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Men's Ties

Discover M.J. Bale's collection of men's ties, including silk, patterned and knitted ties for business, weddings and formal occasions. The right tie should complement your shirt, suit or jacket and dress code, bringing the colours, patterns and proportions of your outfit together. At M.J. Bale, we work with a range of makers and weavers, including our long-term partners in Lake Como, to create wearable pieces of art.

Match Your Tie to Your Shirt & Suit

Start with your shirt and suit, then choose a tie that complements the overall colour palette. Classic colours and restrained patterns pair easily with business shirts and suits, while textured or knitted ties can soften a less formal tailored look.

Consider the shirt collar and jacket lapel when choosing your tie. The proportions should feel balanced, with the tie width complementing the scale of the collar and lapels.

Choose a Tie for the Dress Code

Selecting the right tie is a matter of dressing for the occasion.

For business dressing, silk ties in classic colours or subtle patterns offer a polished finish. For weddings, consider the suit, season and dress code, with more flexibility for colour, pattern and texture. For black-tie events, choose a bow tie with a tuxedo rather than a standard necktie.

Complete the outfit with a pocket square for an additional accent. It should complement your tie and wider colour palette rather than match the tie exactly.

FAQs

Choose your suit and shirt first, then select a tie that complements their colours and patterns. If your shirt or suit is patterned, a solid or subtly textured tie can help balance the outfit.

A navy suit pairs with a wide range of tie colours, including burgundy, green, blue and tonal navy. Consider your shirt colour and dress code when choosing the combination.

A charcoal suit pairs well with burgundy, navy, green, grey and black ties. Lighter or more textured ties can soften the look, while darker shades create a sharper, more formal combination. 

Choose a wedding tie based on the dress code, suit and season. Silk ties offer a refined option for formal weddings, while more relaxed celebrations allow greater flexibility with colour, pattern and texture.

As a general rule, darker suits pair more easily with darker tie colours, while lighter suits work well with softer shades such as ivory, champagne and silver. Tonal combinations are a sophisticated option, where the suit, shirt and tie introduce subtle variations in shade and texture.

For a business suit, choose a silk tie in a classic colour or restrained pattern that complements your business shirt and tailoring.

For a traditional black-tie dress code, wear a black bow tie with your tuxedo and formal shirt rather than a standard necktie.