There is really no tie color as versatile as blue. Neckties like the blue Cushing Micro Fiber Necktie are my ideal choice for traveling–whether I’m donning 
a white or light blue oxford dress shirt, whether a black, gray suit or no suit accompanies it, a cornflower blue tie matches perfectly. That’s probably why one of the three ties described by Esquire to be necessary for style survival is a cornflower blue tie quite similar to the Cushing Micro Fiber Necktie. (Though ours is a bit more affordable.)
The tie features a geometric pattern of blue squares and diamonds formed by black thread in the background and white accents. All polyester, it’s a typical three-and-a-half inches long. If you spill something on it, soak up the spill as much as possible but leave the cleaning and ironing to the dry cleaners.
Since the tie features what resembles small checks, be careful of wearing checkered dress shirts with it. If so, make sure they’re a different size, in this case, probably larger. That’s a golden rule for matching neckties–if you’re using the same style, mainly stripes or checks, for your shirt, make sure the sizes are different. A striped or solid oxford dress shirt provides a safe contrast.
Blue is a conservative color, implying honesty and trust. That might explain why a site dedicated to tracking President Obama’s neckwear found he wore a navy tie with white accents nine times in the first one-hundred days, making it his favorite, or at least his most-worn. His second most-worn tie is strikingly similar to the Cushing.
If you don’t want your outfit to turn heads, or are just pressed for space, the blue Cushing Micro Fiber Necktie, at only $12.71, is a versatile addition to your wardrobe. Especially if you’re meeting with heads of state.
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