If you are an office worker, knitted ties are an accessory that is well worth considering. They can help you relax your formal looks without sacrificing your professional image.
Likewise, they form a great team with the typical pieces of the smart casual look: shirt with buttoned collar, chinos and blazer. Below you can take a look at some of our favorite knitted ties.
Plain knitted ties
Massimo Dutti
Massimo Dutti, € 39.95
Rubinacci
Mr Porter, € 85
Lanvin
Matches Fashion, € 120
Knitted ties are suitable on many occasions. Wear them to go to the office or to go out to dinner with your partner. Due to its relaxed effect, in important meetings you may prefer to wear your other ties.
Solid colors are a great choice. Massimo Dutti, Rubinacci and Lanvin - as well as most fashion houses - opt for the versatility and sobriety of neutral tones. If you go for this style, consider burgundy, navy blue, and of course black.
Patterned knit ties
Dunhill
Matches Fashion, € 103
Paul Smith
Mr Porter, € 150
Tom Ford
Mr Porter, € 220
If you're feeling daring, you can choose patterned knit ties. The most popular are striped and polka dots.Like these from Dunhill, Paul Smith and Tom Ford.
Although they represent a more colorful option, their use of colors is generally quite subtle. Given the rather informal nature of this plugin, including extravagant motifs would be too much. That's why Paul Smith chooses elegant white polka dots and Tom Ford a clean and professional diagonal stripes, while Dunhill opts for thick stripes in two neutral tones, such as navy blue and brown.