Belisi Palm Beach Palace Tie

HE ASKMEN TAKE

Belisi ties are known for being upscale and bold; the Palm Beach Palace proves how this distinction came to be. With its engaging color combination -- chestnut brown and dazzling blue -- it’s easily one of the most visually interesting ties you’ll see. The daring amalgamation of brown and blue, especially in such rich hues, works well for a tie that strikes a strong contrast on most any button-down collared shirt and natural-colored suit. And, color aside, Belisi ties claim more silk per square inch, meaning they enjoy a fuller, thicker knot. All things considered, the Palm Beach Palace tie is plainly superb.

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The Palm Beach Palace tie doesn’t comply with conventional standards in the least. First, consider the color: Chestnut brown and dazzling blue isn’t a color combination that you find too often in menswear, but here Belisi proves exactly why it works. The richness of the colors interplays exquisitely together to create a unique color pairing that’s far from ordinary. Now, contextualize the color choice in terms of the intricate paisley pattern. The audacious merger of the colors could have been completed in simple stripes or checks, but the Palm Beach Palace tie takes it to extremes with complicated paisley. It’s a tie that stands out immediately, and for that very reason it might come on a little too strong for some. The Palm Beach Palace tie isn’t for the faint of heart, but that’s what gives it an inimitable allure that truly defies predictable neckwear.

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A handsome, well-made tie is worth its weight in gold, and it’s this universal principle that makes the Palm Beach Palace tie a 50/50 bet. The quality is there -- with more silk per square inch, Belisi ties will give you a fuller knot; the Palm Beach Palace will tie like a dream when you learn how to tie a tie. When you wear it, you’ll get accolades for your superior knot-tying skills, and you’ll also get comments on your daring choice of tie. Yes, the quality is undeniably present, but so is the bold color choice and complex pattern. This will definitely draw in more adventurous dressers, as they will enjoy the added attention. However, the Palm Beach Palace tie isn’t soon forgettable, so it’ll get fewer wears. And therein lies the catch-22: Those who enjoy the tie’s bravado will enjoy it for years, but that will be partly due to limited use because of its remarkable singularity.

Hackett Collar Tabs

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Made from real animal bone, these collar tabs from Hackett keep your shirt collar in place when the day grows long and you've tired of the thick Windsor knot beneath your chin. Although they are engraved with the Hackett name, you can use them with any finely made dress shirt with collar tab pockets.

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Those plastic collar tabs that came with your shirts are fine in a pinch, but given the opportunity to upgrade to these tabs from Hackett, you’ll not only have a better collar line but you’ll also actually be able to call them by their namesake -- collar bones. Then again, you could just keep using those store inserts until thedry cleaner melts them into their collar pockets.

DURABILITY

These Hackett collar tabs are 100% bone and are far more sturdy and durable than the cheap plastic versions -- as well as being classic "Brit Chic" all the way. However, you'll be better off taking them out before cleaning the shirt. The other alternative is to use metal collar tabs, but these often singe the shirt fabric under extreme heat or leave stains if submerged in a washer. These bone tabs from Hackett will do no such thing, are affordable, and are a wise choice overall.