> If you have to wear black shirt and pants, I'd definitely go for some
> color. I've never been a big fan of vests, but a cool tie tucked
> into the third button hole is always nice (and how I wear my tie at
> work).
This is EXACTLY what I do. I work high volume and only wear a tie about half
the time - I found myself ruining ties with juices and liqueurs while trying
to keep up the pace.