Tie

A green and white striped tie in smooth polyester, cut to drape cleanly and add a bit of pattern to an otherwise plain shirt or suit. It works for men who want a subtle break from solid colours without going loud.

Stripes are an easy way to lift a plain shirt. Pair this one with a white or light blue shirt under a navy or charcoal suit for the office, or wear it to a wedding or other formal occasion when you want a touch more character than a single-colour tie gives you.

The woven stripe pattern is the whole point here: it reads clean and deliberate up close, and it sits well against both plain and patterned suits.

Not for you if you prefer a plain, single-colour tie.