Last Updated on July 26, 2022 by inckredible
Whether you’re a fashion enthusiast or not, you can agree that suits are timeless pieces that fit almost everyone.
Guess what? It doesn’t seem like suits will go out of fashion anytime soon. It has been the “go-to” clothing item for men and women of all ages, and thank heavens. This single fashion piece can be worn and styled in so many ways. Its versatility is one of the reasons why it has remained relevant over the years.
No other clothing item can be worn in so many different ways. But the many combinations of shirts and accessories you can pair with the black suit can get easily confusing.
One of these combinations is with a red tie.
How can you rock your black suit with a red tie and not offend the fashion police? We’ll find out in this article.
1. A black suit, white shirt and red tie
This combo takes the cake for being every man’s first choice when presented with a black suit and red tie. All you have to do is add a white shirt and a pair of black or brown shoes, and you are set to go. It can be worn to almost every event, whether it’s a wedding, a job interview, Christmas dinner with family, at the office or a school reunion. The black suit + white shirt, and red tie is a top-level combo every man should have.
2. A black suit, black shirt and red tie
While this combination may not fit every occasion, it is still a staple in every man’s wardrobe. Black is a color usually associated with mourning, so don’t be surprised if you get a few side-eyes at a wedding party or a Christmas get-together. But notwithstanding, it’s a fantastic choice that anyone can easily pull off. You just need to turn a blind eye to the occasional side looks you’ll get from people. The uniqueness of this combo makes it an even worthier option because not everybody can pull it off.
You don’t see this combination every day unless you are at the MET gala or a movie premiere. Well, the truth is that only a few brave men would consider wearing this. But make no mistake – it is still an event-stopping combo if you can pull it rightly. It’s even more beautiful if it’s a fitted suit. Just rock it with a pair of black or brown leather shoes, and you’ll get the king’s treatment you deserve.
4. A black suit, sky blue shirt and red tie
Yikes!!! You will turn heads if you step out in this. A black suit and a blue shirt alone would work and is pretty common but combined with a red tie; it takes your style to a new level. For the previous suggestions, a bright red tie would work, but we advise you to go for a darker shade of red in this case, preferably a burgundy tie. This is just to balance out the colors and not have your clothes shouting at everyone at the event.
5. A black suit, grey shirt and red tie
This combination has the same effect as the sky blue shirt combo above. It isn’t a regular combo but a very brilliant one. Not much to say about this combination, but every fashionable man knows it is a “must-have.” The combination works well for a job interview, dinner, a party or as regular work clothes. At least break out from the status quo and try one of these unique colors. Please note: it’ll be best to use a darker shade of red to balance it out.
6. A black suit and Patterned or striped red tie
While all the ideas of shirts above are guaranteed to get heads turning, let’s leave the shirt for a minute and talk about the tie. All these combinations will give you a different feel if you pair them with a patterned or striped red tie instead of a regular plain tie. The color of the pattern or stripes would be determined by the color of the shirt you choose. A black shirt can take on any pattern or color, while a blue or grey shirt would have limited choices. Maybe a white or black stripes or pattern for other colored shirts.
7. A black suit, shirt and red bow tie
Here, we are throwing the straight tie away. We want to be done with that routine and go with something different. A bow tie changes the game completely. It is easy to wear as they mostly come already tied, and all you need to do is slap it on. Remember Ellie and Carl from the animation “UP”? When Elle passed, Carl had no one to help him knot his tie? What was his go-to alternative? A bow tie! That’s right. So when you don’t have the time to go through the whole process of knotting a straight tie, slap on a red bow tie, and you’ll be good to go.
Conclusion
We hope these few suggestions have shaken your fashion sense a bit more and opened your eyes to more combinations you can wear to look unique. You shouldn’t be bundled to just the ideal white and black – open your mind and make room for more. Let your clothes introduce you before you have to speak.