[Pro Tips] How to Choose a Tie for Your Job-Hunting Photo in Japan
Of all the items in the Japanese "recruit style" (the standard dark suit look worn for job hunting), the tie comes in the widest range of colors and patterns. That makes it hard to know which one to pick.
In this article, we introduce the best ties to wear when you have your ID photo taken in Japan!
Contents
Show your personality through color
It is well known that different colors give people different impressions.
When choosing a tie color, it helps to keep in mind your strengths, the image you want to project, and how you want to work.
The ties most often paired with job-hunting suits in stores are blue shades: blue, light blue and navy.
These are colors that tend to give a fresh, calm and sincere impression.
Red shades tend to look energetic.
These are also very common. A deep burgundy tone is better suited to business settings than a bright, vivid red.
Yellow gives a bright, lively feel.
It is a good choice if you want to show off your communication skills.
Gray shades have a dignified, weighty look and are recommended when you want to come across as serious.
Colors to avoid are white and black. Both are colors used for formal ceremonies such as weddings and funerals.
A white tie is for weddings and a black tie is for funerals, so be careful.
Which patterns are recommended? Pay attention to pattern size too
We recommend ties with small patterns.
Even classic patterns such as stripes, checks and dots tend to look casual when the pattern is large, so choose with care.
A plain tie with no pattern is another option.
With a plain tie the color stands out across the whole tie, so choose the color carefully. Stains are also more noticeable, so keep that in mind.
It is simple and goes with any suit, so you can keep using it after your ID photo session.
A neat knot makes a good impression
The knot of your tie will be in the frame of your ID photo.
It sits close to your face, so a sloppy or crooked knot will stand out.
To give a tidy, clean-cut impression, pay attention to how you tie your tie!
If you rarely wear a tie and find it hard to tie one, it is a good idea to practice beforehand.
During job hunting, there are many occasions to wear a tie besides the ID photo, such as interviews and company information sessions. Even if you wore a tie with a school uniform, it is worth checking again that the knot you tie yourself looks neat.
The article below explains how to tie a tie in detail, so please take a look.
[Master It Here!] 4 Ways to Tie a Tie for Your Job-Hunting ID Photo | Job-Hunting Photos at 19Studio Shinjuku | Same-Day Booking OK, Lowest Price
In an ID photo that shows you from the chest up, the tie is an important element. You want to tie it neatly to look clean and polished. But for students who have only worn ties with a school uniform…
Job-Hunting Photos at 19Studio Shinjuku | Same-Day Booking OK, Lowest Price 
Summary
Your ID photo is your first meeting with the company you hope to join.
Wear a tie that suits you, and aim for a photo that shows off your strengths!
19Studio has staff who have worked as interviewers.
With ID photos shot from the interviewer's point of view, we will support you in your job hunt!
- I love writing and I'm currently studying copywriting. I turn the questions our guests often ask and the things I notice in the studio into easy-to-read articles about job-hunting and ID photos, so that even first-timers can understand them.
Latest posts
Job-Hunting ID PhotosOctober 28, 2026【Job Hunting on a Budget】How to Get High-Quality ID Photos Affordably
Hair, Makeup & OutfitsOctober 26, 2026Can I Take a Job Hunting Photo with My Top Button Open?
Job-Hunting TipsOctober 26, 2026[Winter Hiring / Job Hunting Start] What Are Smart Cold Weather Countermeasures for Winter Job Hunting?
