How to dress for work - Autumn edit

As the days start to get darker and more gloomy and with Christmas looming everyone could do with a pick me up. So why not cheer yourself up with some new stylish additions to your wardrobe. A new accessory can transform last years clothing into new on trend outfits. Check patterns have become the new stripes, neckerchiefs are more popular than ever and 70's style is creeping back. Duffel coats are the height of fashion, velvet is making a come back and metallic fabrics are all the rage. Especially prominent colours of the moment are sky blue and a variety of red and pinks. 

Outfit Inspiration

If you are looking for some inspiration on what to wear to work this Autumn look no further. Here are some suggestions from us at ww.fabties.com on how to follow this seasons fashion trends at work.

A great alternative to a neckerchief is a cravat. They give off the same casual yet debonair feel but can also be slightly more formal, making them perfect for a work environment. This Van Buck Tiny Paisley Navy and Red Patterned Cravat would be the perfect addition to your office wear and the colours are very fashionable this season. You can see our collection of casual cravats here: http://bit.ly/2dRuIfc and our plain self tie cravats here: http://bit.ly/2eIXhue

Combine two integral styles by adding a hint of pink and check pattern to your outfit with this Van Buck Dress Stewart Tartan Tie. Wear it with a white shirt and some dark navy blue brushed cotton trousers for a smart casual office look.

Wear our Plain Sky Blue Cotton Bow Tie by Knightsbridge with a black velvet dinner jacket, a white shirt and some black trousers for a very dapper look. 

This Plain Platinum Slim Tie  is made from satin polyester so has a metallic effect. It would look great with a pair of our Plain Black Trouser Braces, a pale blue shirt, some black trousers and a black duffel coat. 

How to Wear Cufflinks

Cufflinks can be worn with either single or double cuffs. You should ensure the holes on the cuffs are aligned with the insides of the cuffs touching each other so that the hemmed edges of the cuffs are facing outwards from the wrist. Otherwise you can overlap the cuffs with one on top of the other which gives a more stream lined and business-like look.

Cufflinks are usually kept for formal and semi-formal occasions and worn with a suit and tie. However you can wear cufflinks whenever you want to as long as you have a shirt with button holes in the cuffs rather than button fastenings.

We have a great range of cufflinks to choose from. We sell cufflinks in matching patterns to the ties, bow ties and cravats that we offer, as well as cufflinks perfect for weddings and a variety of other styles.

Outfit Inspiration

We have put together some great outfits to give you examples of how you can wear cufflinks to different occasions.

Whether you are a member of the wedding party or a guest we think this black suit would look great with a white shirt, our Mens Black and Green Swirl Bow Tie and Silver Plated Knot Cufflinks.

If you are going to the races why not wear this grey suit and waistcoat with our Paisley Navy Blue Cufflinks and Van Buck Blue Fleur De Lis Motif Navy Tie. 

You can wear cufflinks with this slightly less formal outfit of navy trousers, a white shirt, our Mens Polka Dot Burgundy Tie and Burgundy Polka Dot Cufflinks which would be perfect for the office.

For a special event why not wear this formal black suit and waistcoat with our matching Passion Silver Cufflinks and Mens Passion Silver Scrunchie Cravat. 

Office Attire

We have a great selection of ties to wear at the office. We suggest that stripe, polka dot or pin dot ties are the most appropriate for work as they are more formal and reserved patterns. Whether your office dress code is smart casual or business wear one of our ties could complement your outfit perfectly.

Our range of stripe, polka dot and pin dot ties

Polka Dot

Available in regular, skinny and slim.

Van Buck Polka Dot

Pin Dot

Available in regular and skinny.

Striped

Available in regular, skinny and slim.

Thin Stripe

Available in regular and skinny.

Single Stripe 

Available in regular and skinny.

Outfit Inspiration

We have some great ideas for office wear outfits featuring our wonderful ties. 

 Our Mens Polka Dot Navy Blue Tie perfectly complements this charcoal grey suit. 

This black suit, Mens Burgundy and Black Striped Tie and black shoes make a great office outfit. 

Or why not opt for a navy blue suit, white shirt and a Mens Pin Dot Dark Red Tie.