Suit without a Tie: How To Achieve This Successfully - MR KOACHMAN (2024)

ByMr. Kobi|February 27, 2019

Gentlemen, I know we are used to seeing a suit and tie go hand in hand, but have you ever struggled with ideas on how to stylishly wear your suit without a tie?

You’re probably worried that you won’t pull it off effortlessly and stylishly or you want style tips of how to adopt different variations of styling when wearing your suit without a tie since you are not a “Tie Guy”.

Well, that’s why you’ve got MR KOACHMAN. Today, allow us to kill all your worries and your doubts.

For most men, especially the Harvey Specter kind of guys, they feel awkward wearing a suit without a tie, and that’s absolutely normal. Suits and ties are like a needle and thread – they are meant to be together, but that doesn’t mean this fashion rule can’t be broken for the sake of style. Sometimes you want to just dress down and forego the tie.

And that’s okay too!

If you can wear a suit without a dress shirt, then you can do this too. And while at it, you can be creative with the look depending on your style preference, occasion as well as the type of suit.

But remember, there are rules to follow…

Suit without a Tie: Two Key RulestoFollow

#1: The first thing to keep in mind is that the occasion determines if you can lose the tie or not.

You can wear the suit without a tie look to any event or outing where business casual attire is accepted. Events like conferences, seminars, dates, to a wedding as a guest and even to the office (as long as business casual is accepted).

#2: Fit is another important rule!

Style experts let us know that you can stylishly wear a suit with your T-shirts or denim shirts as long as they are well fitted (not tight). Don’t forget this – The type of suit matters!

Moving on to the main course, here are 5 Tips on how to stylishly wear a suit without a tie and still look smart!

Suit without a Tie: How To Achieve This Successfully|5Tips

#1. Wear A Non-Business Suit

Wearing a formal suit without the tie gives you that incomplete look, you feel like something is missing. You don’t want to feel that way, instead wear a less formal suit that fits better with the occasion.

Go for lighter colors and fabrics with a less structured and slimmer notch lapel. If you want to go for a dark shade, the navy blue suit will serve you well.

#2. Wear a Less Formal Shirt

Just as I said in the first point, the same rule applies here. Without the presence of the tie, the attention will be on your shirt so pick a more casual shirt.

A denim shirt or a classic Oxford shirt in plain or patterned fabric is a very good choice if you’re dressing down.

#3. Go Collarless

If you don’t want to wear a collared shirt, opt for one that prevents you from wearing a tie. A collarless shirt is a perfect choice when you want to wear a suit without a tie.

If you ask me, I’d say a simple white shirt will always come handy. You can pair this with a navy blue suit jacket, burgundy suit, or a gray suit in window-pane pattern and a pair of suit friendly sneakers or loafers. Another alternative is a henley shirt.

#4. Unbutton 1 or 2 Shirt Buttons

Try unbuttoning 1 or 2 buttons of your shirt. This creates a more casual and dressed down look even if you are wearing a dress shirt. If you’re uncertain if this is appropriate for your occasion, just unbutton 1 button.

However, unbuttoning 2 buttons gives a more daring and casual appearance. If you’re brave enough or fashion forward, you can try this.

#5. Elevate Your Suit Look With Some Color And Accessories

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You already know that accessories help to elevate your look, so this last style tip educates you on how to work on your style as a whole. Wearing accessories will draw more attention than usual so don’t ditch them.

Feel free to use a pocket square, lapel pin, watch, bracelet, shoes, etc. Trust me, you’d look incomplete without them.

FINAL THOUGHTS

So gentlemen, now you know that wearing a suit without a tie isn’t a bad choice at all. You don’t have to be skeptical about wearing a suit without a tie. The style tips listed above will help you achieve this successfully. You just have to be confident and own it! This makes your style even more attractive…

Now step out of your comfort zone, let me know if you have any questions. Until next time, Dress Well, Live Well and Be Stylish!

Yours in Style,

Kobi O. Mbagwu (Mr. Kobi)
Founder & Editor-In-Chief, MRKOACHMAN.comConnect with us

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