Short answer: a green tie works best with a navy, grey or brown suit and a white or light blue shirt. The darker the green, the more versatile it is; lighter greens such as sage are better kept for less formal occasions.
Green is a less obvious choice than navy or burgundy: it can be sober and personal at the same time. Here is how to wear it without missteps.
Choosing the right shade
- Dark green (bottle, forest): the best shade for work and ceremonies, because it behaves almost like a neutral.
- Sage and muted greens: softer, ideal for a smart casual look or the warmer months.
- Bright greens: bolder, to be paired with a very sober suit.
Which suit and which shirt
- Navy suit: the safest pairing, with a white or light blue shirt.
- Grey suit: dark green is elegant and discreet, with a white shirt.
- Brown suit or jacket: a dark or sage green makes a natural combination, in tune with earth tones.
- Shirt: favour solids or fine stripes to leave room for the tie.
For which occasions
A dark green works at the office, at a wedding or at dinner. A sage green or a patterned weave suggests a more relaxed setting. For the knot, a four-in-hand or a half Windsor shows off the texture: you will find the steps in the guide to tie knots.
Our green tie
In our catalogue you will find the deep green 3-fold grenadine silk tie, in a solid colour: the open grenadine weave gives it a matte surface and depth without shine. Also discover all our grenadine ties.
