Tie clip
A tie bar (also tie slide, tie clip, or tie clasp)[1] is a neckwear accessory that clips a tie to the fold of a shirt, preventing it from swinging and ensuring the tie hangs straight, resulting in a neat, uniform appearance. Rising to prominence in the 1920s,[1] the tie bar is typically worn by necktie-wearing professionals.
Tie bars are usually made of metal and often have minor decorative patterns. Some tie bars have a small badge indicating membership to a club or an affiliation in the same way that ties themselves often have, or some other commemorative token. Occasionally, tie bars made of leather or chain are seen.
Tie pin
A similar neckwear-controlling device is the tie pin (also stickpin, tie tack, or tie tac), usually similar to a safety pin that fixes the tie directly to the shirt. Popular after the war as part of school uniforms, tie pins are now rarely worn, although a tie may be kept looking neat and tidy by using a safety pin invisibly fixed beneath the shirt and tie.
Tie chain
The tie chain is yet another option in keeping neckties under control. This necktie accessory is composed of two parts, a durable bar and a chain (typically of gold or silver). The bar attaches to a button on the shirt and when properly worn is covered entirely by the tie. The chain is then left to rest across the necktie, keeping the tie secure. Typically not seen in the business world, the tie chain appears most frequently at more formal affairs.
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References
- ^ a b Devlin, Paul (2007-05-29). "Here Lies the Tie Clip: An elegy for a great accessory". Slate.