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Published on: 6/9/2007
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"There are so many varieties, printed or solid, wool or silk -- it can be overwhelming," says Adam Rapoport, style editor at "GQ" magazine."To keep it simple, look to Cary Grant in 'North by Northwest': If you have a white shirt and a dark tie on, you're going to look great."Some other tips:
1 Go for classic elegance.For a job interview, a wedding or a first date, "you can't go wrong with a simple dark tie," Rapoport says.
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"Younger, hipper dressers may go for skinny ties, but they only work if the suit has a narrow lapel," Rapoport says.
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"You can always wear a silk tie," Rapoport says.