https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-a-tie-without-looking-like-a-dork Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 12 May 2026 11:44:28 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-a-tie-without-looking-like-a-dork#post-546440 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:33:12 +0000 Mander 546440@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@ Girl X: I just looked through the outfits on your website, and I have to say, the cross-body necklace thing is way cool! I would probably look pretty silly wearing a similar thing but I'm going to experiment with it for sure!</p> <p>I just started thinking about ties as I came across one of my husband's in the donation box. He never liked it, but I love the pattern, so I rescued it thinking that I could create some sort of craft with it. And it just dawned on me that *I* could wear it myself! Duh! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-a-tie-without-looking-like-a-dork#post-544489 Sat, 18 Feb 2012 22:52:25 +0000 Isabel 544489@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>from alterationsneeded.com</p> <p>and petiteearlymorning.com </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-a-tie-without-looking-like-a-dork#post-544361 Sat, 18 Feb 2012 21:00:15 +0000 Girl X 544361@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>JJSloane - A bowtie? Seriously? That's so awesome! Please please please wear your bowtie! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-a-tie-without-looking-like-a-dork#post-544308 Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:46:06 +0000 Lisa 544308@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great question, I like this look but have been too shy to try it out yet myself. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-a-tie-without-looking-like-a-dork#post-544252 Sat, 18 Feb 2012 18:36:20 +0000 Anonymous 544252@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't know that it's inspirational...but I have worn something similar to this outfit a few times.</p> <p>I would also totally steal your outfit Lyn*! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-a-tie-without-looking-like-a-dork#post-544099 Sat, 18 Feb 2012 15:22:07 +0000 krishnidoux 544099@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ornella thank you for bringing back those links! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-a-tie-without-looking-like-a-dork#post-543937 Sat, 18 Feb 2012 04:02:33 +0000 Sveta 543937@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the main thing is to "own" the look and be comfortable in it. I have not worn a real man tie yet (my hubby does not have them so I have no source but I did wear scarves tied like ties inside the collar. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-a-tie-without-looking-like-a-dork#post-543859 Sat, 18 Feb 2012 02:29:40 +0000 catgirl 543859@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here's my version, in which I do look a bit like a dorky boy, but I liked it anyway:</p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-buttoned-up-blue-blazer-boots-fryes" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....oots-fryes</a></p> <p>I love the fact that the tie is a Liberty print, which makes it feminine even in this outfit. Also, not being able to knot a tie properly takes away from the masculine element. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-a-tie-without-looking-like-a-dork#post-543764 Sat, 18 Feb 2012 00:57:42 +0000 Jjsloane 543764@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As a bigger woman (on top especially) I don't feel comfortable yet with the look although I'm dying to try it. I wore one for years waitressing so that adds to my reluctance. I do have a great bowtie, but that is way to advanced for me. Great links are provided. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-a-tie-without-looking-like-a-dork#post-543758 Sat, 18 Feb 2012 00:51:16 +0000 nicoleb 543758@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've worn a men's tie around my waist as a belt but i don't think i've wore one around my neck yet. Glad you got some links to check out! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-a-tie-without-looking-like-a-dork#post-543753 Sat, 18 Feb 2012 00:43:25 +0000 Anonymous 543753@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fernanda was my inspiration, too, I thought it was a very feminine way to wear a man's tie. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-a-tie-without-looking-like-a-dork#post-543742 Sat, 18 Feb 2012 00:08:09 +0000 Eva 543742@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fernanda's outfit (last link in Ornella's response) inspired me to wear a tie. Although masculine inspired, it is still very feminine. I just wore it last week and got lots of compliments. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-a-tie-without-looking-like-a-dork#post-543736 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 23:52:24 +0000 Girl X 543736@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I find neck ties easier to wear than most other non necklace neck wear. If the whole tie is going to be visible I try to keep it on the narrow side. They're easiest to wear with a solid colour button up shirt (white is a no brainer), but putting them over prints can be fun too. It's a super cute look - you should totally try it.</p> <p>A couple of my past outfits with neckties: <a href="http://www.gurgleslurp.com/?tag=neck-tie" rel="nofollow">http://www.gurgleslurp.com/?tag=neck-tie</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-a-tie-without-looking-like-a-dork#post-543732 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 23:42:00 +0000 Victoria 543732@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>thanks, Ornella! These are all great looks<br /> Lyn: I love your WIW! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-a-tie-without-looking-like-a-dork#post-543723 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 23:28:17 +0000 Ornella 543723@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Victoria, rule number one: do not think of yourself as one ;-)</p> <p>Next, how about tying the square silk(y) scarf like a tie to start with, then you can move on to the real thing once you start feeling more comfortable.</p> <p>Perhaps pick something low-contrast as well, to minimize how visible your new style experiment is, so you are less self-contentious.</p> <p>Something to get you started:<br /> <a href="http://youlookfab.com/2011/05/18/the-neck-tie-scarf/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2011/05/.....tie-scarf/</a></p> <p>Or this (very recent):<br /> <a href="http://youlookfab.com/2012/02/13/fashion-week-day-3/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2012/02/.....eek-day-3/</a></p> <p>Or *this* - Advanced user level :-)<br /> <a href="http://youlookfab.com/2011/03/07/fernanda-debuts-her-new-look-on-tv/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2011/03/.....ook-on-tv/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-a-tie-without-looking-like-a-dork#post-543711 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 23:15:10 +0000 lyn* 543711@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wore a tie out for wings with friends once ... <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-wings-w-the-guys-and-inspired-by-jean-luc-picard-rofl" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....icard-rofl</a></p> <p>:) There's my WIW. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-a-tie-without-looking-like-a-dork#post-543707 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 23:13:27 +0000 DonnaF 543707@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>FWIW, except during Fashion Week, I think Angie tends to wear ties INSIDE her collar, a little down her neck. Men's ties have been varying widths over the decades, and I would want to be sure that the width is in scale with your bone structure and not too overpowering. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-a-tie-without-looking-like-a-dork#post-543697 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 23:02:19 +0000 Meredith1953 543697@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Victoria,<br /> I'm sure you would look great in a tie! The bloggers you were inspired by sound like a good source to emulate. Ties can run the gamut of looking buttoned up or very casual so it depends on what you look you are going for. I agree it is hard to find a lot of inspiring pictures. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-a-tie-without-looking-like-a-dork#post-543680 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 22:43:29 +0000 Victoria 543680@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have seen several bloggers wearing ties and looking fabulous. I'm a little chicken to experiment on my own. anyone has pics for inspiration? I looked online and couldn't find many women wearing ties </p>