matching my shiny grey/blue suit with a suitable tie and shirt

psd99 · 3 Jun 2012 at 13:20

Hey guys I got this suit and I wanted a suitable shirt/tie combo the colour of the suit is dark grey/blue and the suit is shiny too. It is a colour that isn't very common in most suit shops tbh.

i think black shirt goes well with it as can be seen in the pics
but if not please advise

just wanted to know what kind of tie I should wear? I was thinking maybe a black tie with some white in there? or a white tie with some black in there either way not so sure.

this is for a wedding btw

http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo308/psd99/IMG_2387.jpg

http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo308/psd99/IMG_2383.jpg

thanks

psd99

Big piccies!!!

Ahleckz · 3 Jun 2012 at 13:24

Grey tie, with a discrete weave.

Alternatively, a red tie could maybe work but I'd try and get some grey in there. Blue could also work with the grey suit but not so sure about the black shirt.

Ultimately I think a grey suit and black shirt is quite casual (for a suit) and looks best open collar. Don't get a white tie.

Don't get a skinny tie.

Edit - Just saw it's a wedding. Yea, ditch the black shirt and get a white on. Or kilt.

Swordfish · 3 Jun 2012 at 13:24

White shirt and some colour the tie would be nice choice if I had to where a suit, but when I go to weddings I wear a kilt !

SideWinder · 3 Jun 2012 at 13:27

White shirt if you intend to wear a tie. I would say black.

psd99 · 3 Jun 2012 at 13:28

thanks but why not skinny tie?

can any of you be kind enough to give me some links to kind of ties or shirts

I will go to a shop in london this week btw does any recommend a place to go to in central london area?

Ahleckz · 3 Jun 2012 at 13:36

Shirt - http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/Arrow+Long+sleeved+birdseye+shirt/162703194,default,pd.html or if you don't like pink, then this will be good - http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/Howi...collar+oxford+shirt/159767414,default,pd.html

Tie - http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/Paul...dot+formal+silk+tie/161776233,default,pd.html

Boom. Skinny ties are for children. You're a gentleman, wear a proper tie.

psd99 · 3 Jun 2012 at 13:40

hey already got a pink shirt

maybe i should see what kind of ties I got too might have something similar

I could take a pic

lol hold on
runs upstairs

psd99 · 3 Jun 2012 at 13:57

how many ties can a man have without knowing?

my pink shirt is all tattered up!

here is a selection of ties doesn't look good does it

mehhhh

psd99 · 3 Jun 2012 at 13:58

Ahleckz said:
Shirt - http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/Arrow+Long+sleeved+birdseye+shirt/162703194,default,pd.html or if you don't like pink, then this will be good - http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/Howi...collar+oxford+shirt/159767414,default,pd.html

Tie - http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/Paul...dot+formal+silk+tie/161776233,default,pd.html

Boom. Skinny ties are for children. You're a gentleman, wear a proper tie.

thanks

I thought skinny ties where in fashion
all of the celebs wear em

mattyfez · 3 Jun 2012 at 16:01

White shirt, grey tie slightly darker than suit, possibly the very top one. Black shoes.

Consider buying an new tie if the top one isn't quite right, if coloured, something plain and quite bold.

weringo · 3 Jun 2012 at 16:47

Ahleckz said:
Shirt - http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/Arrow+Long+sleeved+birdseye+shirt/162703194,default,pd.html or if you don't like pink, then this will be good - http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/Howi...collar+oxford+shirt/159767414,default,pd.html

Tie - http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/Paul...dot+formal+silk+tie/161776233,default,pd.html

Boom. Skinny ties are for children. You're a gentleman, wear a proper tie.

Unless you hate money don't pay those prices. Head down to a shirt shop (or buy online) such as Charles Tyrwhitt, TM Lewin or Hawes and Curtis. You'll pay a third of the price and come out with a better quality, better fitting shirt and tie.

Also, a grey tie with a grey suit? How dull

psd99 · 3 Jun 2012 at 17:02

Thanks i plan to go into store in london
With pics hArd to take the suit then

BigT · 3 Jun 2012 at 17:04

What's wrong with you pink shirt/tie combination? I think it looks very appropriate for a wedding. I actually think a mauve shirt/tie combination would look even better.

Ahleckz · 3 Jun 2012 at 17:11

weringo said:
Unless you hate money don't pay those prices. Head down to a shirt shop (or buy online) such as Charles Tyrwhitt, TM Lewin or Hawes and Curtis. You'll pay a third of the price and come out with a better quality, better fitting shirt and tie.

Also, a grey tie with a grey suit? How dull

I agree, I just jumped on that website for speed really.

Take your jacket if you're shopping for a tie, will be able to get something to compliment it. Though, I reckon a white shirt with the bottom tie in the first picture will be fine!

ShaolinDreams · 3 Jun 2012 at 17:27

Ahleckz said:
Shirt - http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/Arrow+Long+sleeved+birdseye+shirt/162703194,default,pd.html or if you don't like pink, then this will be good - http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/Howi...collar+oxford+shirt/159767414,default,pd.html

Tie - http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/Paul...dot+formal+silk+tie/161776233,default,pd.html

Boom. Skinny ties are for children. You're a gentleman, wear a proper tie.

Wow and i thought my silk tie was expensive at £25.

psd99 · 3 Jun 2012 at 18:35

Hey i used pink tie pink shirt before at a wedding wanted something diff

So here are the ties mentioned on here from what i got so far
Do any of these ties match?

Possibly the second one might

It has little pink dots
Could go well with a decent pink shirt

psd99 · 3 Jun 2012 at 18:35

Edit i meant the top one looks good

psd99 · 3 Jun 2012 at 18:44

psd99 · 3 Jun 2012 at 23:30

Thanks guys

Think the tie will
Do

Time to get a good white shirt