DO mix and match the patterns of your shirt and tie. Pair a checked shirt with a striped tie or a striped shirt with a polka dot tie. If you’re still operating under the assumption that Regis Philbin’s solid shirt/solid tie Who Wants to Be a Millionaire look is a good one…you’re wrong. There are a few rules to keep in mind in order to pull this look off successfully: 1). At least one color from the shirt MUST be present in the tie in its exact hue. For example, a white and navy tattersall can be paired with a pink/navy/yellow varsity striped tie. 2). If the suit has a pattern, stick to a solid shirt and introduce a new pattern with the tie. Again, make sure the tie includes one of the colors in your suit’s fabric. 3). Avoid checks with checks or checks with tartans. Too many lines in too many directions may give your officemates vertigo. Here is a combothat I like.
DO NOT wear button-down collared shirts with ties. Save these shirts for casual Fridays and wear them open collared (with a v-neck undershirt). This is more of a faux pas and would not necessitate an immediate trip to the guillotine; however, it is something to avoid.
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