A Burgundy Tie for a Navy Blue Suit, Head to Toe

Like Wearing Fine Wine: Burgundy Tie for Navy Blue Suit

The right tie can unlock a great outfit centred around a navy blue suit. Orange and blue complement each other well - as long as it's a tasteful shade of the bold colour.

If orange isn't your cup of tea, a luxurious burgundy tie with a navy suit could be the tie for you. The dark shade of red like mulled wine offers a refined look for job interviews, weddings, or the big meeting to land a client.

Choosing the right tie doesn't just mean choosing the right colour. It means choosing the right fabric too. A silk grenadine tie offers a beautiful detail that invites people to take a second glance. Its beauty is in its subtlety. If burgundy is not the note you want against navy, the navy grenadine tie gives you texture in the same family instead of contrast.

A burgundy grenadine tie can be part of your outfit that exudes sophistication and attention to detail.

But all these benefits can get lost if you don't choose the right shirt.

Belt, Watch and Other Accessories

Some men like using tie bars to keep their ties in place. We find it can damage an elegant tie, so we prefer to use other accessories to pull an outfit together.

A burgundy tie with a navy suit and a white shirt leaves room for a pocket square that picks up the tie without copying it. The burgundy edge white linen square does that, white linen against the navy with the burgundy held at the border. If you would rather keep it plain, a white silk square in a TV fold goes with anything. The square should not match your shirt and tie completely. It should sit alongside them.

I don't know about you, but my outfits never feel complete without a belt. Match your watch strap to the belt for that extra detail of class; that's just for you. For your navy blue suit, choose a brown belt that matches your shoes.

Speaking of shoes, what shoes should you wear with your navy suit? Glad you asked.

Shoe Type and Colour to Polish Off Your Look

Brogues or double monk strap shoes have additional features that can catch the eye. We prefer the classic shape and elegant simplicity of an oxford shoe, but all three will serve you well as long as you wear the right shade. There's nothing wrong with well-polished black shoes, but we love the way brown fits together with a navy blue suit.

If you own just one brown shoe, choose a medium brown shade. Copper or cognac look professional for the office and fashionable for a night out.

Light brown is great for spring and summer days. Dark chocolate brown shoes may give a sleeker vibe. But medium brown shoes offer the best of both worlds. They're versatile enough to wear all year long.

One Last Thing, Socks: The Unsung Hero

A timeless suit, the perfect shirt, a great tie, and beautiful shoes can take you from the meeting room to celebratory drinks. But you can't overlook the importance of great socks.

The right pair of socks keep your feet warm when it's cold and fresh when it's not. They protect your feet and add a dash of fun to your outfit.

Spend a little extra and opt for soft, breathable materials like Egyptian cotton or Merino wool. They cost more than department store socks made of synthetic fabrics, but they're worth it. Ours come in navy, in over the calf and mid calf.

As for colour, we suggest the same approach as your tie. Nothing too bright or garish. Stay close to muted tones and tasteful patterns that won't overshadow a classic aesthetic. If you don't want to overthink it, wear socks that are close in colour to your trousers.