8/10/2019 Men's Tie Accesories and What They Do

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Today’s tie is a descendent of the European cravat which was a long strip of cloth worn about theneck. A starched, white ruff was then attached to keep the jacket or doublet from becomingmarred or stained as well as functioning as a napkin or bib as the need arose. Ties are used nowas a fashion statement or as part of a uniform.

We’ve all seen comical situations occur with men and their ties. or instance, when the newscamera catches a man walking across the street during a storm and his tie is blowing franticallyaround his head. Without a doubt, there are also dangers lurking with tie!wearers which need tobe taken into consideration, such as when the tie gets caught in machinery. To avoid suchcircumstances, several smart devices have been invented that enables the tie to be attached tothe dress shirt underneath, thereby holding it in place.

The following list gives the names and descriptions of each of these devices"

T#E $A%" &uch like the shape and function of a paperclip, this is an elongated strip of metal usedto slide across the tie, attaching it to the shirt. Tie bars, also known as tie slides can be found inplain or decorative patterns.

T#E '(A#)" *sually made from gold or silver, and resembling a hanger with a loop to attach to abutton with a chain hanging down from either end. The tie is slipped through the loop, hiding the

bar and revealing the chain in front.

T#E '+#" Two or three strips of material joined together by a spring!loaded mechanism which isclipped across the tie and shirt, holding them together. Also known as a tie clasp, they come in avariety of materials, lengths and shapes. &any have decorative engravings, logos or gemstonesattached.

T#E -T%A" A relatively new accessory which is slipped through the back of the tie through thelabel loop then buttoning it above and below. They are usually made of cloth or plastic.

T#E TA'" Also known as a tie pin, this utensil resembles a studded earring with a chain attachedto a long, cylindrical piece of metal or weight. The pin is detached from its base and placedthrough the material of the tie and then reattached to the base. The weight is then slid through a

buttonhole, which keeps the tie in place.

#t’s a matter of preference which instrument each person uses but one thing to remember with tiepins is that they tend to damage the silk tie cloth when piercing them. When shopping for tie clips,be sure to choose the correct widths and materials to complement your tie collection.