Designs And Patterns

There are basically four kinds of patterns that constantly remain in fashion –

·    Prints
Prints are the most favored choice for informal wear. They make the shirts look bright and vibrant adding a color to the face of the wearer. They go well with plain jeans, khakis and casual pants.

·    Checks
Check shirts are considered casual and people usually refrain from wearing them with suits. They can be worn at semi formal or informal occasions with plain light colored trousers.

·    Stripes
Striped shirts are more formal than checks, however, they are not deemed proper for ceremonious occasions. They add style and zest to your personality and suit almost any kind of personality. If you want to look taller, stripes are the best way to create the illusion of those extra centimeters.

·    Solids
The most formal and classy looking design is the solid. The pattern is none at all but it defines style. The solid shirts give an added choice in the weave and knit patterns. They can be worn with any kind of trousers, with formals and casuals, with or without a suit.

Shirt Patterns And Choice Of Ties

Now that you know how to identify various patterns in men’s shirts and know when to wear them, let us try and see how they can be mixed and matched with different ties. Selecting the right tie to go with a shirt is usually governed by current trends. However, some men prefer the conventional ways of dressing.

Here are a few permutations and combinations that can assist you in reducing your confusion –

·    While wearing a patterned shirt with a patterned tie, make sure that the dimensions of the patterns are similar and not jarringly different. It is a good idea, on the other hand, to experiment with the different patterns of men’s shirts and ties.

·    Another successful shirt-tie combination is that of the same pattern on both. The trick here is to play with the dimensions of the patterns. Choosing a large check shirt, for example, with a small check tie could give pizzazz to the outfit.

·    One of the most conventional combinations is that of a plain tie with a patterned shirt. While doing so, please keep in mind that the tie-color must go well with the color of the shirt.

·    The most “proper” and conservative style includes a patterned tie worn with a plain shirt. This is considered to be formal and is also sported successfully with business suits.

Though it is always nice to know more about identifying and selecting various designs and patterns in men’s shirts and ties, please note that preferences depend on individual choice and contemporary trends.