Question: I recently bought myself a light grey suit to wear to a wedding but ... twin this with a pastel or brightly coloured tie such as a soft pink or bright yellow to keep it upbeat for ...

The background should be either one of the two colors, and the print design in the tie repeats the second color. As examples: A gray suit, pink shirt, and black-and-red tie, or a blue suit ...

And to add to the whimsical aesthetic, she accessorized with a navy-blue tie with a gold oval print ... She contrasted the sternness of her suit with delicate pink glam and a wavy, side-parted ...

But most versions of men wearing the traditionally feminine hue have tended to veer to the preppy (pink whales!), the novelty (pink ties ... a light pink satin suit, gray cashmere sweater ...