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Black Ties That Don't Try Too Hard BLUE VANILLA Tie Neck & Waist Mini Smock Dress - S BLACK PATTERN Jump to section ↓

Burgundy Ties That Look More Expensive Than They Are STUARTS LONDON Marzullo Burgundy Polka Dot Silk Wooden Bow Tie One Size Jump to section ↓

$79.96 STUARTS LONDON

Green Ties You'll Reach For First OXYGEN_CLOTHING Tie Long Sleeve Day Dress Jump to section ↓

$79.50 OXYGEN_CLOTHING

Grey Ties That Punch Above Their Price INSTOCK UK PCS Chair Seat Garden Pads Furniture Dining Patio Outdoor Tie On Cushions - grey Jump to section ↓

$19.94 INSTOCK UK

Navy Ties That Quietly Do the Heavy Lifting TRILOGY FRAME - The Tie Gillian Top in Navy Multi Jump to section ↓

$395.00 TRILOGY

Red Ties Worth Building an Outfit Around BONMARCHE UK Bonmarche Red Ditsy Print Tie Neck Blouse With Sleeves, Size: Jump to section ↓

$18.00 BONMARCHE UK

The Blue Ties We Keep Coming Back To YESSTYLE_US_GLOBAL Long-Sleeve Tie Neck Plain Blouse Peacock Blue Jump to section ↓

$25.35 YESSTYLE_US_GLOBAL

Black Ties That Don't Try Too Hard

The black tie event is one of the few occasions where men are handed a near identical dress code and told to get on with it. Which is exactly why the tie itself matters more than most men think. A bow tie that's too shiny reads as costume. One that's too limp reads as an afterthought. The ones worth wearing sit somewhere in between: properly proportioned, in a fabric that photographs well without looking like it was borrowed from a stage production. We've been looking specifically at silk and silk blend options with a matte finish, self tie construction, and a width that works with modern lapels. Pre tied is not something we're willing to recommend. The difference in how a self tie sits, slightly imperfect and unmistakably human, is the whole point. These are black ties that get you dressed properly without announcing how hard you tried to get there.

BLUE VANILLA Tie Neck & Waist Mini Smock Dress - S BLACK PATTERN $15.00 BLUE VANILLA

SPARTOO.CO.UK Disney X-Wing And TIE Fighter men's Sweatshirts in Black $28.75 SPARTOO.CO.UK

BLUE VANILLA Tie Neck Fit And Flare Mini Dress - BLACK PATTERN $15.00 BLUE VANILLA

JUICY COUTURE UK BLACK HALTER TIE SWIMSUIT - XXX Black $60.00 JUICY COUTURE UK

PUBLIC_DESIRE_UK_ Tie Front Ribbed Long Sleeve Unitard Black $25.00 PUBLIC_DESIRE_UK_

SPARTOO.CO.UK Disney Tie Fighter men's Sweatshirts in Black $28.75 SPARTOO.CO.UK

STUARTS LONDON Engineered Garments Neck Tie - Black and Tan One Size $30.60 STUARTS LONDON

PUBLIC_DESIRE_UK_ Tie Back Luxe Slinky Jumpsuit Black $22.00 PUBLIC_DESIRE_UK_

JUICY COUTURE UK BLACK HALTER TIE SWIMSUIT - Black $60.00 JUICY COUTURE UK

SANTORO MILAN Black Paisley Print Tie set- Tie, pock square, cufflinks. $29.99 SANTORO MILAN

BLUE VANILLA Tie Front Bardot Top - S BLACK $15.00 BLUE VANILLA

YESSTYLE_US_GLOBAL Tie Neck Blouse Houndstooth Vest High Waist A-Line Skirt Vest - Black & White $31.83 YESSTYLE_US_GLOBAL

Burgundy Ties That Look More Expensive Than They Are

Burgundy is probably the most useful tie colour a man can own and it still gets underestimated. It works against navy, charcoal, mid-grey, and even a well-chosen brown suit in a way that red never quite manages and that blue rarely pulls off. The problem is that ties, more than most things, telegraph price immediately. The wrong weave, a lining that puckers, a knot that won't sit cleanly, and it reads cheap regardless of what it cost. So we went looking specifically for burgundy ties that do not have that problem. Silk that has some weight to it. Patterns that reward a closer look. Construction that holds a half Windsor without any fuss. Most of these are priced well below what they feel like in the hand, which is exactly the point. A tie this versatile should not require a significant investment to get right. These ones do not.

STUARTS LONDON Marzullo Burgundy Polka Dot Silk Wooden Bow Tie One Size $79.96 STUARTS LONDON

PUBLIC_DESIRE_UK_ Tie Back Luxe Slinky Jumpsuit Burgundy $52.00 PUBLIC_DESIRE_UK_

PRETTYLITTLETHING UK Burgundy Puffball Bow Tie Up Short Pyjamas $11.50 PRETTYLITTLETHING UK

PRETTYLITTLETHING UK Burgundy Crinkle Double Tie Side Bikini Bottoms $4.50 PRETTYLITTLETHING UK

STUARTS LONDON Gibson London Burgundy And Camel Melange Knitted Tie One Size $20.00 STUARTS LONDON

DOBELL Big & Tall Pre-Tied Burgundy Bow Tie $7.99 DOBELL

MONSOON Agatha Tie Front Check Midi Dress Red $32.00 MONSOON

DOBELL Burgundy Silk Cummerbund & Pre-Tied Bow Tie Set $34.99 DOBELL

THE_DOUBLE_F Bordeaux-coloured silk tie $45.00 THE_DOUBLE_F

GIGLIO.COM_GLOBAL GUCCI Tie Men color Burgundy $220.00 GIGLIO.COM_GLOBAL

DOBELL Burgundy Textured Stripe Bow Tie $1.99 DOBELL

THE_DOUBLE_F Lene striped tie in burgundy $91.00 THE_DOUBLE_F

Green Ties You'll Reach For First

Green is the tie colour most men talk themselves out of at the last second and then immediately regret. They reach for navy instead. Safe, reliable, slightly boring navy. We understand the instinct but we think it is almost always the wrong call, because a well chosen green tie does something navy simply cannot: it makes your whole outfit look considered rather than assembled. The key is in the shade and the fabric. Bottle green in a knitted silk sits completely differently to an olive woven wool, and both have their moment. Neither looks like a mistake. We have been particularly drawn to greens that work with grey and brown as much as the expected navy suit, because that versatility is what separates a tie you wear twice a year from one you keep coming back to. The ones here earn regular rotation. Stop talking yourself out of it.

OXYGEN_CLOTHING Tie Long Sleeve Day Dress $79.50 OXYGEN_CLOTHING

PRETTYLITTLETHING UK Emerald Green Chiffon Ruffle Tie Front Blouse $12.50 PRETTYLITTLETHING UK

LOUCHE Elody Double Gauze Tie Waist Midi Dress $69.00 LOUCHE

DOBELL Green Dupion Bow Tie $3.99 DOBELL

DOBELL Racing Green Paisley Tie $9.99 DOBELL

PRETTYLITTLETHING UK Sage Green Textured Satin Tie Back Shirt $17.50 PRETTYLITTLETHING UK

BACK TO THE OFFICE Cablenet EVSFO-TA cable tie Releasable cable tie Nylon Orange pcs $32.99 BACK TO THE OFFICE

YESSTYLE_US_GLOBAL Short Sleeve Square-Neck Lace Panel Ruffled-Trim Tie-Front Crop Top Green $20.50 YESSTYLE_US_GLOBAL

DAMART Damart Side Tie Jersey Dress $17.49 DAMART

PRETTYLITTLETHING UK Green Satin Tie Front Boxy Shirt $9.75 PRETTYLITTLETHING UK

YESSTYLE_US_GLOBAL Balloon-Sleeve V-Neck Plain Tie-Waist Wrap Sweater Green $15.18 YESSTYLE_US_GLOBAL

LAVISH ALICE RETAIL LTD Lavish Alice BLOSSOM Tie Shoulder Corset Midi Dress In Sage Green S $178.00 LAVISH ALICE RETAIL LTD

Grey Ties That Punch Above Their Price

Grey is the most useful colour in a tie wardrobe and it does not get nearly enough credit for it. It sits comfortably against navy, charcoal, mid grey, and even a well chosen brown suit. It reads formal without being stiff. It works at a wedding, an interview, and the kind of dinner where you are not entirely sure what the dress code means. The problem has always been that grey ties at the lower end of the market tend to look exactly that. Flat, cheap, and finished in a way that makes the whole outfit feel like an afterthought. These ones do not. We have been looking specifically for ties where the weave, the texture, and the construction justify wearing them alongside things that cost considerably more. Silk, wool, and grenadine weaves that photograph well and hold a proper dimple. None of these will embarrass the suit hanging next to them.

INSTOCK UK PCS Chair Seat Garden Pads Furniture Dining Patio Outdoor Tie On Cushions - grey $19.94 INSTOCK UK

YESSTYLE_US_GLOBAL Tie Dye Asymmetrical Ruffle Trim Ruched Mesh Tube Top Grey $20.29 YESSTYLE_US_GLOBAL

BONMARCHE UK Bonmarche Browngrey Leaf Print Tie Waist Soft Touch Dress, Size: $16.80 BONMARCHE UK

SPARTOO.CO.UK Disney TIE Fighter X men's in Grey $18.07 SPARTOO.CO.UK

INSTOCK UK Cut Out Tie Bow Sleeve Detail Chunky Knitted Top - grey ONE SIZE - $22.94 INSTOCK UK

VIADUCT CLOTHING adidas Originals Adicolor Essentials Trefoil Tie-Dyed Tee - Magic Grey - S Grey $19.99 VIADUCT CLOTHING

GIGLIO.COM_GLOBAL TOM FORD Tie Men color Grey $290.00 GIGLIO.COM_GLOBAL

DOBELL Dark Grey Dupion Tie $4.99 DOBELL

GIGLIO.COM_GLOBAL EMPORIO ARMANI Tie Men color Grey $120.00 GIGLIO.COM_GLOBAL

INSTOCK UK Azalea High Waist Tie Belt Paper Bag Shorts - L grey $16.85 INSTOCK UK

SPARTOO.CO.UK Disney Tie Fighter men's Sweatshirts in Grey $28.75 SPARTOO.CO.UK

SPARTOO.CO.UK Disney TIE Fighter Galactic Empire men's in Grey $18.07 SPARTOO.CO.UK

Navy Ties That Quietly Do the Heavy Lifting

Most men who wear ties regularly own at least one navy tie without really thinking about why. The reason is simple. Navy works. It works against grey suits and blue suits and charcoal suits. It works with a white shirt and a blue shirt and a striped shirt. It is the one tie colour that almost never makes a wrong move, and yet a bad navy tie is still very much a thing. Flat weave with no texture, a blade that sits limp, a knot that refuses to hold its shape. These are the details that separate a navy tie doing quiet, reliable work from one that just sits there. We have been specifically interested in ties with texture, wool, grenadine, silk with a bit of heft, the kind that knot properly and photograph well without trying. Not statement pieces. Not forgettable either. Just the ones that show up and handle it.

TRILOGY FRAME - The Tie Gillian Top in Navy Multi $395.00 TRILOGY

BONMARCHE UK Bonmarche Navy Tie Dye Plunge Tankini Top, Size: $22.00 BONMARCHE UK

SHAMTAM Japanese-Inspired Navy Orange Tie-Dye Wide-Leg Lounge Pants $25.20 SHAMTAM

SANTORO MILAN Santoro Milan Navy Tie $29.99 SANTORO MILAN

BONMARCHE UK Bonmarche Navy Tie Neck Leaf Print Blouse, Size: $18.00 BONMARCHE UK

FILA UK Tie Breaker Funnel Neck Jacket - $75.00 FILA UK

PRETTYLITTLETHING UK Navy Tie Back Detail Long Sleeve Shirt Dress $12.00 PRETTYLITTLETHING UK

BLUE VANILLA Bardot Tie Waist Jumpsuit - S NAVY $15.00 BLUE VANILLA

PRETTYLITTLETHING UK Navy Double Layer Slinky Tie Neck Plunge Long top $7.00 PRETTYLITTLETHING UK

GIGLIO.COM_GLOBAL ZEGNA Tie Men color Navy $220.00 GIGLIO.COM_GLOBAL

DOBELL Navy Blue Tartan Tie $9.99 DOBELL

GIGLIO.COM_GLOBAL BRUNELLO CUCINELLI Tie Men color Navy $260.00 GIGLIO.COM_GLOBAL

Red Ties Worth Building an Outfit Around

Most men avoid red ties because they've seen them done badly. The wedding guest who looked like a used car salesman. The politician who overdid it. The problem was never the colour. It was the shade, the fabric, and the failure to build a considered outfit around it. Done properly, a red tie is one of the most confident things you can wear and it actually photographs well, which matters more than people admit. We've been particularly interested in deeper crimsons and burgundies over anything that leans toward pillar box, and in silk weaves that carry the colour without looking cheap. The knot matters too. A half Windsor or a four in hand keeps things proportional and away from any sense of performance. These ties work hardest against navy or grey, though a well chosen brown suit is worth considering. Every piece in here is something we'd reach for ourselves.

BONMARCHE UK Bonmarche Red Ditsy Print Tie Neck Blouse With Sleeves, Size: $18.00 BONMARCHE UK

StarTech.com Nylon Cable Tie Gun, Zip Tie Cable Installation and Cutter Tool, Zip Tie TensioningTightener, Works with Nylon Zip Ties .mm to .mm

BACK TO THE OFFICE StarTech.com Nylon Cable Tie Gun, Zip Tie Cable Installation and Cutter Tool, Zip Tie TensioningTightener, Works with Nylon Zip Ties .mm to .mm $29.99 BACK TO THE OFFICE

DOBELL Red Tartan Bow Tie $7.99 DOBELL

NEW ERA CAP Boston Red Sox MLB Washed Tie Dye Pastel Pink FIFTY Snapback Adjustable Cap New Era Cap adult unisex $43.00 NEW ERA CAP

BAKER ROSS Learn To Tie Shoelaces Colour-in Kits Pack of shoelace colours - Red, Yellow, Blue & Green $4.95 BAKER ROSS

DOBELL Crimson Red Dupion Tie $4.99 DOBELL

YESSTYLE_US_GLOBAL Long-Sleeve Tie Neck Plain Blouse Red $31.68 YESSTYLE_US_GLOBAL

GODDIVA Open Back Cowl Neck Gathered Maxi Dress With Velvet Tie Back - Wine by Goddiva $75.00 GODDIVA

FRENZY CLOTHINGS Gauzy Cashmere Dark Red Triangle Neck Tie $150.00 FRENZY CLOTHINGS

MONSOON Riviera Pleated Tie Waist Midi Dress Red $75.00 MONSOON

BOUX AVENUE Boux Avenue Ibiza lace up tie side brief bikini bottoms - Dark Red $20.00 BOUX AVENUE

PRETTYLITTLETHING UK Plus Red Mix & Match Tie Side Bikini Bottoms $4.90 PRETTYLITTLETHING UK

The Blue Ties We Keep Coming Back To

Blue is the most useful colour in a tie collection and most men already know this without quite being able to explain why. It works with navy, which should be a contradiction but isn't. It holds its own against grey, softens a charcoal suit, and gives a white shirt a reason to exist. The question has never been whether to own a blue tie. It's which blue, in what fabric, and with how much going on in the weave or pattern. A flat mid blue in silk does one job. A rich petrol in a knitted wool does another entirely. We've been collecting and wearing blue ties long enough to have opinions about all of it, and these are the ones that keep getting picked off the rack ahead of everything else. Some are understated. Some have a bit more to say. All of them are worth the hanger space.

YESSTYLE_US_GLOBAL Long-Sleeve Tie Neck Plain Blouse Peacock Blue $25.35 YESSTYLE_US_GLOBAL