By: Ask Bill
Submitted: 2010-02-26 10:58:50 | Word Count: 517
In a fast-paced culture that is too busy for etiquette and too tired for tradition, where metrosexual men wear vintage tees and ball caps to work, it's really a nice breath of fresh air when a timeless staple of men's fashion makes a much needed makeover. Ties are back (although they never really went anywhere), and they're fabulously feisty ' enough so for young men to feel confident and cool when they wear them.
Let's take a look at today's popular styles of ties, which tend to be more playful, youthful and yes, even feminine! From statement makers to retro-improvements, these ties are fit for any fashionable modern male.
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Such a Tease: Ties For Men to Flirt By
Ties are sexy. Let's face it. Women love a gentleman who knows how to dress, and can tie his own ties. These popular styles in ties cater to that nightlife friendly crowd ' a crowd that isn't afraid to drink gin martinis after work.
Shall we begin with beloved paisley ties? I think we shall. The 'Southport' necktie is a delicate yet overt statement of ornate metallic blue paisley with silver on a black woven silk tie. The man who wears modern paisley ties is unafraid of commitment, savvy on the arts, and wears square-toed Kenneth Cole boots beneath his slacks. Oh yes, he does!
Also perfectly flirtatious are embroidered tone-on-tone ties. The ornate design of the 'Bach' necktie is only slightly offset from the main tie by its altered hue of golden taupe. Ties like these make a woman look, and look again. And if you happen to catch her glaze for long enough, make sure to check the time on your handsome Movado watch and playfully look away. She'll still be there when you turn back around.
The Ties that Bind: Throwbacks to a Bygone Era
Designers have finally figured out how to make traditional and old-school ties cool again! They've added some sass to the classy appeal of yesterday's generation of ties so our boys can wear them with pride.
Bringing back the mod look are narrow ties. The most striking and authentic execution of this look includes a simple white button down collared shirt, a black or textured sport coat, and straight leg or slightly tapered black slacks, all topped off with a very narrow black tie hanging central to the ensemble.
Also getting their groove back are bow ties. Appearing in more and more young weddings and around the necks of more and more men at formal affairs, bow ties are taking a giant step forward simply because everything fashionable today seems to be a huge play off an older generation's attitude and swagger. Although bow ties are largely a formal affair, some daring and dashing men can be seen sporting them around town with their everyday attire ' a look that is not altogether too shabby when the accessories work.
However you like to tie your knots, it is refreshing to finally see some handsome, masculine effort among gentlemen these days. Thanks to designers catching on, ties are trendy and playful once again!
