How to Tie a Knot

Bow Ties

• Bow ties come in as many patterns and fabrics as the regular ties
• But there are only three classic shapes for bow ties
• They are more popularly used in the evening and can be bought ready-made
• Just clip it on
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Butterfly:

• Has ends that flair as they extend outward to

straight edges.
• Most common shape of bow tie
• Appeared in the early years of this century, as a
wider version of traditional bow tie
• In days when more rigid rules of dress dictated a
man’s attire, bow tie and four-in-hand were
considered proper formal daywear
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Bat’s Wing:

• Narrower than the butterfly.

• It’s edges are pointed
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Straight (or Thistle):

• A tie that, as its name suggests, extends straight

outwards.
• Narrowest bow tie and the least common style of
the three
• Edges are usually straight, but they can be pointed
 BELTS OR SUSPENDERS

Note: Never wear both a belt and suspenders at the same time. There is no need to. It’s Redundant.
• Some History:
• Early in this century, dressy trousers rarely had belt loops. Belts were worn by blue-
collar workers while suspenders were worn with business and formal attire. However,
few considered an undergarment to be kept concealed beneath the ubiquitous vest.
• After World War 1, belts gained in popularity and through the decades increasingly
replaced suspenders. In the 1980’s suspenders became fashionable again, especially on
Wall Street, and the fashion spread through the United States. They have remained
widely worn.
• Today, American’s collective memories no longer associates belts with laborers. And
we no longer consider suspenders as undergarments meant to be hidden- indeed they
are considered a dressy touch.
• A belt is as appropriate as suspenders
• for wearing with a suit or sport jacket
• although suspenders remain the only choice for black tie or white tie

• Aside from the advice that “Never wear both a belt and suspenders at the
same time” there are only 2 additional aesthetic points to keep in mind:
• 1st , don’t wear a belt if you wear a vest: a belt creates a bulge, and a buckle ruins the
look of simplicity of a vest and trousers
• 2nd, you should wear a tie if you wear suspenders because a four-in-hand provides
aesthetic balance by adding to the vertical suspenders lines, and helps create the
dressier look that suspenders have come to convey
• A bow tie also spiffs a man’s appearance when he wear suspenders.
• As for which is preferable – a BELT or SUSPENDERS
• It is solely a matter of personal taste
• Both belts and suspenders have benefits and drawbacks.
• Suspenders advocates praise these shoulder straps for allowing trousers to drape at
their most flattering; holding trousers in place at the waist from above, so they don’t
slip to the hip; permitting your waistband to expand when you sit, unlike belts; and
preventing the waistband fabric from bunching.
 CUFF LINKS
When should a man wear cuff links?
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• Since the 19th century, when cuff links became widely used, they have
been commonly worn with business suits and with formal attire.
However, with fashion trending more casual, some fashion experts
suggest that cuff links may be appropriately worm with a sport jacket
and even without a tie.
• Cuff links were traditionally connected by a small chain (today,
called chain links), and were usually made of black onyx, a stone that
remains a popular choice for daywear. Other standard cuff links are
those made of gold, silver, enamel or mother- of- pearl.
• You still must wear cuff links when you wear a tuxedo, and you should
wear them with matching shirt studs. Black onyx cuff links are
appropriate for formal wear and for business attire. Other stone, such
as emeralds, also can be tastefully worn with black tie attire, although
they may be a bit flashy for business wear. Mother-of-pearl cuff links
are the most appropriate for white tie.
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links?

• Although there are no “classic” patterns or images, there are a few classic shapes of cuff links.
• Double-faced cuff links (links with two identical faces) are perhaps the most elegant
• They and pushthroughs (links w/ bulbous ends) are preferable to non-matched links,
• Known as hinged-back (links w/ a bar on the inside), because the bar, rather than the decorative face,
is seen on your cuff.
• Silk knots are acceptable, but they aren’t quite as dressy as cuff links made of metals or of stones.
• There are also cuff links that snap together, which date back to the first decade of the century. (snaps-
on)
 SHOE BASICS

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1. There are two basic shoe styles that are appropriate for work:
2. The laces – These are for more formal wear.
3. The more common ones for work are the loafers (moccasins) or the ones that look like driving
shoes, but are of leather or leatherette.
4. Sandals or flip-flops are not worn at work
5. Slippers are definitely out
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OVAL FACES

• Long, lean faces need frames that accentuate width.

• Forget delicate, John Lennon-style glasses and opt
for heavy plastic wrap-around and frames with
oversize lenses.
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ROUND FACES

• Full cheeks and a curved jaw line

• call for frames with a contrasting, angular shape, In
order to create a sense of balance, make sure the
corners are slightly rounded, not sharp.
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TRIANGULAR FACES

• If you have broad forehead and a narrow chin,

• Choose glasses that mimic your bone structure and
help to accentuate the eyes. A pair of aviators would
work well.
• Consider the lenses: bold tints won’t/don’t work with
glasses like this, so consider gradient lenses.
1. Eyeglasses or sunglasses. Remember to keep it simple.
2. Belts – A slim black belt with simple buckles are all you need for work.
3. You may have a brown braided or woven leather.
4. Cloth belts are worn with khakis
5. Watches – metal ones for work and leather strapped ones for evening
6. Cuff links are used for more formal barongs or shirts. There are different
ones in department stores, choose simple ones.
7. Bags, necklaces and earrings are not for work. A briefcase is necessary to
hold papers. The different types are the leather or canvas carryall, work
bags that are sturdier (for executives) and a weekend bag.
8. Backpacks are now in vogue and the rolling bag for traveling
9. Wallets, are the billfold wallets and the traveling wallets to hold passports
and tickets, are available in department stores.