Anne I missed the "NOT" take a tie, I just added the "NOT" to the post. I really think silk tees will work so if you want to do that with Gary that is what Ken is doing. I just dont see taking a shirt as well as all he is going to have is totally casual short sleeve shirts or safari shirts, neither will look right with a tie. A silk tee is so light and easy to pack. It is just a more "contemporary" look.