Ties are meant to be a gentleman’s calling card, a statement of sartorial savvy that complements a man’s suit and reads professionalism and elegance. Over time, however, ties have become more silly than serious, more clownish than classy. We’ve all seen them: The flashy, oversized bowties worn by the joker at the office. Christmas ties styled in the shape of Santa’s beard or printed with reindeer, falling snowflakes and miniature toy soldiers. Logo ties and movie poster ties. Even ties in the shapes of lizards and snakes!
Above them all, stands irresponsible tie. An irresponsible tie fails to live up to its utility and undermines your look.
Irresponsible tie looks normal, workaday. But it can be misleading, with small typed campaign slogans in funny fonts or tag lines from beer commercials across the tie front.
Irresponsible tie won’t hold its Windsor, slipping into disreputable looseness halfway through the workday.
Irresponsible tie matches the pocket square too closely. (This is not a prom!)
Chameleon-like, irresponsible tie might one day be a somber, respectable navy blue pinstripe suitable for work or an evening out. But the next, transform into a garish novelty tie with giant lolling tongue a la the Rolling Stones.
Irresponsible tie hangs past the belt, getting dunked into the soup during lunch.
Irresponsible tie is a clip on (you’re fooling no one but yourself!) or wearing a too-wide bar tie.
Irresponsible tie will clash with your suit and attract attention for all the wrong reasons.
Don’t get caught wearing an irresponsible tie. Order a Knot Standard tie (Try our very reliable Slate Chambray and live – and dress – responsibly.