The dress rules mentioned in a previous post are a good example of what can be done to conform to the current standard of beauty. Many of the styles that we see on the red carpet or in fashion magazines show what it is to conform.
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That having been said, if an individual is not concerned with what is deemed beautiful by society, then they may deviate from the rules that have been outlined. Deviating from the normal standards for neckties would probably mean that the tie is distracting rather than complementing, from a basic societal point of view.
These styles can range from anything to mad scientist, to punk rock star, to any number of things between.
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Principles of design include:
-Scale
-Rhythm
-Harmony
-Proportion
-Balance
-Emphasis
-Emphasis
Understanding these principles can help us to better understand the way that we view this dress practice as a society. There are a few that I would like to briefly point out and discuss. They are the ones that appeared the most applicable to me, but please feel free to leave me a comment to let me know what you feel is most important and why.
1. Harmony- When viewing necktie practices, one of the most important thing to consider is the backdrop to the tie. In other words, what shirt should the tie be paired with? Most fashion guides suggest wearing only like materials together. (Such as a wool tie paired with a wool suit). Another illustration is that fact that patterns should not compete or be dominated by one another. It is important to find patterns and designs that mix harmoniously, without being too distracting.
2. Emphasis- The Emphasis is where this particular piece of clothing draws attention. Since neckties are quite standard, this does not vary much from tie to tie. A tie typically draws attention to the torso and neck area. When wearing a bow tie, the attention in focused more on the neck. When wearing a traditional long tie, the attention tends to be from the chest to the lower abdomen, where the tie covers. (Of course this varies depending on what the tie is paired with. If, for example, a sweater is worn over a tie, the focus may be only on the neck.
By not considering these practices, we "go against the grain", and therefore create a look that does not conform with what is typically seen. Though a person may be perfectly comfortable with defying tradition, it will not limit the amount of stares and quizzical looks that they receive.
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