Tie etiquette

[Dylan]

Next week I'll attend an openings ceremony for a large virtual training simulator. The press will be there, as well as the crown prince of Norway.

Do I need to consider anything special when selecting a tie? I never got any official education in these matters.

I have a plain dark blue one (real dark), a cool dark red one with black hatches, a plain darkish silver one and a black one with small open squares that turns me into a corporate mercenary or an undertaker.

I'm partial to the dark silver one, that one looks nice and it is fairly unassuming - I'm not the star of the show.

Is black reserved for funerals or anything like that?


Thanks!

[Brendocon]

I never got any official education in these matters.

Nobody did. There's like six people in the entire world who know how all that stuff works. The rest of us? We're left to guess.

Why are you attending this function? Is it through work? If so, I'd suggest asking your employer if there's a dress code.

Black ties are good all-purpose things. If it's uberformal, which it may be considering who else is in attendance, then a black tie is probably essential. Anything less than tux-type affairs and you can get away with any tie, providing it's not overtly flashy/obscene.

The silver one might be a bit loud... the others sound fine. If the silver is dark to the point of almost grey, then you can probably get away with it.

If in doubt - check the dress code with the organisers.

[Metal Vendetta]

I think it's best to wear something that doesn't stand out - the blue or the silver...Black I think may be too formal. I was always told to avoid black unless it's a funeral.*

*Or a Reservoir Dogs night

[wideload]

I would say chose a tie that goes with the shirt and colour of the suit you are wearing. Its alright to have colour in the tie as long as it goes with the rest of the outfit.

But like the others said avoid anything over the top that will stand out too much

[Kaylee]

Me being me I'd wear whatever I thought looked good and met the formality of the occassion.

Naturally that doesn't work for everyone (and is probably the reason ill never get on in the business/political world)

[Denyer]

Is black reserved for funerals or anything like that?

Nope. I did wear full black accompanied by a checkerboard blue and yellow tie with Mr Happy motifs on it to the last funeral I attended, though, so you may not want to take my input as canon...

Corporate mercenary sounds good.

[fort_max]

I would say chose a tie that goes with the shirt and colour of the suit you are wearing. Its alright to have colour in the tie as long as it goes with the rest of the outfit.

But like the others said avoid anything over the top that will stand out too much

That's pretty much got it. With a black suit and white shirt, you're not tied down too much. However, if the shirt is blue/maroon/whatever, that's not going to work very well unless you've got a tie that matches fairly well.

[sidestreaker]

the red one

then again this comes from the guy who wears daffy duck and tweety ties. soooo...



good luck in norway ralph

[god]

you nuts?

just wear a jeans and a shirt

prince of 2 times nothing or otherwise

[Dylan]

Ok, thanks for the great input, really helpful! (Though a bit diverse).

I'll check with the host too. I think I'll be alright.


Heheh... the black tie is really empowering!

"Good day sir. You will give us money. Now please."