FRUGAL FIANCÉE: Tie The (Half-Windsor) Knot

If you hadn't noticed, prep is back, and prep is not that tough to use as a basis for a wedding theme. The classic navy/red striped tie above is a great groom's and groomsmen tie (and comes in other navy/color combos).

If red is your color, don't feel like you have to do red, black, and white, or red and grey, pair it with navy and raid the Tommy Hilfiger section of Macy's for your bridesmaid dresses. I promise you, you won't run short on ways to incorporate Prep into the small details.

Made By: Brooks Brothers

Price: $79.50 (Buy one, get one 30% off)

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GUYS BUYS: Tie It Up Right

By Lisa

A seersucker bow tie to go with all the linen I've been sending your way. There is no way you're not going to be the best dressed gent around this season.

Made by: SouthernBeaus

Found at: Etsy

Price: $38

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GUYS BUYS: It's Spring. Time to Dress the Part.

By LisaIt is difficult to find a tie that is the right fabric to go with your casual-yet-chic outfit. A silk tie may be too shiny for your brunch this weekend or your seder this evening. But! This tie is perfect. A spring-hued linen tie is awesome at any price, and at well under a hundred bucks, this one is a must.

Made by: Polo Ralph Lauren

Price: $85

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FRUGAL FIANCÉE: Tie The Knot.

J.Crew is a great store for all of your groomswear needs. They have reasonably priced suits (which you can then get tailored to fit you like a glove), and they have ties like this one which comes in 5 different colors.

I might not put this tie against a white shirt, but I do love the jolt of color to make a groom or groomsman stand out. You can even get a pair of boxers, an undershirt, socks, and shoes at J.Crew (hint: if you are a man who is a fan of doing as little shopping as possible, this is good for you).


Made By: J.Crew
Price: $72

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FASHION DEAL DIVA: Guys Buys

Every guy should own a skinny tie (and this one isn't even that skinny!)  And if you're uneasy with the trend, then buy a conservative one, like the one featured above.  I generally judge what is "conservative" if I would see Jack Donaughy wearing it.  Yes, a fictional character from 30 Rock, this is how I judge what is "conservative."

Made By: Top Man

Price: $6.00 (originally $20.00)

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FASHION DEAL DIVA: Guys Buys

So often overlooked is the men's floral tie. You probably have solids, paisley, polka dots, etc. You probably even have some with cute animals, or maybe golf clubs. But florals?

Don't dismiss them! It's just another pattern for a tie. Don't think of it as flowers...think of it as a more colorful choice than your regularly ties. This green is great for next spring and summer, so save the money now!

Made By: Steven Alan

Price: $35.00 (originally $72.00)

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GUYS BUYS: Here's The Skinny

I get that most guys who are testing the skinny tie waters don't want to spend a whole lot on such an experiment. For $10, you can try out the trend! Every time I see a guy successfully pulling off a skinny tie, I think: that guy takes risks. That guy has an open mind. That guy is sexy!

Made By: tieguys.com

Price: $9.95

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FRUGAL FIANCÉE: Prep That Man Up.

Hey Grooms, what are you wearing to your wedding? If it's more than two months away, you probably have no idea. This tie is preppy and cute and works well for a spring/summer wedding.

The tie comes in a bunch of colors to coordinate with lots of different color schemes so ask your bride or groom if they think this tie would work and get bonus points for helping with the wedding planning (every little bit helps).

Made By: David Donahue
Price:$59.90 (originally $95.00)

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GUYS BUYS: Pinpoint Your Style

Wearing a black suit and a white shirt can very quickly make you look like a waiter. But pairing that same combination with a black and white pin dot tie is a very sleek and chic look if you can pull it off. I like anything that makes boys look like they tried, even a little bit.

Made By: Express For Men

Price: $19.99 (originally $39.50)

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GUYS BUYS: Bow Tie Style

The bow tie! Not just for your grandpa, or you super preppy friend, anymore!

I don't care if you wear it seriously, or ironically, or whatever. It's the perfect way to dress up an outfit quickly in the summer without going that full tie formal route. These bowties, although a tad bit more on the expensive side, are a great color, and a relatively normal pattern (bow ties can go to extremes.)

If you want to wear it ironically: find a short sleeved collared light blue shirt, maybe with some light grid lines on it, and pair it with the navy bow-tie, and a pair of jeans.

If you want to wear it seriously: bow tie and a blue blazer (or a seersucker suit).

What should you never do? Wear a bow tie AND a long-sleeved collared shirt. No no no! That is the fastest way to appear dorky! (I love dorks, but I know 90% of you don't go for that, so there is my warning!)

Made By: Jos. A Bank

Price: $49.50

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