If Not A Tie, Then What? 4 Ways To Elevate Your Suit
Neckties are no longer the only power move in men's formalwear, alternative accessories are talk of the town now.
The red carpet at 97th Oscars this week was a runway for making style statements. From bold monochrome looks to razor-sharp fits, the ceremony exuded class. While many opted for the classic tuxedo with the traditional bow ties and neckties, the best dressed men had everyone's attention with their innovative alternates.
Ditching the ties for contemporary and more expressive looks, from Colman Domingo to Jeremy Strong, these sophisticated looks at the 2025 Academy Awards spoke of the evolution of personal style and made an attempt to redefine modern formalwear.
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Next time, you wonder what you can alternate your classic ties with remember these star-studded looks from 4 style icons:
Colman Domingo
Serving good looks and only good looks, Domingo's Valentino ensemble in a bright red worked for him because the suit was obviously tailored made with intentional sleek fit. If this style speaks to you, stick to rich colour scheme like burgundy, forest green and make your suit completely monochromatic. A pro tip is to keep the accessories minimal. Let the color do all the talk. Ditch the tie for buttoned-up collar.
Jeremy Strong
Many were not sure what the colour of Jeremy Strong's Loro Piana tuxedo was. Was it brown or mushroom mocha? Anyway, even if you ditch the tie for a look like this -muted coloured palette, pair with a same tone shoe but inner shirt fabric in contrast with the blazer. Add a pocket square or lapel pin. Like Strong, you can drape the tie under the collar- unconventional but creative.
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Omar Apollo
In case your doomscroll did not make you stumble on this avant-garde look, here it is. If you love it and would like to incorporate parts of it to your personal wardrobe, replace your tie with a silk or velvet scarf loosely around the neck, a mesh undershirt. Even a fine shawl will do. Just own your look.
Timothee Chalamet
Timmy Tim also ditched the tie for an open collar shirt but added a subtle pearl accent, proving that a little embellishment can replace work wonders. How you can get it right:Opt for a fitted, high-quality silk/cotton shirt, pick a minimalist brooch, lapel pin or a slim chain. Make sure that you opt for a slim fit suit.
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