Wore my new tie today, with my blue work suit and the Vancouver blue and white stripe that I have been wearing for ages now (thanks MIL).
I think the tie probably works better with a plain white shirt. But I think it is a success.
I left my suit jacket at work so I will be wearing the same suit tomorrow... probably with that striking blue stripe Shenzhen shirt (thanks again) and the matching dark blue tie I like to wear with it.
If one has to wear a suit to work, one might as well look decently coordinated...