Features and Types
The featured style is the regimental tie, crafted in pure silk with diagonal stripes. All ties are by Sebago, a brand established in 1946. Color palettes vary while the pattern remains constant.
What is a regimental tie
Diagonal stripes originated in British military regiments to identify specific corps, later spreading to American clubs and university campuses. The term 'regimental' directly references this heritage. The design retains its original character: understated, geometric, free of decorative filler. It pairs equally well with an unconstructed jacket or a wool blazer, worn over a poplin shirt.
Color Palettes
Blue serves as the common thread across all ties in this selection. Pairings feature two or three colors: blue and red, blue and yellow, blue with green and yellow, blue with beige and white, or burgundy with blue and beige. Red and yellow act as accent colors, while beige and white provide balance. No solid colors or patterns other than stripes are present.
Distinctive ties without excess
Those seeking a distinctive tie rarely want an ostentatious design. In a regimental tie, color creates the distinction: yellow paired with blue, burgundy beside beige, or green woven between stripes. The military pattern remains recognizable and clean; only the effect at the collar changes.
What you will find in this collection
All ties in this selection are new arrivals for the current Autumn/Winter season and carry the Sebago brand.Old St.Edmundis the core blue and red combination.Burnhamcombines burgundy, blue, and beige: the warmest of the group, ideal for earthy wools and brown tones.Somerset Lt Infantrycombines blue, green, and yellow, making it the most vibrant option. The others,Cherryfield e Three Colors Stripes, follow the same approach: blue and yellow for the former, blue, beige, and white for the latter. All feature silk diagonal striping and are selected by palette. To choose, start from your most frequently worn jacket and select accordingly, as detailed below. Updated pricing and availability are shown in the grid above.
How to Choose
Based on the Shirt
The diagonal stripe pattern requires a solid base: a white or light blue poplin shirt allows the stripes to remain distinct. Wearing a striped or checkered shirt risks clashing patterns and diluting the tie's impact.
Based on the Jacket
On an unconstructed jacket or wool blazer, the tie works best when echoing a color from the garment without replicating it exactly. Blue and red suit a blue blazer. Burgundy and beige work well with earthy tones. Blue, green, and yellow enhance a dark garment capable of taking a touch of color.
Two or Three Colors
Blue and red or blue and yellow are two-color pairings: easiest to match as they leave shirt and jacket options versatile. Three-color combinations—burgundy with blue and beige, blue with green and yellow, blue with beige and white—introduce more visual elements and require more understated garments.
Based on Color
In our Formia store, we recommend starting with blue: present across all ties, it complements gray, brown, and green. A second tie shifts palette, moving from blue and red to burgundy and beige—two ties in rotation cover various jacket shades without repetition.
FAQ
How do you wear a regimental tie?
Over a solid poplin shirt with an unconstructed jacket or a wool blazer: these pairings best highlight diagonal stripes. A simple knot, known as a four-in-hand, maintains pattern visibility without adding bulk at the collar.
Men's tie bar: is it necessary and where is it placed?
It is not mandatory. It serves to keep the tie secure and flat, particularly when the jacket is unbuttoned. Fastened to both tie and shirt placket between the third and fourth buttons, it should never exceed the width of the tie. With a regimental tie, opt for a plain, unadorned design—the stripes already make a statement.
Purple tie: is it available in this selection?
Not in the current selection: color palettes feature blue, red, burgundy, beige, white, green, and yellow. For a shade close to purple, the burgundy ofBurnhamis the closest alternative, accented by blue and beige.
How to choose a tie as a gift?
Look at the recipient's most frequently worn jacket rather than their shirt. Blue is the safest foundation as it appears in every tie. Blue and red, or burgundy and beige, offer understated options. Blue and yellow, or blue, green, and yellow, suit those who already wear color. In store, when in doubt, we recommend a blue regimental tie to match what is already in their wardrobe.
