The Micro Wave (shirt and tie)

Shirt and tie

The Rule to Remember
The key to this look is to pair a light shirt with a dark tie, and vice versa. That way you won't send anyone into a seizure. Got it?

Shirt, $440 by Prada. Tie, $125 by Z Zegna.



"Put together shirts and ties that have really little dots or checks—which is usually a 'don't' when you're pattern mixing. From a distance, they appear to be solid, but when you're up close, there is serious texture there."

Shirt, $325 by Ralph Lauren Black Label. Tie, $115 by Polo Ralph Lauren.

Shirt, $70 by Calvin Klein. Tie, $60 by DKNY.

Shirt, $295 by Canali. Tie, $89 by Smart Turnout.

Shirt, $245 by Ian Velardi. Tie, $130 by Band of Outsiders.