Burgundy Ties

Burgundy Ties often carry connotations of luxury, authority & trust – all of which are great for a business setting, and happen to work across a range of occasions! Burgundy Ties are the perfect way to elevate your style game, across a variety of settings. Whether you are looking to dress suave and dapper for an important presentation, your next wedding reception or even within a smart / business casual setting, a burgundy tie can have you turn heads and then some!

Matching Burgundy Tie Colors & Patterns

When deciding on your shirt color to pair your burgundy tie with, a solid white or light blue shirt work best given the level of contrast that they provide. A light blue shirt, in particular, provides the perfect level of balance between warmer & cooler colors, allowing this combination to really stand out.

Some of our favorite burgundy ties that would pair exquisitely with a blue shirt include: Glastonbury Circles Burgundy Silk Tie, Caledonia Paisley Burgundy & Blue Silk Tie, Patterson Foulard Burgundy & Silver Silk Tie, Melrose Abstract Burgundy & Blue Silk Tie.

If you are looking for an elegant, seamless look, we suggest opting for a monochromatic color scheme pairing your burgundy tie against a lighter pink shirt. This will result in a coherent, integrated look that will have you looking put together, without taking excessive risk with your color schemes. 

Some of our favorite burgundy ties to pair with a light pink shirt include: Berkshire Abstract Burgundy & Blue Silk Tie, Stuyvesant Foulard Burgundy & Grey Silk Tie and Fort Edward Foulard Burgundy Silk Tie.

It is imperative to note that when pairing shirt patterns with your burgundy ties, pattern proportion is more important than pattern variation. Hence, a larger striped burgundy tie against a finely striped shirt will work more effectively than a burgundy polka dot tie against a striped dress shirt, where the pattern spacing and proportion are similar. What we are essentially seeking for here is contrast in pattern proportions. Pattern proportion differences create the most striking, visually appealing looks while pattern variation alone doesn’t always necessarily work.

Burgundy Ties For Formal Events

Given that Burgundy Ties are characterized by notions of trust and authority, they are ideal for situations where you are dressing up in a more formal capacity, such as an important presentation, business meetings, interviews, a cocktail reception or your next wedding reception! 

If I doubt, pair your burgundy tie with a solid white or light blue shirt for that classic, professional look. Please feel free to use The Dark Knot’s filtered search system, where one can find ties based on matching suits, matching shirts, the type of occasion you are dressing up for and even according to bridesmaid’s gown colors!

Some of our favorite burgundy ties that pair crisply with a white shirt in a formal setting include: Berkshire Abstract Burgundy & Blue Silk Tie,  Stuyvesant Foulard Burgundy & Grey Silk Tie, Patterson Foulard Burgundy & Silver Silk Tie and Millville Foulard Burgundy & Light Green Silk Tie. 

Burgundy Ties For Smart Casual Settings

Looking to dress suave with a casual twist? With a smart casual ensemble, pair a burgundy knitted, cotton or skinny tie for a more relaxed dapper look! Pair this tie with a casual dress shirt such as a chambray or linen variety, along with a pair of dark denim or well fitted chinos!

Some of our favorite burgundy ties for wear in smart casual setting include Woodmont Floral Burgundy & Cream Cotton Tie and Pensacola Medallion Burgundy Polyester Tie. 

Seasonal Considerations For Burgundy Ties

While burgundy ties pair incredibly well with a navy, charcoal grey or brown woolen suit, pairing your burgundy tie with the appropriate colors and fabrics according to season will infuse your attire with an extra level of panache that your contemporaries will most likely be lacking!

A burgundy tie can pair exquisitely with a royal or electric blue suit during the spring / summer months. Alternatively, a burgundy floral cotton or silk knit tie will pair exquisitely with an off white or cream colored linen or cotton suit during the spring & summer months – providing for both color and textural variation with this combination. 

During the Fall & Winter seasons, try pairing your burgundy tie with earth colored tones such as an olive green or brown woolen or tweed suit. This eclectic, rich, deep yet sophisticated mix of colors and textures will go a long way towards elevating your look and will truly have you standing out!

Some of our favorite burgundy ties for the Fall & Winter seasons include: Kingsbury Floral Burgundy & Gold Silk Tie, Argegno Foulard Burgundy & Blue Silk Tie and Cernobbio Foulard Burgundy & Silver Silk Tie.

Matching Burgundy Ties To Your Occasion

Burgundy Ties can be worn to a range of settings, from daily work & interviews, to important presentations, a cocktail party or your next wedding reception. Within a more formal capacity, we would suggest wearing a solid, striped or geometrical foulard pattern. If you are willing to take on some more fashion risk, whether it be for an important presentation or that next wedding reception you are attending, we suggest opting for a polka dot, paisley or novelty themed tie that could really draw some attention! 

Please feel free to check out our Newport Dots Burgundy Polka Dot Silk Tie, Caledonia Paisley Burgundy & Blue Silk Tie or our Cernobbio Paisley Burgundy & Silver Silk Tie. 

When dressing for a wedding, it is always prudent to consider both the dress code and wedding theme. A burgundy tie can be a stylistic and dapper choice for both formal and semi-formal weddings. However, if you are a groomsman, we suggest perusing through our ties using our matching bridesmaid gown color filter within our tie collection!

Some of our favorite burgundy ties for a wedding include: Berkshire Abstract Burgundy & Blue Silk Tie, Kingsbury Floral Burgundy & Gold Silk Tie, Millville Foulard Burgundy & Light Green Silk Tie, Melrose Abstract Burgundy & Blue Silk Tie, Argegno Foulard Burgundy & Blue Silk Tie and Cernobbio Paisley Burgundy & Silver Silk Tie. 

Accessorizing Burgundy Ties

When wearing your burgundy tie, pairing it with a silk or linen pocket square will inject your attire with additional stylistic points! A silk pocket square pairing will work best within more formal settings. We suggest pairing your tie with a larger patterned / proportioned pocket square, such as a paisley, polka dot, floral or solid pocket square for maximum effect. The key is to ensure, contrary to popular belief, that your tie & pocket square patterns don’t exactly match – so as to provide some pattern variation within your ensemble! 

Looking to strut your burgundy tie in a more business / smart casual capacity? Cue a linen or cotton pocket square – both of which are ideal for providing textural variation. Linen or cotton pocket squares also allow you to carry out more complex folds, as the rigidity of these fabrics compared to silk allow for folds such as a two, three or four point variations!

Please feel free to view The Dark Knot’s stunning range of silk & linen pocket squares.

Looking for that perfect finishing touch to your suit & tie game? Try opting for a tie bar. These stunning accessories will not only help keep your tie in place, they will also help provide a decorative function, adding further visual interest to your attire.

Please feel free to view The Dark Knot’s exquisite range of tie bars.

Type Of Tie Knot To Wear With Your Burgundy Tie

When dressing up for a more formal setting, we suggest opting for a half or full windsor knot. For more casual settings, however, a four-in-hand knot should suffice, provided that you aren’t looking for something more sophisticated.