What are good shirt and tie color combinations?

I normally don't pay attention to "proper" color coordination, but I like the look of a button-up shirt and tie and want to look professional when I start working. And this will mostly be with black slacks, if that makes a difference.

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light blue shirt with a silver tie. or dark blue.
reverse, grey shirt with a blue tie..
pink and silver, white and any color..
yellow with black paisley. black with red paisley or just about any solid color..
i have dozens of ties, all silk... silk always looks best. imo...

hiddenkitty · 26-30, F

Thank you! I'm copying this onto my phone so I can look at this next time I go tie shopping!

SW-User

@hiddenkitty:
if you can find a thrift store you can get great retro ties for very little money..

hiddenkitty · 26-30, F

That's what I was thinking! I've seen ties at department stores, and I can see how tie costs can add up quickly. I know of a few thrift stores I can look through

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@hiddenkitty:
I've bought many beautiful silk ties at thrift stores..
some for as little as fifty cents!