I have noticed a lot of online queries about how to wear the skinny tie and where to buy them. A skinny tie is a fashion forward trend so it should probably stay out of the office. You may wear a thin-ish tie since it is a more modern look, but a skinny skinny one will make you look too trendy, ergo pathetic. This is particularly true if you look like a jock or are plump. Your size will emphasize the slimness of the tie.
For out on the town you can dress up the skinny tie by pairing it with a classic button down shirt of a solid color. Your skinny tie can be patterned or solid. If you want to wear a patterned shirt with a patterned tie you’ll want it to be incredibly subtle. A nice example of this is Ryan Gosling in his GQ spread.
If you want a more a casual look for your skinny tie wear whatever you like. When wearing a tie in a casual manner it is about being funky and having fun, as long as the shirt has a collar. I find it very annoying and far too trendy to wear a tie with a tee shirt. Not even a rock star can pull this off. You can see here that Justin Timberlake has completely embraced casual dress with the skinny tie. Sport a vest, mix your patterns, roll your sleeves…whatever you like.
On the occasion when a suit is necessary the skinny tie is so hot and so easy. Wear it as you would any other tie. As you can see Brad Pitt here is looking fabulous in this perfect fitting black suit, traditional white button down and black skinny tie. Gorgeous!
Now how long should a skinny tie be? whether it be casual or dress, tie it so that it sits directly above your belt or waist line. Don't let it go past your belt and don't have it rest higher than three inches above your belt.
Where to get the skinny tie and which to get? I love solid colors, subtle patterns and pointed ends. I am not a fan of the square ended tie, but it’s not a sin. In order to find one, steer clear of department stores with the exception of Nordstrom’s, but even Nordy’s is limited. You can try youthful stores like Armani Exchange and Express Men, but online stores are best, like Tie Guys, Dance Store and Men’s Flair.
