Need a tie recommendation for a job interview

[mrmilo]

Hello,

I know there are countless threads on this topic, but I couldn't find any recent ones that were helpful. I have my first job interview coming out of college and plan on wearing a well tailored Navy Suit, White Dress Shirt, Brown Cap Toe shoes, and a brown belt..

What I need help with is the tie. I currently have this tie in Burgundy/Navy
http://www.brooksbrothers.com/BB#4-...ar_MA02079_Color=DKRD&contentpos=10&cgid=0210

But I don't know how I feel about it for a formal job interview. Any suggestions would help as I have about a month and wouldn't mind buying a new tie for the interview.


Thanks

 

[trum01]

I would not recommend wearing that.

Go with a maroon grenadine or maroon / green pin dot. Check out Kent Wang. The idea is to get something sharp but muted. Not something that is too bright or draws attention.

Also - black is more formal than brown. So if the job requires formal attire, go with back belt and black oxfords.

 

[GBR]

It does not say a great deal about you if you are unsure even how to dress.

 

[mosivy]

I think the tie you currently own is a safe and conservative choice. A grenadine or a pin dot tie could also do the job.

These blog posts might benefit you:
http://www.nomanwalksalone.com/index.php/news/index/view/id/1263/
http://www.shermansalley.com/style/2015/11/30/how-to-dress-for-an-interview

 

[bc78]

I agree with the Kent Wang recommendation. The burgundy or navy grenadine are ties you can wear with almost anything and are appropriate for interviews. Brooks has solid color ties too

I also agree that you should wear black shoes. Allen Edmonds shoebank or these will do for a reasonable price: https://www.meermin.es/articulo.php?idArt=4702#

If you can afford them, try this:

http://us.skoaktiebolaget.se/collections/carlos-santos/products/carlos-santos-black-dress-shoes

or this:

http://us.skoaktiebolaget.se/collections/carmina/products/carmina-work-wear

 

[Claghorn]

Agree with black shoes and a solid burgundy necktie, grenadine or a nice matte twill.

 

[mrmilo]

thanks for the recommendations, I really like the burgundy grenadine option. Standard is preferred over slim in a business setting correct?

 

[mrmilo]

I know how to dress in social settings, but I want to make sure I am aptly dressed for a business/work environment to which I have not been previously exposed to. That's why forums like this with senior members like you exist

 

[mrmilo]

I will definitely need to pickup some black dress shoes at some point anyways, thanks for the recommendations the Carlos Santos are nice and the Meermin are sharp for the price.

 

[Claghorn]

3.25-3.5 is the best width for a tie, unless you are exceedingly narrow or wide.

 

[mrmilo]

3.25-3.5 is the best width for a tie, unless you are exceedingly narrow or wide.

thank you

 

[mosivy]

It depends on your proportions. I'm a 38R and personally I like a width of 8cm: between 3 and 3.25 inches.

 

[Alpha11]

The tie you have is either called a Bar tie or repp tie which is around number 3 on the formal tie list behind dot and so the design can be used in a interview however, the color is the real issue here. So if you lime the style then change the color to some like a navy.

 

[bc78]



3.25-3.5 is the best width for a tie, unless you are exceedingly narrow or wide.

This is accurate. If you're slim, 3 inches is totally work appropriate. I'm 5'10 and 150lbs so I always go with a 3 inch tie.

 

[trum01]

This is accurate. If you're slim, 3 inches is totally work appropriate. I'm 5'10 and 150lbs so I always go with a 3 inch tie.

Agreed.