Tie

A grey striped tie for men, woven in polyester with a subtle mix of light and dark grey that reads as texture up close and solid from a distance. The stripe gives it a bit more character than a plain single-colour tie without shouting for attention.

If you dress for weddings, work or the odd formal event and want one tie that behaves in most of those settings, the neutral grey does the heavy lifting. It sits under a white shirt for a clean, professional look, or against light blue when you want something a touch softer.

It knots up as a slim Four-in-Hand for everyday wear or a fuller Windsor when the occasion calls for it, so the same tie covers casual and formal.

Not for you if you want a bold, high-contrast colour to stand out.