Dresden, Germany  - Wearing a purple tie in the workplace is no problem these days - in fact men can really celebrate those purple and lilac hues which look perfect with the right business suit, says style expert Simone Piskol from Dresden in Germany.

"If all the other components match there is no reason for not wearing a purple tie at work," said Piskol. "An anthracite-coloured suit goes best since virtually every other colour clashes with purple."

Of course a person's choice of clothes depends to a large extent on his or her line of business. "I wouldn't choose this combination for formal occasions and it's not really the right kind of thing for an insurance representative," said Piskol.

For those in creative jobs though there is no harm in following fashion fads by dressing in up-to-date colours, the expert said. (dpa)