If you’ve seen the 10 Essential Ties video, you’ve seen this look. Even if you consider your style somewhat conservative, it’s important to have at least one tie in your collection that’s a little bolder as well as a little bit fun. Here’s a sharp look for the warmer months featuring one of my favorite spring/summer ties, my madras plaid tie.

Though when we hear the term “madras” we often think of bold plaids and patchwork or patterned textures, madras is actually a kind of lightweight cotton fabric. So even if an item has what we’d consider a typical madras pattern, it doesn’t necessarily make it madras. My tie, for example, falls into that category and is actually madras-inspired. For the purists, here’s one cut from the proper cloth.

This look also falls into one of my favorite categories: small changes, big impact. Regular readers know that I enjoy showing how a minor tweak to one outfit can make a drastic impact on its overall affect. About a year ago, I published this look without the tie. One simple addition takes it from sharp casual cool to office-appropriate.

| WEARING | Blazer c/o Reiss (similar, last seen HERE), Shirt c/o Banana Republic, J.Crew jeans, belt and madras plaid tie, Nordstrom pocket square, Timex watch, Ray-Ban sunglasses, Loafers c/o Allen Edmonds | PHOTOGRAPHY | by Rob McIver Photo

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Stylishly Yours,

Brian
He Spoke Style