| Mad Men is not just a hit TV show on AMC, the | | | | to create a fun and comfortable look, perfect for |
| fabulous vintage and skinny neckties seen on the | | | | young men. |
| show have become a major trend in men's fashion. | | | | Styling with Skinny Neckwear |
| The Modern Men TV hit takes place in the 1960s and | | | | Though skinny neckties look great, their narrowness |
| the 60s gave birth to narrow neckwear. Now men's | | | | means they are just not the best look for bigger men. |
| magazines like GQ and Esquire have caught on the | | | | Buff, muscular men will look more pulled together with |
| trend, red carpets everywhere are featuring the | | | | a regular width tie. Also, the slim neckwear look is |
| hottest male celebrities capturing the look and even | | | | more in tune with younger men. To still get the look of |
| designers are turning to the show for inspiration for | | | | the Mad Man TV show, older men and more buffer |
| vintage ties. For men who want to pull off this look, | | | | man can go with something that is thin, but somewhat |
| remember today's thin neckties should have a | | | | wider than the 2 inch neckties. |
| contemporary look. | | | | Men can also just turn to vintage ties. Pure silk fabrics |
| When to Wear Skinny Ties | | | | in soft light blues, muted grays, browns and greens |
| Skinny or vintage neckwear is such a hot trend, | | | | carry off the vintage look that reined during the |
| because they can be dressed up or down depending | | | | rockabilly era. Of course, plaid, featuring graphics, bright |
| on the event and the personal style of the wearer. | | | | reds, purples and oranges can also be worn. When |
| Everyone from young boys to executives is pulling off | | | | going with bold neckwear remember that the more |
| this look that gives an instant edge of cool. | | | | attention seeking the accessory is, the more tuned |
| For business professionals, a patterned, tailored suit or | | | | down the suit should be, to keep from looking too busy. |
| patterned shirt can be paired with solid or colored | | | | Finding a Vintage Necktie |
| vintage neckties. Keep the look professional by | | | | Thrift shops are a great place to look for these |
| choosing a tie that is slightly narrower than usual, | | | | accessories, but for vintage inspired looks, a number of |
| creating an impression of confidence and authority. | | | | fashion designers have created styles inspired by Mad |
| Make sure the pattern is also not too bright which can | | | | Men. Among them is fashion designer Michael Kors |
| cause the outfit to be too loud. | | | | who recently created an early 60s inspired line. Online |
| At a black tie affair thin neckwear paired with a | | | | vintage ties from the era can be purchased as well as |
| traditional black suit and white button down is a | | | | skinny versions inspired by the show, listed on auction |
| timeless look. For a casual look, a skinny necktie can | | | | sites and sold by high end designers. Proportions are |
| also be paired with a cotton shirt and a vest. Push up | | | | important when wearing skinnier neckwear, so keep it |
| the sleeves on a long sleeved shirt or go with short | | | | in balance with the outfit by making sure the necktie |
| sleeves and add a shirt striped or bold colored thin ties | | | | hits above the belt. |