Think of the setting: Where you are going to wear the tie is paramount to your decision. You wouldn't necessarily wear the same tie to a dinner date that you would to a job interview. More social and casual settings allow you to be more creative and adventurous, while most business functions call for more traditional and professional look. You don't want to wear that Goofy Tie that your girlfriend gave you to a job interview, even if you are an avid cartoon network fan.