Penélope Cruz wears a patterned tie to the London Film Festival

Penélope Cruz wore a patterned tie to a London Film Festival premiere.

She paired it with a checked shirt, blazer and black trousers.

The look shows how ties can be worn as a style choice by anyone, not only as traditional formalwear.

The article says people can also experiment with wearing ties in other ways, such as around the waist or neck.