Infographic: Pairing Ties to Jobs

We at Bows N’ Ties don’t like to pigeonhole people, but sometimes a tie can tell a lot about a person! It can be a looking glass into how they like to be seen, their favorite colors, and often times a glimpse into their profession. Here’s a peek into some major industries and the attire that often follows.

BANKING

Whether you’re a serious, old-school banker or a trendy, modern financial guru, a tie of some sort is a must! A Classic Navy or Classic Striped necktie will always be a win within your local establishment. A professional appearance equals trust when dealing with the moo-la. When paired with your fantastic suit and hot-toddy shoes, the elderly will appreciate you and the youngins’ will ask where they can get that good looking tie!

Accounting

When we hear the word, accountant some of us remember back to our high school or college courses and think...NEVER AGAIN. The image that comes to mind is a picture from the 1960’s with a man and his thick-rimmed glasses and calculator buried by receipts. Not much of that has changed in the accounting world, but accountants these days are looking pretty good. A classic solid navy or classic striped necktie is a standard office wear and goes with almost everything. For those who are pushing the line, the skinny or knitted necktie will bring some trendiness to your number-crunching hours. We also recommend a sleek looking tie clip with your skinny ties and knits. Not only will this earn you style points, but it might also prevent your tie from getting caught in the paper shredder.

Legal

Lawyers, attorneys, legal assistants, and law students have a high bar to reach (pun intended). Whether defending high-profile cases or working within their local city’s legal system, appearance is a big part of how your clients, jury, and judge sees you. We’ve all seen the movies where a clumsy, unconventional lawyer beats the odds and wins a case within a crooked system while sticking it to “The Man” and not following unspoken rules of attire. But who wants to be that guy?! Looking great and getting a K.O. in the lawyer-ring is the way to go. Make sure you bring the power in your power suit and tie. This may be a loud paisley Bow Tie which adds a little spunk to your outfit while remaining astute. Or a more bold solid color or classic striped necktie is perfectly wonderful and demands attention while exuding confidence. We also recommend adding a matching pocket square for the finishing piece.

Consulting

While teaching others how to better their business, brand, or themselves, you need to be able to sell yourself, practice what you preach, and prove that you are worth their time and money! In such an industry that is all about presentation, your personal appearance better be on par. No goofing around, classic and traditional is the way to go. Pick yourself up a brand new classic blue or classic striped necktie and your first impression will leave your clients wanting to look as good as you.

Education

We all remember our quirkiest teachers in school, usually a science teacher who is crazy about chemistry, biology, or making things blow up. Raise your hand if this teacher also wore a special self-tied Bow Tie along with his white coat while conducting experiments! Science at its finest. Now our history and english teachers were a different story, sophisticated and to the point. No lollygagging and definitely no back-talking. Always suited up with a Classic Regimental Repp Striped Tie and ready to step onto the Oxford campus at any given moment.

Entrepreneur

Entrepreneurs and vision casters love new, big ideas. They make grandeur plans and dream that the sky's the limit! Along with being an entrepreneur comes unending meetings, financial pitches, and budget planning. In order to promote your business well and get the right investors, an appropriate attire is needed! Exchange your Hoodie for a fitted gingham button up and unconventional knit tie for your next investor meeting. Don’t be scared to wear a skinny tie in a bright color during the spring and summer. Yes, we’re thinking pink! Make sure your outfits match your great ideas.

I.T.

Tech, tech, tech. What will we ever do with you? The laws of professional attire have been rocked with the tech boom. Everyday casual...what is this? I.T. professionals are now choosing to dress up and look good, even if they don’t have to. Tech now being a pretty hip industry, the ties we chose of course have to be trendy! A Skinny Tie is a must and a Knit Tie adds some great texture and dimension to your outfit. A bold Bow Tie - oh how we love you - shows you have some gumption. The Classic Clip-On has been a major staple in the I.T. industry for so long, there was no way we could leave it out! For the classic I.T. specialists, the Clip-On is here to stay. Make sure to wear that shiny silver tie clip to prevent your tie from getting tangled in all those fancy fiber optic cables.

Medical

We are all thankful for doctors and all the ways they help us! They love to make children laugh and help a shot hurt less, and use their novelty ties to do so. Whether the tie is plastered with a favorite cartoon, trains, puppies, or airplanes, it is part of the pediatrician experience! As adults, we like to see a more traditional and professional look from our medical experts. A solid color or striped necktie can be calming and makes our appointments that much more enjoyable and easy-going.

Law Enforcement

The Wild West is back in town! Not really...but we think it should be. The traditional Bolo for a Sheriff was a great look and we’d like to bring it back, y’all! Take us back to the good ol’ days of horseback riding and small towns in the desert. Jumping up to the present, when being a law enforcement officer is so stressful, who has time to tie a tie! A Classic Clip-On necktie can be a one-and-done problem solver for those high-urgency jobs. They also keep our officers safe by eliminating the possibility of choking while caring for our neighborhoods.

Sales

When persuasion and products are part of your job, a classic and standard appearance is always best. In order to put your customer at ease you want to make the first impressions, sales pitch, and process as easy on the eyes as possible. That’s why we recommend a solid color necktie and Bolo tie for those involved with sales. The solid tie can be a bright color that keeps your client engaged while not being abrasive. The Bolo is extremely simple in style and exudes trust and confidence, a welcome change to any wardrobe. Looking great and confident will help you build trust and close the deal.

Politics

As much as politicians claim to be all business, we know there’s a lot that goes on behind-the-scenes. But while in the public eye, they have to make sure their attire is on point and look like they have the nation’s best interest in mind and as Donald Trump says, “Make America great again”. The classic solid color or striped necktie is usually what we’ll see our beloved elected officials wearing. As seen throughout this year’s Presidential election, the traditional blue and deep red is still the standard for politicians accompanied by a nifty American flag pin.

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