A Guy's Guide to Looking Sexy in a Tie

A man in a necktie is sexy! Nothing beats a well-dressed man! When he's wearing jeans and a jacket, a suit, or a tuxedo a man with a necktie is sexy! Maybe it's because the necktie has been around for almost 500 years. The French fell in love with how mercenaries tied a bandana around their necks and it became a men's fashion statement. From a bandana, to cravat, to the modern version of the necktie, women still think a man is well dressed when he's wearing one.

Neckties give men of all ages a way to express themselves. Men can find neckties with their favorite superhero on them, their favorite logo, and even tiny martini glasses for the most sophisticated. Neckties can show emotions with hearts or smiley faces. Ties always make a statement or enhance an overall look.

Picking out a necktie can be a difficult task for even the most cosmopolitan man. A necktie can enhance or detract from an overall look. An improperly fitted and color matched tie can even make someone look sloppy.

To help you look sexy, let's talk about the art of picking a necktie. A good necktie must appear balanced on your body and its color and pattern must enhance the clothes you are wearing. Two factors come into play when balancing a necktie to your body style. Tie length is the first thing to consider. The best way to gauge the proper length of your necktie is to make sure it just touches the top of your belt. Men with expansive chests, who are taller than average, or have a larger stomachs should consider purchasing neckties that are marked as XL or extra long.

Tie width also plays an important role in creating a balanced look. Current fashion plays an important role in the width of a necktie, but on the average person the best looking necktie is one that is not too narrow or one too wide. The best necktie width for a person depends on the individual's body type, so it's highly recommend that you try on the tie.

Purchasing the right color and pattern is also essential in looking great in a tie. Finding the right colors to enhance your looks may sound strange, but women do notice when a guy is what we call "uncoordinated." We're not talk about athletic ability; we're talking color matching and it's a girl thing. Looking "uncoordinated" is not sexy! It's distracting and not in a good way!

Learning to color match is a new concept for most men. To make this process easier, visit the nearest paint store where you can get sample paint chips. Find the best color palette for "your coloring" using the guideline below. Take the paint chips with you when you shop for neckties and clothes. That way you can automatically pick out items that match the colors that look best on you.

Before you make that visit to the hardware store, you first must determine what color palette best matches "your coloring." By the way, the phrase "your coloring" refers to the color of your skin, eyes, and hair. You may have heard your wife, mom, sister, or girlfriend use the phrase. Now you know what it means.

Guidelines to Finding Your Color Palette

For guys that have red, blond, or light brown hair look best in Beige, Peach, Light Blue, and Light Grey.

Guys with light to medium brown hair look best in Bright Blues, Bright Greens, Light Purples, and Pinkish Reds (Ask your mom what pinkish red looks like.).

Guys with medium brown hair and dark skin tone look best in Eggshell White, Browns, Oranges, and Darker Reds.

Guys with dark brown to black hair look great in jewel tones colors like Steel Grey, White, Dark Blues, and Deep Reds.

Once you find your best color palette, choosing the right pattern is next. Neckties come in an assortment of patterns, everything from Strips to Paisley. Patterned ties look best with a solid colored shirt. For example, say you choose a necktie that has different hues of blue in it. Your best color choices in a shirt would be white or eggshell white. If you feel daring that day, a blue shirt that is in contrast to the necktie maybe your choice.

Just remember stripes with a striped shirt is over kill and if you do decided to wear a necktie with a black background wear a solid colored shirt with it. If you feel unsure about colors that will look best on you take a woman shopping with you or ask sales clerk to help you.

Finally, when wearing a suit, keep the pattern of the suit in mind when choosing a tie. Striped neckties go well with solid or pinstriped suites but make sure you wear a solid color shirt. Patterned neckties look best when matched with a solid colored suit. When wearing neckties with jeans make sure, you wear a dress shirt, a belt, and put on real shoes - not gym shoes.

Once you buy a necktie that enhances your looks. Choosing the type of knot to wear with it comes next. There are many ways to knot a necktie, but the most common and easiest knot to create is called a Windsor Knot. The Windsor Knot is classic and easy to knot. You can find many places on the internet that provide step-by-step video instructions. The best place to learn and practice creating a Windsor Knot is to stand in front of the mirror with the necktie of your choice.

The care and storage of neckties is an important consideration when purchasing a necktie. Storing neckties is simple; you can roll them up to store in a drawer or you can hang it up in the closet. Never fold a necktie or you'll get creases.

Neckties made from silk stain easier and need to be dry-cleaned, only. If you tend to be messy, cotton is the way to go for your ties. The fabric is easier to care for and you can do spot removal on it, as needed. Whenever buying a necktie, make sure you read the care directions on the back of the necktie or ask the sales clerk for more information on its care.

Neckties are a great way to impress women. When you wear a necktie women will notice that you care about your appearance and by having a large selection of neckties, you'll have one for almost every occasion. Try wearing a necktie the next time you go out and see what happens. It might prove interesting.