I'm a schoolteacher, and wear ties regularly. I LOVE them, and I guess it's almost a thing with me. The male teachers compliment every new one I wear, and the kids think really I'm cool... both pretty useful groups to have on your side in the school setting.

Anyway, I usually wear them with a skirt and button-down. Sometimes I wear them as a...um... "simi-scarf," and just get a coordinating one to kinda drape around my neck. I just got into ties with V-neck tee shirts and jeans. I have learned all kinds of different knots, and sometimes just keep looping it around itself 'til I like the look. I also use them for belts and headbands if the look calls for it. I probably am taking it a bit far, but ties are so cool!

My look is kinda eccentric, but the pic you posted looks like the usual way I wear them. I get most of them from Goodwill for about $1. The prints and cuts are usually pretty vintage-y and unique, so you don't look too manly. TJMaxx/Marshal's/Ross is usually where I get my fancier lookin ones for a good price. Also, shop against the seasons. For example, fall colors are really cheap right now and can usually be mixed with current colors.

Last thing, I girl up the rest of the look. I always wear big earrings and slightly more striking make-up on tie days. In the winter I do patterned tights or fishnets.

Hope this helps!