February 5, 2025
Can You Wear a Tie with a Linen Shirt?
Linen’s relaxed texture can work with a tie, but only if styled properly. Discover the best tie fabrics and colors to complement this effortless look.
Yes, wearing a tie with a linen shirt creates a stylish casual look. Linen's natural texture and relaxed vibe make it a less formal shirt than dress shirts, so it's important to select the right tie for the proper balance. For example, a silk tie is simply too elegant a fabric to wear with a linen shirt, but a knitted or textured cotton tie will look great.
Patterned ties look terrific with linen shirts, especially if the shirt is a plain color. Because of linen's natural and relaxed look, light or earthy-toned ties will provide a cohesive, relaxed aesthetic for your ensemble.
Wearing a tie with a linen shirt is a good choice for outdoor occasions, summer events, and smart-casual office settings. Even incorporating denim can help keep the outfit casual but put-together. For very casual gatherings, you can even skip the tie in order to maintain the effortless vibe linen offers.
If you want to elevate your look and still keep your outfit lightweight and breathable, layer an unconstructed blazer over your linen shirt. Casual blazers in natural fabrics like seersucker are a handsome complement to a linen shirt.
Browse The Tie Bar's tie collection to find patterned and textured ties designed to pair seamlessly with linen shirts.
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