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Menswear: Benefits of Wearing a Tie

Posted on July 31, 2010 by Sarah Ward

One of the pieces of menwear that often gets a bad wrap is the tie. With the recent trend of casualization in America, the tie has come off and most don’t miss them because men don’t understand the benefits of wearing one.

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Benefits of Wearing a Tie

Ties Frames the Face. The tie is like an arrow to the face, drawing attention upwards for improved communication.
Ties are Slimming. The tie brings attention into the middle for a slimming effect.
Ties are a Focal Point. Each outfit needs a focal point, somewhere for the eye to rest. Particularly when in a color, the tie becomes a focal point.
Ties are Perceived as Professional. With case studies that have been conducted, we have found that men perceive the tie as most business-like.
Women Love A Man in a Tie. ‘Nuff said.

Here are a few samples of different ways that ties can be worn:

With a vest as worn by Shia LaBeaof for GQ

With a matched suit as worn by Patrick Dempsey for a Versace ad.

With a leather jacket and jeans a la Justin Timberlake for GQ

When you don a tie, one important thing to remember is to make sure it comes to the right length. At the ideal length, the tie should hit the top of your belt buckle.