As summer cools down, it’s time to turn up the heat and get your handsome on this fall. Style up your suiting with new neckware that will be noticed. Whether it’s trying a new skinny tie style or knotting an old favorite differently, take some time to take care of the details.
1 | BLACK TIE.
Spice up your suit for the next special occasion by making it a black tie affair. A simple black tie screams sophistication in a subtle way when added to a sport coat or full suit. Try one in a textured or matte tone to change up your noir neck ware. Assorted black ties from Van Heusen Factory Outlet, $40. Available at VF Outlet Village, 801 Hill Avenue, Reading, 610.378.5550.
2 | TAKE A BOW.
Bows aren’t just for the girls anymore. Take dapper to dashing by adding a bow tie to any boring suit ensemble and turn up the boyish charm. Billy London bow ties in assorted colors available at Boscov’s Department Stores, 4500 Perkiomen Avenue, Reading, 610.779.2000, boscovs.com.
3 | QUICK CHANGE.
For the guy on the go, a cool resource for a quick neck tie fix is Marshalls. With tons of brands, styles and colors to choose from you’ll be able to tie one on in no time and still keep your cool. Calvin Klein Neck Tie, $13.99. Available at Marshalls, 2783 Papermill Rd., Wyomissing, 610.371.8370, marshallsonline.com
4 | CHEAP CHIC.
Looking fine doesn’t have to cost a fortune. For fun vintage steals and stylish, yet frugal, fashion, you can scour the store and find your own suiting secret. Necktie, $1, Goodwill, 602 East Lancaster Avenue, Shillington, 610.777.5250, goodwill.com.
5 | POCKET PALS.
Square up your suiting with a pocket square that complements your neck ware. By pairing polka dots or paisley patterns with a similar shade of neck tie, you can go from pulled together to polished in a split second. Necktie, $59.50; Pocket Square, $29.50. Available at Paul Fredrick, paulfredrick.com, 800.247.1417.
