The Perfect Tie

The black silk knit tie (which I'm wearing today) is the most versatile tie in my collection of about 30 neckties (in varying colors and fabrics). It's the tie I can easily dress up or down. Charcoal suit, white shirt, black silk knit tie. Check. Jack Purcells, slim black trousers, denim jacket, said tie. Check. 

Knit ties still aren't all that common. Getting some men into a necktie can be a nearly a Herculean ordeal. Tell him he only needs one and the complaints will (hopefully) fade. The soft, nubby texture makes it perfect for the summer. The square bottom lends a more casual feel to it, making it a fantastic match for jeans and a simple white shirt. 

Sure, you can wear other ties with jeans and a suit but, this one can go formal (much like in several Ralph Lauren Black Label ads). Black silk ties can go formal but, look stuffy when paired with a sneaker like an Adidas Samba or Chuck Taylor. Meanwhile, silk knit tie in other colors may work well with a multitude of jackets, suits and jeans but, they'll never be as elegant as the tie in black. 

This is the go-to tie.