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How to Match a Suit with a Tie and Shirt

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By eHow Contributing Writer
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For many men, matching a tie and shirt with their suit is an impossible task. It doesn't have to be that way. You can easily match almost every tie in your wardrobe with a coordinating suit and shirt. Once you understand a few basic coordinating tricks, you can always present yourself as the professional you are.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions
  1. Step 1

    Match the tie and shirt with the suit. The suit is the dominant item of the three and the most expensive part of a professional wardrobe. A dark blue, black or gray suit is a must have for many professional meetings and can be a versatile piece of clothing.

  2. Step 2

    Wear white shirts with any color tie to coordinate with your suit. This is a standard look for the business professional that is hard to beat.

  3. Step 3

    Coordinate colors. With your dark blue suit, try a blue shirt and a yellow, gold, burgundy or navy tie. Choose a navy blue or burgundy tie and a pale pink shirt to wear with your black or gray suit. If you have a brown suit, choose a yellow or tan shirt with a tie in a different shade of brown than your suit.

  4. Step 4

    Jazz up the combo with stripes. Choose a striped shirt. Pick the dominant color in the shirt. Match it with your suit. Choose a tie that has some element that is the same color as the shirt's dominant color. For example, wear a blue striped shirt with your blue suit. Pick a tie with blue elements in it to coordinate.

  5. Step 5

    Remember combinations that look good together. You don't have to always wear the same shirt and tie together, but if you're in a pinch for time as you get dressed in the morning, it's always good to have some favorite combinations in your wardrobe ready to go.

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