# Would you buy a nice solid red tie? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [July 27, 2009, 12:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-buy-a-nice-solid-red-tie/504367 "2009-07-27T00:14:21Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![dalej42](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/67e7ee/32.png) [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2009, 12:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-buy-a-nice-solid-red-tie/504367/1 "2009-07-27T00:14:21Z")
I’ve always loved the solid red tie against a pinstripe suit. Do you think this look is outdated? Grey suit, white shirt, red tie is a classic look. I think it also works with a dark blue suit and white shirt. ---
**Author:** ![chacoguy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/50afbb/32.png) [@chacoguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chacoguy)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2009, 12:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-buy-a-nice-solid-red-tie/504367/2 "2009-07-27T00:19:59Z")
I’d only buy one for my solid red railroad. ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2009, 12:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-buy-a-nice-solid-red-tie/504367/3 "2009-07-27T00:55:51Z")
Yes, I have one, but I don’t wear it very often. I prefer either a small pattern or a pretty bold stripe, depending on my shirt and coat. ---
**Author:** ![drastic\_quench](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e36b37/32.png) [@drastic\_quench](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drastic_quench)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2009, 1:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-buy-a-nice-solid-red-tie/504367/4 "2009-07-27T01:07:39Z")
I did buy one, and it was for my pinstripe suit. It’s as timeless as a lady’s black cocktail dress. ---
**Author:** ![DrFidelius](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/drfidelius/32/3447_2.png) [@DrFidelius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrFidelius)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2009, 1:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-buy-a-nice-solid-red-tie/504367/5 "2009-07-27T01:11:58Z")
I like the red tie, white shirt, blue suit look. But that may be because in real life, I am Clark Kent. ---
**Author:** ![cactus\_waltz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/74df32/32.png) [@cactus\_waltz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cactus_waltz)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2009, 1:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-buy-a-nice-solid-red-tie/504367/6 "2009-07-27T01:30:07Z")
Well, sure. Though I think burgundy is more flattering to my complexion. ---
**Author:** ![Beware\_of\_Doug](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/278dde/32.png) [@Beware\_of\_Doug](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beware_of_Doug)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2009, 1:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-buy-a-nice-solid-red-tie/504367/7 "2009-07-27T01:34:57Z")
No thanks, got one. Saving it for my [Spirit](http://www.willeisner.com/will_eisner_week_website/2009/02/17/TheSpirit.jpg) impression. ---
**Author:** ![pseudotriton\_ruber\_ruber](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/a9a28c/32.png) [@pseudotriton\_ruber\_ruber](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pseudotriton_ruber_ruber)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2009, 1:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-buy-a-nice-solid-red-tie/504367/8 "2009-07-27T01:45:18Z")
How much are you selling it for? ---
**Author:** ![Askance](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/askance/32/8281_2.png) [@Askance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Askance)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2009, 2:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-buy-a-nice-solid-red-tie/504367/9 "2009-07-27T02:00:36Z")
I have a narrow leather red tie that (I think) looks great. However I have now not worn any tie for as long as I can remember, 10 years at least. ---
**Author:** ![panache45](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/panache45/32/64_2.png) [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2009, 4:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-buy-a-nice-solid-red-tie/504367/10 "2009-07-27T04:53:12Z")
The OP works with the pinstripe suit. If the suit’s solid navy, I’d wear a shirt with some pattern. ---
**Author:** ![Chronos](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chronos/32/134_2.png) [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2009, 5:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-buy-a-nice-solid-red-tie/504367/11 "2009-07-27T17:02:17Z")
I have enough neckties that I can usually pick out exactly the one I like for a particular shirt and occasion. But a simple solid red tie is a perfectly acceptable tie for any occasion, and is never the wrong choice. ---
**Author:** ![Cisco](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ccd318/32.png) [@Cisco](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cisco)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2009, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-buy-a-nice-solid-red-tie/504367/12 "2009-07-27T17:08:01Z")
I’d have to see it. If it’s a nice cut and made out of a nice material then absolutely. Otherwise it could easily look really cheap and tacky. My red tie has a very subtle pattern on it so I suppose it would look just as nice if it were solid red. But for criminey’s sake I hope you’re not wearing a tie this time of year! That would be cruel and unusual punishment. ---
**Author:** ![Markxxx](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/5daacb/32.png) [@Markxxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Markxxx)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2009, 12:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-buy-a-nice-solid-red-tie/504367/13 "2009-07-28T00:24:21Z")
I’d buy one and if you like it, you should buy it too. Remember if you buy something because everyone else thinks it’s cool, it isn’t. But if you buy something, no matter how cool it isn’t, because YOU like it, then it becomes cool. ---
**Author:** ![Spectre\_of\_Pithecanthropus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spectre_of_pithecanthropus/32/12343_2.png) [@Spectre\_of\_Pithecanthropus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spectre_of_Pithecanthropus)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2009, 12:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-buy-a-nice-solid-red-tie/504367/14 "2009-07-28T00:28:35Z")
I haven’t put on a suit or tie in a couple of years, but yeah–I like solid red ties, and ties of any solid color that goes all right with the shirt and jacket.