Throw away your old ties that span from nipple to nipple, or at least stop wearing them. When it comes to ties- thin is in. Go out and buy a few solid 2-2.5″ ties that compliment your best suits. Don’t buy them so thin that people mistake you for the drummer of the Jonas Brothers, but buy them thin enough to look modern and elegant.
Before
After
Notice all the little upgrades- round shoes, pocket square, thinner tie, fitted suit.
Come to think of it- your belt should be thinner too.
Suit, $595, by DKNY. Shirt, $40, by Van Heusen. Tie, $135, by Ralph Lauren Black Label. Shoes, $190, by Geox. Tie bar and pocket square by Paul Stuart. Watch by Alfex.
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