Visual Guide to Matching Shirts and Ties

If you’ve ever tried to put together a stylish formal (or semi-formal) outfit, whether it’s for work or for a social event, you’ll likely be familiar with the surprisingly tricky task of picking a complementary tie to go with your shirt.

It might sound incredibly basic, but matching your shirt and tie can be more difficult than you might think, particularly when you start introducing several colours or complex patterns.

So how can you make sure your tie choices match suitably with your shirts? Luckily, there are a handful of simple rules you can follow to keep your shirt and tie combinations looking stylish and on point. This new infographic from Jacamo perfectly demonstrates these rules, with a couple of extra tips thrown in for good measure: