Burgundy, often known as a classy color, is popular with men’s attire as it helps portray confidence and authority. And who wouldn’t to exude said vibes? Gentleman have been adorning their torsos with burgundy ties for decades, and this decade is certainly no exception.
However, while burgundy is a rich & exquisite color, the notion of strutting around in a burgundy tie for any event other than the most formal of them often appears sacrilegious. But there are ways around it. Burgundy, for all its luxurious connotations, can be worn across a range of functions – whether it be for more casual settings, an evening out, a cocktail reception, date night or interview / work / business presentation settings! With that said, here are some of our favorite burgundy tie combinations!
Business Casual / Date Nights
The Dark Knot's Barrington Stripes Silk Knit Tie
Looking to dress to the nines in a business casual capacity? Whether you’re on a date, or strutting your stuff at the beach, as pictured above, a burgundy knit tie against a lighter grey suit and white shirt is the perfect way to rock that business casual look. The burgundy knit tie adds textural variation to this ensemble, with the horizontal striped pattern standing out perfectly for added effect.
The overall look is complemented by a white pocket square with burgundy hand rolled contrasting edges, and while the pattern of the pocket square is a floral pattern that cannot be seen here, the borders and exposed hand rolled edges of this pocket square have been used to great effect.
Featuring The Dark Knot’s Saratoga Paisley Silk Pocket Square
Featuring The Dark Knot’s Barrington Stripes Silk Knit Tie
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Day Time / Spring / Summer
The Dark Knot's Derry Foulard Burgundy / Blue Silk Tie
While a burgundy tie isn’t typically associated with spring / summer or day time dapper-dom, this look has been pulled off exquisitely. Featuring a beautiful blue plaid suit and blue pocket square, this burgundy tie provides the perfect statement piece. The pattern spacing of this fun geometric foulard silk tie sits perfectly against the narrowly striped red shirt, allowing the tie pattern to pop off. The net result is a stunning ensemble that balances for both pattern and color.
Note the balancing of warm (burgundy) and cool (blue) colors, resulting in a striking level of contrast that will definitely leave heads turning!
Featuring The Dark Knot’s Derry Foulard Burgundy / Blue Silk Tie
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Evening Wear / Cocktail
Looking to make an impression on an evening out? This mid grey suit and elegant light blue shirt is perfectly complemented by this burgundy tie. The solid light blue shirt allows the smaller foulard patterned burgundy tie to stand out perfectly, resulting in a clean, elegant and dapper look.
Featuring The Dark Knot’s Stafford Squares Burgundy Silk Tie
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Cocktail Parties
The Dark Knot's Guilford Abstract Burgundy Silk Tie
Another stunning combination that is perfect for a cocktail party. While we would probably go with a solid shirt, the pattern variation between the smaller spaced burgundy foulard tie and the larger spaced plaid vest works perfectly. This three piece ensemble has definitely been worn to make a lasting impression!
Featuring The Dark Knot’s Guilford Abstract Burgundy Silk Tie
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Weddings
The Dark Knot's Dorchester Foulard Burgundy Silk Tie
Looking to make an impression at your next wedding reception? Few items will add as much dramatic effect as a burgundy silk tie.
The above look works seamlessly, with the smaller spaced burgundy foulard silk tie set against the larger patterned checkered shirt. While this is the inverse of what we typically suggest (larger patterned ties against smaller patterned shirts), this combination creates a stunning look, where the typical pattern proportions between shirt and tie have been flipped! The look is polished off perfectly with an elegant plaid suit.
Featuring The Dark Knot’s Dorchester Foulard Burgundy Silk Tie
Featuring The Dark Knot’s Altamont Paisley Pink Silk Pocket Square
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Interview / Working Setting
The Dark Knot's Newport Dots Burgundy Silk Tie
Nothing demands making an impression quite like an interview setting. And few ties make a statement like a polka dot tie does. This attire pulls together these elements perfectly, featuring a burgundy polka dot silk tie set against a narrowly striped shirt, complemented by a stunning pinstriped suit. The pattern spacing works seamlessly, with the larger spaced polka dot tie popping off against the narrow striped shirt.
Featuring The Dark Knot’s Newport Dots Burgundy Polka Dot Silk Tie
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Business Meetings
The Dark Knot's Florence Foulard Burgundy Silk Tie
Few ties make an impression at a business meeting like a burgundy tie. This powerful look features a navy blue suit and burgundy foulard silk tie set against a beautiful narrowly striped blue shirt. The navy & burgundy tones convey authority and trust, two elements that are critical in a business setting.
Featuring The Dark Knot’s Florence Foulard Burgundy Silk Tie
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Presentations
The Dark Knot's Berkshire Abstract Burgundy Foulard Silk Tie
Delivering an important presentation? Make an impression with this exquisite combination featuring a navy suit, crisp white shirt, white cotton pocket square and burgundy / blue foulard silk tie, resulting in attire that sends the right message – trust, authority and approachability – critical tenets of a successful business presentation.
The burgundy and blue foulard tie pairs seamlessly with this ensemble, with the burgundy tie making a statement, sitting perfectly against a crisp white shirt. Additionally, the elements of blue in this tie perfectly complement the navy suit!
Featuring The Dark Knot’s Berkshire Abstract Burgundy Silk Tie
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And that’s a wrap for this one! We hope that you have enjoyed reading this as much as we have writing it!
