4 Types of Tie Clips & Bars Designs
You might have spent days practicing that perfect knot so that the next time you wear a necktie you look like a besuited gentleman which you always wanted to be. But your tie just doesn’t stay in place, ruining your carefully crafted look!
However, there are accessories that can lift you out of your troubles! Let us understand them better one by one.
4 Different Types of Tie Clips & Bars Designs with Images
- Tie Clip/ Tie Bar
- Tie tacks
- Stick Pins
- Tie Chains
1. Tie Clip/ Tie Bar
Tie clip with pinch clasp
Tie bar with a slide claspA tie clip consists of two bars attached together through a pin, and you can wear one to secure your tie to your shirt placket. The bar-shaped tie clip is the most popular design, but you can also get good pieces in the U-shaped design too- just take care that the tie clip is no wider than 3/4th of your tie width.
Placement: – In between 3rd & 4th button on the shirt
Types: Pinch clasp, Slide clasp
Shape: Pinstripes, Geometric, Jeweled, Arrow, U-Shaped, Anchor
Best ties: Knit, Silk, Wool, Cotton, Satin, Linen, Denim, Microfiber, Polyester
Material: Silver, Gold, Rose Gold, Wood, Copper, Brass, Zinc Alloy, Oxidized metals, rhodium
Occasions: Formal & Semi-formal, Casual occasions, Wedding, Anniversary, Black tie, White tie, Gala Events, Dinner, Social functions, Farewell, Birthday
Websites to Buy: Etsy.com, Jewelrysupply.com, ebay.com, Amazon.com, Hugoboss.com, Dunhill.com, Thetiebar.com, Belk.com
2. Tie tacks
Pin with clutch back
Chain with T-bar
A tie tack is more ornate, it keeps your tie from flailing in the wind while adding a bit of embellishment to your outfit. Sometimes, tie tacks have a chain with a T-bar attached to it. Since a tie tack pierces the tie and the shirt to fasten them together, it should be worn with wool or cashmere neckties where it won’t leave a visible hole, and ties like foulard ties should be avoided.
Placement: In between 3rd & 4th button on the shirt
Types: Pin with Clutch Back, Chain with T-bar
Shape: Round, Square, Rectangle, Oval, Monogrammed
Best ties: Knit, Silk, Wool, Cotton, Satin, Linen, Denim, Microfiber, Polyester
Worst ties: Foulard pattern ties, Macclesfield tie
Studs: Diamond, Pearl, Rubies, Rhinestone, Gemstone, Lapis Lazuli, Amethyst Stone, Diamond, Onyx Stone, Wood-Resin
Materials: Steel, Gold, Silver, Copper, Brass
Occasions: Formal & Semi-formal, casual occasions, Wedding, Anniversary, Black tie, White tie, Gala Events, Dinner, Social functions, Farewell, Birthday
Websites to Buy: Etsy.com, Jewelrysupply.com, ebay.com, Belk.com, Amazon.com
3. Stick Pins
Stickpins were used by English aristocrats to keep their cravats in place. Stick pins used to come in intricate designs- they would often be made of gold or silver and be adorned with precious stones. Nowadays, you can find stick pins with no bling and use them to secure a neck-tie to the shirt.
Best ties: Knit, Silk, Wool, Cotton, Satin, Linen, Denim, Microfiber, Polyester
Worst ties: Foulard pattern ties, Macclesfield tie
Shape: Pinstripes, Geometric, Jeweled
Studs: Diamond, Pearl, Rubies, Rhinestone, Gemstone, Lapis Lazuli, Amethyst Stone, Diamond, Onyx Stone
Material: Silver, Gold, Rose Gold, Copper, Brass, Zinc Alloy, Oxidized metals, rhodium, White Gold
Occasions: Formal, Semi-formal, Wedding, Anniversary, Black tie, White tie, Gala Events, Dinner, Social functions, Farewell, Birthday, Convocations, Competitive Events, Parade Day, Cocktail
Websites to Buy: Etsy.com, Jewelrysupply.com, ebay.com, Amazon.com
4. Tie Chains
A tie chain consists of a double clasped clip and a chain, and it is worn lower on the tie. The clip attaches the tie to the shirt and gets covered by the tie, while the gold or silver chain rests on the outside of the tie. This vintage fashion accessory still finds takers among men.
Types: Clip with chain
Best ties: Knit, Silk, Wool, Cotton, Satin, Linen, Denim, Microfiber, Polyester
Material: Silver, Gold, Rose Gold, Copper, Brass, Zinc Alloy, Oxidized metals
Occasions: Formal, Semi-formal, casual settings, Social functions, Dressy Occasion, Dinner
Websites to Buy: Etsy.com, Belk.com, Amazon.com
While these accouterments add to your debonair look, they serve a practical purpose too. Do put them on to bring perfection to your outfit, especially when you are donning a formal attire in outdoor events and weddings so that your tie stays in place and you stay in style!
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