Most men consider black and white the most popular necktie color. For a reason we speak of a black tie attire and white tie dress code. While black and white are the most formal bow tie colors, neck ties can add formality in several other color shades. One of the overlooked formal necktie colors is silver. Below is a guide on how to wear, and how to match the silver necktie. In addition we feature three popular silver ties and give you ideas on how to dress each tie up or down.
The Solid Silver Tie
Without doubt, the solid color tie made from a smooth and shiny silk is the most formal design and pattern (or non-pattern). This solid silver silk tie will be a perfect choice for a classic formal or semi-formal dress code. It will be a perfect accessory for a “black tie optional” dress code in combination with white dress shirt, black or charcoal suit, and a matching silver handkerchief. We also suggest that this tie is knotted with a slightly asymmetric Four in Hand knot.
Add More Texture
If solid color ties are too plain for you then we suggest you have a look at this light silver tie with fine cross-pattern. The pattern is woven into the fabric and adds a nice texture to the fabric. Besides having a different texture the weave adds a unique sheen to the tie. It appears to be solid in plain in color but a closer look actually shows the intricate fabric weave. This tie suits formal as well as semi-formal dress codes.
Formal Silver Tie with Stripes
Who says that striped ties are meant for business? This solid color striped tie is one of our most formal striped neckties. It is made from a single color yarn and the striped pattern is created by switching the yarn’s weaving direction. If you are looking to add some pattern to your formal or semi-formal attire then this silver tie is for you. For more information as well as a bigger picture, please click on the image on the left.
Blazers don’t have a very good public rep. They’re often seen as stuffy, boring pieces that should only be worn when going to formal events and hosting game shows. Men’s fashion today, however, offers you quite a few options in the blazer department, with quite a few that are more than appropriate for non-formal situations. Even when you don’t plan to wear a necktie, there are still ways to score style points with a blazer.
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No.612 in a limited series – Or the husband-to-be? He has a house in Como Lake and a lovely yacht. What does he look for in a girlfriend?
Paolo’s very particular. I mean, I met him last summer as I was enjoying my holiday in Portofino with my girlfriend. He was very laid-back, cool and easy to talk to. He seemed like a decent guy to us. As he was in the city for work that day, he was feeling lonely so we invited him out for dinner.
We still remember all the details of his outfit. Sportive linen jacket, poplin shirt, nice cotton shorts, chic belt, woven shoes without any lace… It was a to-die-for outfit with the sun shining like never before in the background and the Portofino sky as blue as a perfect sapphire. 
He never took off his glasses though, it seemed like he wanted to keep his mysterious attitude. I admit that it was kind of awkward to dine with him in a restaurant where he would refuse not to take his shades off. 
As we were talking, he seemed quite interested in how wonderful a couple we were so he asked: ‘I’m a very good guy, I have a house in Como Lake and a lovely yacht. I love sailing, fishing, dancing on the beach… I hate one night stands and I hope to settle down with a perfect someone as soon as possible because I am quite bored of searching… Don’t you have any friends to introduce me to?’
We were like… Um… You know, in an awkard silence. I mean we barely knew the guy. Ok he met the requirements of many girls in the world: chic outfit, nice hairdo, lots of money, cool attitude, friendly personality and so on… Yet introducing a stranger to a close friend… No, not really our cup of tea. 
So, working for Dolce&Gabbana, I said maybe I could introduce him to YOU, Swide Readers to see if there’s anyone interested in meeting him.
Who knows what kind of presents that might be waiting for you in his chic weekend bag?
We loved his shoes as well. He changed them for the night. It was very special, like made of the material of these big rice bags, you know what I mean? Next morning, I went to the Dolce&Gabbana to get everything he had on and met these price tags. Let me introduce them to you:
