Okay, so I wanted to put together some decent shirt and tie sets, but I didn’t want to spend a fortune. Here’s how I went about it.
First Steps: Figuring Out What I Already Had
First, I dug through my closet. I checked out all my shirts and ties to see what I was working with. I found a few solid-colored shirts – white, light blue, and a pale yellow – that were in pretty good shape.
Hitting the Stores (and the Internet)
Next, I needed some ties. I started by looking online. I looked at some stores but nothing caught my eyes.
- I wanted some basic patterns like stripes and maybe a polka dot or two.
- I also wanted to make sure the ties weren’t too wide or too skinny – something classic.
The Matching Game
This was the tricky part. I laid out my shirts on the bed and started experimenting.
- The white shirt? Easy. Pretty much any tie works with white.
- The light blue shirt? I found that a navy blue tie with thin red stripes looked pretty sharp.
- The pale yellow shirt? This one was tougher. I decided to go with a darker, patterned tie – maybe something with burgundy or forest green.
Putting It All Together
After a bit of trial and error, I managed to put together a few solid combinations:
- White shirt + navy blue tie with small white polka dots. Classic!
- Light blue shirt + navy blue tie with thin red stripes. A bit more preppy.
- Pale yellow shirt + burgundy tie with a subtle paisley pattern. A little bolder, but still works.
I feel like I have a good start now. I can mix and match these for different occasions, and I didn’t have to break the bank to do it. It just took a little planning and some patience!
