Which tie goes best with an ecru shirt? Ecru shirt tie combo
Wondering which tie goes best with an ecru shirt? In this article, we’ll give you a complete answer – but let’s start with a twist: Why bother? Why buy an ecru shirt (a color that looks a bit washed out) instead of classic white?
Some men choose an ecru shirt for their wedding because the bride is wearing an ecru dress. In this case, a crisp white shirt would clash badly. In our opinion, that’s the only solid reason to spend money on an ecru shirt.
Throughout the article, we’ll use "ecru," "cream," or "off-white shirt" interchangeably.
Understanding the color ecru – and avoiding a style fail
Ecru is extremely close to white. It’s a muted beige shade with creamy, grayish tones. In practice, when looking at an ecru shirt in a setting with no pure white nearby, it’s easy to mistake it for a regular white shirt.
Only when you compare ecru directly with white does the difference show – and the ecru shirt may look dingy. That’s why your tie shouldn’t have any white elements. The same applies to your pocket square and other accessories – a white pocket square with a cream shirt is a definite no.
People might even ask you why your shirt looks faded :)
So, which tie should you wear with an ecru shirt?
The simplest answer: any tie will work – except white or ties with white elements.
Color is important, but so are other factors, such as:
- What colors do you like? Green? Great – a green tie pairs well with ecru.
- What’s your skin tone? Light skin pairs well with darker ties; darker skin benefits from lighter ties.
- What season is it? In winter, go for wool or garza grossa grenadine. In summer, choose a natural blend or garza fina grenadine.
Contrast tie colors
Go for a tie that stands out against the neutral ecru base: dark green, burgundy, navy, blue, or ties that include these tones.
Harmonizing tie colors
In this case, brown and copper tones or ties with such muted hues will work nicely.
Summary
If you chose an ecru shirt for your wedding, browse our wedding tie collection here:
If it’s for a different occasion, explore our categories – just avoid white or white-accented ties:
limited edition ties
grenadine ties
classic ties
Still unsure? Email us at info@dignito.pl
