silk tie

Luxurious neck accessory

A silk tie is a necktie made from silk fabric, typically worn with formal or business attire.

Silk ties are considered more refined than polyester alternatives, with their subtle sheen and smooth drape signaling professionalism or elegance: He loosened his silk tie after the interview.

The term sometimes appears in descriptions of corporate or establishment culture: the silk-tie crowd.

Related

formal · dress code · suit · collar · business · cravat · satin · smooth · luxurious · elegant · striped · paisley · boardroom · old boys club · wedding · Father's Day · gift box · dapper

Categories
Opposites
formality/dress code

silk tiet-shirt

Casual pullover garment

casual wear · hoodie · tank top · flip-flops · unbuttoned shirt

material quality

silk tienovelty tie

Humorous patterned neckwear

burlap

authenticity/construction

silk tieclip-on tie

no-tying neck accessory

clip-on

Family

silk, tie, silks, silken, silky, silkier, silkiest, silkiness, silkworm

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G