How to Wear a Tie Bar
Tie bars are narrow pieces of metal that slip onto a man's tie and fasten to the front of his dress shirt. Some tie bars consist of a piece of metal with one tight bent, like a money clip. The piece in back is usually slightly shorter than the front piece or portion. If tie bar is made of two pieces, the back piece is often attached to the front piece by a simple spring-loaded mechanism that allows the pieces to act like an alligator clip. The purpose of a tie bar, also known as a tie clip, is to keep a man's tie in place and flat against his shirt. Tie bars, which come in a variety of colors, shapes and textures, add flair to an otherwise plain suit. Coordinate your tie bar with your belt buckle or other metal accessories for a polished look. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Choose a tie bar that's a different color than your tie. Use the tie bar to add color to your look.
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Select a tie bar that's no longer than ¾ of your tie's width.
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Position the tie bar so it will be in the upper third of the tie, usually between the third and fourth buttons down from the top of your shirt.
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Slide the tie bar onto your tie, while fastening it to the front of your dress shirt.
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Tips & Warnings
Avoid wearing a pocket square if you're wearing a tie bar; that would be over-accessorizing.
