What color tie to wear with a navy suit and a light blue shirt. ... consider a tie with light patterns or textures. ... opt for earthy or warm-toned ties such as burgundy, rust, or forest green.

This tie's off-center pattern catches attention, while the large checks and blue hue of the shirt provide a more soothing background. Nautica shirt ($40) and tie ($35), (877) 628-8422 Watch Next ...

Grooms looking to add their own style to their suit or tuxedo should look to their tie choice to personalize a wedding-day ...

To take a bolder step, pair complementary colors, like a blue shirt with a soft yellow tie. Whenever mixing patterns, remember that the stronger pattern in a suit or shirt, the weaker pattern ...

Color options: Light Blue-Navy, Green, Navy-Blue, Navy-Purple, Red; Sometimes, it's fun to go a bit throwback with your choice of tie, as with this option from famed American clothier Brooks Brothers.

Q I was attending a funeral, and had a black suit and white shirt but was unclear what tie to wear. I chose a nondescript gray and red pattern. I realized that I'm never comfortable with what to ...

Just add a couple of brown shirts and ties to the blue you already own and the possibilities quickly become limitless and, best of all, totally mistake-proof. Shirt, $190 by Richard James at ...