I'm somewhat of a fashion dolt. And, on top of that, complicated style rules are just beyond me. I actually do try but more often than not I decide to go the conservative route and stay far away from the fashion boundaries.
This morning, however, AskMen.com posted an article outlining the 4 Rules for Mixing Shirt and Tie Patterns that I think could help me and others like me. The rule most helpful for me is the one that deals directly with a patterned tie on top of a patterned shirt.
Skillfully combining a checked shirt with a differently checked tie is
a quick way to get a quirky look. The rule to follow in this case is to
always wear smaller checked prints on your body and larger checks
around your neck. Again, make sure you pay attention to color and
choose a shirt and tie
in a similar color palette. Take, for example, this hip combination of
a pumpkin-plaid, Hickey Freeman shirt with a navy-striped silk tie from
Luciano Barbera: The shirt has smaller, thinner checks, while the tie
has a larger and brighter pattern. As the checks become larger from the
shirt to the tie, the effect is more Johnny Depp than Screech. Just
remember to keep your trousers in the same overall color scheme.
Simple rules make me happy. Now I just need an occasion to give these a trial run.
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