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Now I'm no expert on such matters, but it does seem a bit confusing the tie thing. I know the fashion conscious are again tied up with small knots, tight trousers and 1980s hair.

If the train from Frankfurt to Cologne is anything to go by they are back... but most of the hair styles are comb-overs or grey. It's a judgement call just like when we are all faced with the casual day - is that jeans or slacks... whatever they are.

I thought we had ditched the tie a few years ago, but seemingly they and the suit are back. My advice? Wear them. As my Mum always tells me, it's always better to be smart than scruffy - a mantra I've struggled for years to live up to. However, if going for an interview for a job, I think it is still the safe bet.