Find the Perfect Tie to Match Your Suit With the Lapel Rule
Ties are essential when you want to look your best in a suit, but with so many different styles of each, it can be tricky to get the right fit. The trick is to match the lapel width of the suit with the tie.
This graphic from the blog The Compass , menswear supplier Black Lapel, explains what width you want to match. The widest part of the tie should be the same width as the widest part of the lapel of your suit. Some suits look better with tighter ties and vice versa, and now you know why. There are many good tips for wearing a tie properly , but this simple rule of thumb will at least get you off to a good start. If ties and suits are not for you, you can always opt for trendy scarves .