| The word on the street is that the skinny tie has | | | | separates, lightweight gray jackets, and loose shorts. If |
| returned. That being said, timeless, classic skinny | | | | you go for a standard black skinny tie, be sure to |
| neckwear has never strayed too far from the catwalk | | | | wear it against a crisp, white shirt. Don't be afraid to |
| and remains an essential item for any man's wardrobe. | | | | spice things up a bit and consider going for color or |
| Their unique look makes them a firm favorite, | | | | patterns which are all the rage just now. Narrow |
| attracting men who require elegance and sophistication | | | | neckwear looks best when it hangs somewhere |
| in their everyday wear, but also a popular choice for | | | | between 3 inches or just above the belt (never below!) |
| more casual styles. It's definitely a winner! | | | | Here are a few particular styles that were seen |
| The thin necktie is linked closely with the 50s and 60s | | | | parading down the catwalks this summer that will no |
| decades. If you were born after the 60s, you might | | | | doubt be all over town during the following months and |
| have seen the evidence of this trend on the popular | | | | throughout the winter: |
| TV show 'Mad Men', set in 1960s America. Its costume | | | | - Monochrome thin neckties teamed with similar |
| has inspired many designers to ditch wide ties in favor | | | | backgrounds like button-down oxford shirts |
| of thinner versions. This summer, we have witnessed | | | | - Khaki on khaki combinations, deep tan patterned |
| designers such as Prada, Gucci and Dolce & | | | | shirts with a slightly lighter tie. |
| Gabbana, to name a few, all showcasing their skinny | | | | - Shiny neckwear were seen a lot, nearly always |
| neckwear on the runway. Celebrities such as Jude | | | | contrasting the shirt beneath. The suit was also seen in |
| Law, Brad Pitt and David Beckham are all choosing | | | | shiny fabrics, to accentuate the look |
| skinny neckties. It is true that it's all down to personal | | | | - Colors were either neutral tones or deep bold colors. |
| taste and being fashion savvy is not everyone's cup | | | | There was really a lot of variation in color and pattern. |
| of tea, but the skinny tie is a classic in its own right and | | | | - Fitted suits with straight legs, a skinny tie and high |
| will always carry an air of distinction. | | | | leather boots were looking very modern and turned |
| There are many ways you can wear your skinny | | | | plenty of heads. |
| neckwear, but most will say that a collar is essential. | | | | There were some concerns that a narrow necktie is |
| This is not something easily pulled off matched with a | | | | not suited to men who are conscious of their rounder |
| T-shirt. A modern suit (excluding double-breasted), | | | | tummies but others disagreed. If you are one of those |
| preferably slim fitting, will show your necktie off at its | | | | men consider buttoning up the jacket or wearing a |
| best. Other items of clothing which compliment this | | | | v-neck jumper over your shirt. Voila! |
| trend include linen suits, deep v-necked sweater | | | | |