Coral tie

gclaire

Does anyone know where i could get a coral tie?

Toto Wolfcastle

I've moved your post to a new thread and deleted the three duplicate posts from other threads. Please stick with this one and don't post about the same thing multiple times. Thanks.

bnagrrl

A quick google suggests that Dublin Formal Wear in Lucan or Tallaght might have them or PINK on Dawson Street (presuming you are in/can get to Dublin.)

blindside88

I've just been looking for a cerise pink tie and matching pocket square for a wedding. I've ordered from tiesplanet.com prices seem very reasonable

gclaire

blindside88 wrote: »

I've just been looking for a cerise pink tie and matching pocket square for a wedding. I've ordered from tiesplanet.com prices seem very reasonable

how long did delivery take do you know ?:)

blindside88

gclaire wrote: »

how long did delivery take do you know ?:)

Don't know I've just ordered today. I saw on the website that if you order by 2:40 it's same day delivery in mainland uk so u could probably use something like parcel motel if you were in a rush for it

gclaire

ok thanksa

jonny_b

gclaire wrote: »

Does anyone know where i could get a coral tie?

I got one in Dublin formal wear last year

gclaire

jonny_b wrote: »

I got one in Dublin formal wear last year

Was it expensve?

eviltimeban

blindside88 wrote: »

I've just been looking for a cerise pink tie and matching pocket square for a wedding.

Please don't match your square to your tie - you should never do this. A pocket square should compliment the overall outfit, not match any particular part of it. If you're in any doubt, just go for a plain white TV fold.

blindside88

eviltimeban wrote: »

Please don't match your square to your tie - you should never do this. A pocket square should compliment the overall outfit, not match any particular part of it. If you're in any doubt, just go for a plain white TV fold.

I wasn't aware of this, I'm wearing a plain black suit and white shirt. Why should the tie and pocket square not match? I've often seen suits with these matching in shop windows

eviltimeban

blindside88 wrote: »

I wasn't aware of this, I'm wearing a plain black suit and white shirt. Why should the tie and pocket square not match? I've often seen suits with these matching in shop windows

Its an important rule of menswear. Its like making sure your belt matches your shoes. Or that your tie is the right length. Its just "done".

I guess it is because it looks cheap - like you got the tie and square in a set!

The PS should compliment the look - if you are wearing a white shirt then 100% go for a white pocket square in a simple fold. Easiest option. Otherwise it can act to add a splash of colour or design to an outfit (this is when you'd puff it up rather than have a single fold).

And while we're at it, you should only wear a black suit to a funeral or a black tie event.

ComputerKing

No no no don't wear a white pocket square with a white shirt. The white shirt is a simple understated background item that goes with and complements the rest of your fit however when combined with a white pocket square it pulls the shirt to the foreground and takes attention away from the rest of the fit.

eviltimeban

ComputerKing wrote: »

No no no don't wear a white pocket square with a white shirt. The white shirt is a simple understated background item that goes with and complements the rest of your fit however when combined with a white pocket square it pulls the shirt to the foreground and takes attention away from the rest of the fit.

Disagree. If in doubt, go white. If you're new to pocket squares, finding a working colour might be hard, so a white PS is the best bet.

The following is a good basic summary by Alan Flusser from his book Clothes and the Man:

"A simple white handkerchief is all that is necessary to complete the business ensemble. It is also the least expensive way a man can quickly elevate his level of style. The handkerchief, like the hose, gives a man one more opportunity to do something a little out of the ordinary, something a bit more inventive. A white handkerchief placed in the breast pocket of a dark suit offers a touch of elegance and is sure sign of a confident and knowledgeable dresser."

If we take it that the white shirt is the absolute of classic business dress, then there is nothing that suggests you cannot wear it with a white PS.

Ergo:

ComputerKing

eviltimeban wrote: »

Disagree. If in doubt, go white. If you're new to pocket squares, finding a working colour might be hard, so a white PS is the best bet.

The following is a good basic summery by Alan Flusser from his book Clothes and the Man:

"A simple white handkerchief is all that is necessary to complete the business ensemble. It is also the least expensive way a man can quickly elevate his level of style. The handkerchief, like the hose, gives a man one more opportunity to do something a little out of the ordinary, something a bit more inventive. A white handkerchief placed in the breast pocket of a dark suit offers a touch of elegance and is sure sign of a confident and knowledgeable dresser."

If we take it that the white shirt is the absolute of classic business dress, then there is nothing that suggests you cannot wear it with a white PS.

Ergo:

Yes in some cases a white shirt and pocket square can work however I feel that the majority of the time in some fits it can distract you from the details of the fit and can sometimes make the wearer look washed out.

eviltimeban

ComputerKing wrote: »

Yes in some cases a white shirt and pocket square can work however I feel that the majority of the time in some fits it can distract you from the details of the fit and can sometimes make the wearer look washed out.

It depends on the tie and suit of course.

blindside88

Thanks for the advise guys, I'm now going to wear a charcoal grey suit instead. Still undecided on the pocket square

eviltimeban

"If in doubt, don't". That's the best advice really.

But also, a white TV fold (as in, a straight fold) will go with all formal looks. I'm rocking one right now as we speak.

Charcoal grey would be nice with a light blue shirt and a plain or slightly decorated navy tie. Just don't wear brown shoes! Burgundy or black.