[Explained from the Origins!] 4 Recommended Necktie Patterns for Job-Hunting ID Photos
If you are job hunting in Japan (shukatsu), how do you choose the necktie you wear for interviews and your photos?
With so many colors and patterns to pick from, it can be hard to decide, so here are 4 recommended necktie patterns!
Contents
- Recommended necktie patterns for job-hunting ID photos
1. Regimental stripes
2. Small repeating motifs (komon)
3. Checks
4. Solid color - Summary
Recommended Necktie Pattern for Job-Hunting ID Photos #1: Regimental Stripes
Regimental stripes are stripes that run diagonally up to the right.
They are a staple in business settings and a popular choice among Japanese job hunters.
The thicker the lines and the more colors there are, the more casual the tie looks. If you want a formal look, choose a design with fewer colors and thin lines.
Although it is a classic choice for job hunting, be careful if you are applying to foreign-owned companies.
This is a British-style pattern, and the word "regimental" refers to a military regiment. Around the 17th century, it became customary in the British Army for each regiment to wear a tie with stripes of its own colors, and these came to be called "regimental ties."
By around the 19th century, British universities and schools also began wearing their own regimental ties, and the custom of showing which university you attended through the colors still remains today.
This origin and custom are not familiar to most people in Japan, so wearing a regimental tie probably won't cause any real problems. However, if you are applying to a foreign-owned company and this worries you, we recommend not wearing one.
Recommended Necktie Pattern for Job-Hunting ID Photos #2: Small Repeating Motifs (Komon)
Komon (small-motif) patterns are patterns made of small motifs arranged in a repeating pattern. The motifs can be flowers, diamonds, crests, and more.
This is a classic pattern, so it is another staple of business wear.
The smaller the pattern, the more formal it looks.
Recommended Necktie Pattern for Job-Hunting ID Photos #3: Checks
Checked ties look casual when they have many colors, and give a formal impression when the colors are subdued or limited in number.
It's a pattern that gives you a friendly, approachable look.
Recommended Necktie Pattern for Job-Hunting ID Photos #4: Solid Color
A solid-color tie is the safest choice: it is the easiest to coordinate and looks clean and neat.
Avoid plain white and plain black ties, which are worn for weddings and funerals.
Stains show easily on solid colors, so be careful while you are wearing it.
Summary
In this article, we introduced 4 recommended necktie patterns for job-hunting ID photos.
When you tie the tie you have chosen, please refer to this article!
[Master It Here!] 4 Ways to Tie a Necktie for Job-Hunting ID Photos | Job-Hunting Photos at 19Studio Shinjuku | Same-Day Booking OK, Lowest Price
In an ID photo that shows you from the chest up, the necktie is one of the key elements. You will want to tie it neatly to give a clean, polished impression. But for students who don't wear a tie outside of a school uniform…
Job-Hunting Photos at 19Studio Shinjuku | Same-Day Booking OK, Lowest Price 
Need a dress shirt too? Be sure to check out this article.
[What Most People Don't Know] How to Choose a Dress Shirt for Job-Hunting ID Photos | Job-Hunting Photos at 19Studio Shinjuku | Same-Day Booking OK, Lowest Price
For everyone having their ID photo taken in a suit, what kind of dress shirt did you choose? If you haven't decided yet or are still unsure, please use this article as a reference! If you have already decided…
Put on the tie you like, and have your own personal ID photo taken at 19 Studio!
- 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?
