A wedding is a very special day for the bride and groom. A lot of preparation goes into ensuring that everyone coordinates with the color scheme chosen by both the bride and groom.  The bridesmaids often wear the same dress in a complementary color while the groomsmen may wear the same tie for a cohesive look.  I have had the privilege of outfitting several wedding parties with vintage skinny ties.  In both cases the grooms wanted the ties to match with one another in some way and for them to be gifts for their groomsmen, so it was important to them that the thin skinny neckties be anything but ordinary.  My experience working with the grooms makes me believe more than ever before the unique qualities of vintage neckwear and their usefulness for such social functions.

Vintage Skinny Ties are a Perfectly Unique Choice

Thin ties were the neckwear of choice during the Rat Pack days of the 50’s and 60’s, but half a century later relatively few remain in good functional shape, let alone for a wedding! All of the patterned ties of today were worn back then too, the solids, stripes, polka dots and paisleys, but sometimes these standard designs were combined in unlikely ways, so while they are recognizable, they are different enough as well.  Also, while silk and polyester was common then as it is now, other fabrics such as acetate and rayon blends resulted in a smooth feel and lovely sheen not matched today.  Wonderfully woven jacquards added dimension even to a skinny black tie. Some designs are completely original, and it is their uniqueness which attract people to them.

Combining Disparate Designs with a Monochromatic Scheme

One of the grooms I worked with didn’t mind each skinny necktie being different so long as all of them were in blacks, whites and greys. He enjoying the challenge of looking at all the various ties I had in stock and made certain to pick one out for him as well.  While none of the ties were the same, this strategy worked because color-wise they coordinated with each other and added sophistication and class to the black tie affair.

Achieving a Uniform Look with an Embellishment

The other groom wanted all skinny black ties and for each to contain a single embellishment (also known as a flourish) midway up the tie, which was a common feature back in the day.  Anything from a fleur-de-lis to a unicorn, a floral element to a single geometric shape served as a focal point to a tie.  The groom had his friends each pick out their favorite tie and again one for himself.  This was a great idea, and as with the first wedding party, it worked quite well.

Conclusion

The versatility of vintage skinny neckwear is endless, and I am very glad to know that they can be worn at work, casual settings, even weddings! Their one-of-a-kind qualities of these vintage neckties make them the ties of choice for both large and small wedding parties, not to mention they make marvelous gifts, too!