Clip your Ties
A tie clip is not only a practical way to tack your tie to your shirt, but it can be an additional way to accessorize and add your personal style to your everyday business and formal wear. Whether you are attempting to keep the tail of your tie in line, or avoid drooping and hanging during physical activity, learning properly wear the clip will ensure that taste and class isn't sacrificed in the name of practicality.
Selecting a Tie Clip
Select a tie clip that is appropriate for your outfit and coordinate your other accessories to match. This means that if you are sporting a pair of silver cuff links and a silver pen is tucked into your suit jacket pocket, it is a good idea to wear a silver tie clip as well. Coordinating with your tie is also an option if you have a clip that matches or complements in color. For special events, such as holidays or political events, a themed clip with a logo, flag or festive image can be appropriate when done with taste. For formal events or the workplace, it is safer to keep your tie clip minimal in design.
Position a Tie Clip
Position your tie clip according to your outfit. If you plan to wear a suit jacket and the tie clip is a practical tool rather than a fashion accessory, you have the option of attaching the tie clip towards the bottom tip where it will be invisible under your jacket. This leaves you with a stationary tie, but no worries about positioning, as the clip is fully concealed by the jacket. To use your clip as part out the formal ensemble, you should know that positioning depends on personal taste. There is no set rule about where a tie clip should be work in relation to your build or tie, but you should try to place it within the center third of your tie's length. This means that you could wear it towards the top of your tie where the width is just over that of your clip, or you can position it on the lower end and below your chest where it will be visible.
Attaching a Tie Clip
Most tie clips are designed to be attached from right to left, and you should be careful in applying your tie clip from this direction if you are using one with a design or pattern that needs to positioned properly. Open the clip with your fingers, holding it open with your right hand so as to easily slide it onto your shirt and tie. Use your left hand to smooth your tie and ensure that the front and back tails are evenly centered. Slide the clip on, being sure to include both tails of the tie. To avoid a hanging tie, you can slide the tie clip into the center buttoned seam of the shirt as well, to keep it securely in place. Straighten it out to be sure it's not crooked or diagonal. Check your tie clip periodically throughout the day and adjust as necessary.
Tags: your clip, with your, clip that, clip with, ensure that
