I admit, wool ties are more of a fall trend. But hey, fall is only a couple of months away. Better to buy them when they’re not in such high demand, right?
Moreover, summer is a time for casual dress. Casual dress can be difficult for some guys, who are afraid of anything beyond khakis and polos.
Luckily, wool ties provide the perfect bridge between formal and casual. They’re neckwear, naturally formal, but they add contrast with their texture. There are two types of wool ties – knitted and woven.
Knitted is the perfect casual tie, as featured in Men’s Flair article written years before knit ties were “in.” If you want to break out of the khakis and polos mode, try blue jeans (without the rips), a more informal oxford and a knit tie. Substitute the knitted for woven and it becomes a little bit more formal. To find a good oxford for casual wear, make sure it’s not made out of worsted wool. One bit of advice – look for a collars with buttoned tips.
If you’re looking for a casual way to wear a sports coat, especially one made out of a casual material like tweed, (as Will from A Suitable Wardrobe writes,) you can pair a woven tie with jeans, or with more “wrinkly” khaki pants. Just be sure to avoid suit coat jackets, especially wool. Look for sport coats, which will feature pouch pockets, instead of simple slits.
Woven ties can be worn with a suit; you just have to be sure to keep in mind its colors. If it sports “normal” silk colors, a look like Kobe’s is stylish.
If it’s more earthy, stick to less formal jackets, like this one pictured in GQ.
Knit ties photo credit: Men’s Flair
Kobe photo credit: GQ
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i love the knitted wool tie,so much trendier than ,the last years doctor who style..bow-tie..i will try to copy the style above,50s and all creatures great and small,and cozy agatha christie all in one …lovely!