The Color of Money

Tie: Countess Mara (Old Similar Here and Here)  |  Pants: Banana Republic  | Shirt: Banana Republic (Old Similar Here)  | Shoes: Last seen Here  | Belt: Calvin Klein on Sale!

The color green is associated with growth, money, wealth, prestige and vitality. What a great way to say to your employer or potential employer that you are the answer to their business growing prayers. The light green print in this shirt needed to be balanced out with a bolder dark green and grey striped tie. This tie has been the recipient of many compliments and admirers making it a classic staple to any wardrobe. And it's in it for the long haul.

Gingham Style

Tie: Tommy Hilfiger  | Shoes: Gordon Rush  |  Shirt: Metropolitan View (Similar Here)  | Pants: H&M  | Belt: old (seen Here)

I've been on a blue kick lately. All outfits have incorporated this color for the last few weeks and today was no exception. I must be on-trend since Pantone just named Dazzling Blue as their 2014 color of the year. Gingham is a very fashionable pattern right now and I am a big fan of patterned ties. (Tip: Remember you tie is supposed to skim the top of your trousers.) These pants are from H&M, which has a lot of pieces that are trendy and affordable. I regularly check H&M when I want to pick up something I know will keep outfits fashionably current.

-Young Professional

Kelly Green

Pants: Banana Republic |  Shirt: Banana Republic (similar here) |  Tie: Nautica (similar here) | Belt: Seen Here

This Kelly Green and Navy striped tie screams preppy. You can never go wrong with classic blue and green. Pairing this combo with a good pair of grey chino pants dress the look down slightly. 

Shirt & Tie

Pants | Banana Republic   Belt | Kenneth Cole Reaction   Shirt & Tie | Perry Ellis (Similar here & here on sale!)   Shoes | Madden on sale!

When deciding what shirt and tie to wear, a fail-safe method is to select a similar color story. (i.e. purple paired with purple) Generally, your tie should be darker than your shirt. Mixing patterns makes your outfit more trendy, but be careful not to go overboard. Choose patterns and prints that are similar in size.

-Young Professional