How to Pair Tie Knots with Shirt Collars - Ideal Menswear Combinations

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Best ways to combine your shirt collars with tie knots: https://gentl.mn/34KC6hL Be sure to check out these guides, as well: Shirt Collar Styles: A Complete Guide - https://gentl.mn/2NtEunl What To Wear To The Office – Dressing for Work - https://gentl.mn/2rpGnZz Want to stay updated? Sign up here for free: https://gentl.mn/2NTjRA3 Want to see more videos? Subscribe to our channel! https://www.youtube.com/user/thegentlemansgazette --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gentleman's Gazette https://www.gentlemansgazette.com/ https://gentl.mn/2WVYz8Z Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gentlemansgazette FREE eBook: https://gentl.mn/2NTjRA3 #tieknots #shirtcollars #notsponsored Now, there are some pretty popular mistakes people make when pairing shirt collars and tie knots together. One would be pairing the slimmest tie knot with the widest collar possible. Now, this looks quite sloppy because the small knot and wide collar are exposing the part of the tie that loop around the neck. Some people also make the mistake of making their tie knots too bulky. This looks a little bit more whimsical and it's tougher to take people seriously. Now, if you're a very tall man and you're not wearing the appropriate length of tie, your tie might look too short for you. Also, if you happen to be a shorter gentleman and your tie happens to be too long, this also looks incorrect. Now, this problem can be mitigated by making sure that you're using a tie knot that better utilizes the fabric of the tie itself but keep in mind, this can also cause a situation where the tie knot itself is not properly harmonizing with the collar that you're wearing. Now, the best solution to fix this is to make sure that you're buying the correct size tie for you. Now, many of us have also seen some gentleman wear a tie with a tie knot that is almost half the size of their face. The tie knot, in particular, should not be excessively large where it's vying for all of the attention. Now, if the knot is mostly covered by the collar, it's too large. Now, on the opposite end of the spectrum, we sometimes have some men wearing a tie knot that is so small you have to do a double take just to make sure you saw it. Now, overall, the outside border of the tie knot should correspond with the inside border of your collar. Now, remember, the key with any tie knot and collar combination is to ensure that you're not exposing the part of the tie that loops around your neck. Now, if you're someone who has a longer neck, it might be easier for you to wear a taller collar and if you're somebody with a shorter neck, it might be a bit easier for you to wear a shorter collar. Now, when shopping for different shirt collars, one important component will be knowing your face shape. It is best to actually shop for a shirt collar which somewhat differs from your overall face shape. Now that you found the correct size for your neck, it's important to also understand the scale of the collar size before you make your purchase. There are also some shirt collar and tie combinations which require very little effort and look great on a variety of face shapes. For example, a forward point or button-down collar with the four in hand tie knot. A few different popular materials for different ties that you might find in a lot of different stores will be things like cashmere, silk, wool, cotton. Now, whichever season you might find yourself in when you are selecting your tie will help indicate which tie material you should best select. Also, the tie knot that you plan on wearing will also play a role in helping you decide which material you end up selecting. For example, using silk allows for much more fluidity with different twists and turns which you might find are going to happen when you are using a full windsor knot, for example. Whereas cotton and linen ties will look great when tied as a four in hand style. It's important to pay attention to scale when you're pairing tie knots and shirt collars together. Now, for example, if you chose to wear a full Windsor knot with a button-down collar, the knot itself will look quite stuffed between the two points of the collar. Or if you try to wear a four-in-hand knot with a spread collar, you have a lot of empty space on either side of the tie knot. Remember, the outer borders of the tie knot should meet with the inner borders of the collar. Now, remember to select a combination of which best supports your face shape, your collar, and your tie knot.