What color tie should you wear with a blue suit?
There are a couple of answers to the question above. The first is that you can pretty much wear any color tie with a blue suit. A blue suit is one of the most versatile and “neutral” garments in a man’s closet. And therefore, your choice of tie color can make your suit look and feel pretty much any way you want.
(N.B. For argument’s sake, let’s assume by ‘blue’, we’re talking about navy blue or a moderate royal blue color.)
And the second answer is pretty much just as unsatisfying as the first: it depends.
Because, of course, the tie you choose should complement the situation and occasion. You wouldn’t wear a loud paisley tie to a funeral, for example.
Here’s some blue suit/tie inspiration that will have you covered no matter where you’re going, what you’re doing, or how you’re feeling.
Charcoal Grey Tie
How It Looks: Serious and somber
Our Pick: J.Crew American Wool Tie
Grey Striped Tie
How It Looks: Conservative but modern
Our Pick: Brooks Brothers Natte Double Stripe Tie
Blue Pindot Tie
How It Looks: Fresh
Our Pick: Drake’s Polka Dot Silk-Twill Tie
Navy Striped Tie
How It Looks: Serious
Our Pick: Dunhill Striped Mulberry Silk Tie
Navy Tie with Simple Pattern
How It Looks: Elegant and modern
Our Pick: Ermengildo Zegna Diamond Silk Tie
Plaid Tie
How It Looks: Rakish and confident
Our Pick: Drake’s Prince of Wales Check Tie
Brown Striped Tie
How It Looks: Conservatively cool
Our Pick: Brooks Brothers Houndstooth Stripe Print Tie
Brown Paisley Tie
How It Looks: Stylishly confident
Our Pick: Kiton Paisley Printed Silk Tie
Tan Tie
How It Looks: Summery and simple
Our Pick: Drake’s Woven Silk Tie
Red Striped Tie
How It Looks: Bold and powerful
Our Pick: Brooks Brothers BB No. 1 Repp Tie
Burgundy Knit Tie
How It Looks: Quietly confident
Our Pick: Rubinacci Knitted Silk Tie
Green Striped Tie
How It Looks: Casually conservative
Our Pick: Seaward & Stearn English Stripe Tie
Gold Tie
How It Looks: Confident
Our Pick: Eton of Sweden Bold Dotted Silk Tie
Thanks for reading.
Stylishly Yours,
Brian Sacawa
He Spoke Style
Photography by Rob McIver Photo
