven fold tie, in which the piece of silk is symmetrically folded, and is also lined and self-tipped.

5.    Clip-on Tie

A clip on tie means that the tie is permanently made with its knot, and a clip is attached to it, with the help of which the tie can be easily attached to the shirt. This is very easy to wear and very useful for those who are usually messy with their knots. These types of ties are generally worn by flight crews, and lawyers.

Colours Of Tie And Their Significance

1.    White Tie

A very sober tie, white coloured tie can be worn with any dresses. This colour adorns the whole dress, and makes it look very pleasing and stylish. Apart from this, white ties are also worn by lawyers, at funerals, or even sometimes in marriage parties.

2.    Blue Tie

A blue tie represents a very true and gentle man personality. This coloured tie is very famous, and can be worn with light or even dark dresses. You may choose to wear this tie with a perfect white self designed shirt. This is a very elegant combination. Blue ties are generally worn in reception parties.

3.    Red Tie

A red tie represents strength and versatile nature. Can be adorned with any dark coloured shirts, and also with some light colours like white.  Red is very attractive, but you must know how to carry the stuff and match it accordingly with right colour suits.

4.    Pink, Lilac Or Orange

All these colours are very bright although very sober. A pink, or lilac or orange colour tie can be teemed with any light colour shirts like white and sky blue. These are very formal, yet funky. So never forget to play with these colours.

5.    Grey And Silver

Grey ties look very smart and decent with a white shirt. It can also be very formal. The perfect place to wear a silver or grey tie can be in a business meeting, birthday parties.

6.    Black

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A black tie can look very attractive and powerful and can be fashionably worn with a tuxedo. But a jet black tie should not generally be worn with a formal dress. Black ties can be teemed with uniforms, or can also be worn at funerals.

7.    Brown

Although it may look formal, but this one colour should never be opted with a formal dress. However you may think of teeming it up at some informal party.

Tie Designs And Their Significance

1.    Striped

Striped ties can be matched with any dress (keeping in mind the colours of the shirt and tie, obviously) but this designed tie is just the perfect choice for very occasion. This can never go wrong as far as fashion is concerned.

2.    Solid- Colours

Solid coloured ties do not consist of any patterns or designs. Only the bright and silky colour is displayed. Solid-coloured ties are very formal.

3.    Polka Dots

Polka dots are small round dots, which are scattered symmetrically or asymmetrically all over the tie. The dots can vary in size or colour. This patterned tie is very much in fashion. So if you are tired with the same striped and solid colour ties in your wardrobe, then go ahead and add a zing to your style and personality with a polka dotted tie.

4.    Paisley

Ties with a fish-like pattern or droplet shaped motifs all over the tie are called paisley ties. These types of ties are available in a number of patterns and colours. But these are not formal. Wearing this with a formal dress can destroy the whole look. So only if you are going to an informal party, you may still think of wearing it.

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