Tie clip / tie bar

[univibe88]

Do we have a "show off your tie bar" thread? Maybe this should be it.

This should be it! I'll get out my camera a bit later.

 

[Jovan]

I like mine in plain silver, either brushed or polished. They're very useful when eating dinner.

 

[Fletch]

Quig, those World's Fair tie bars are fantastic! I have a couple, but nowhere near that nifty.

 

[Patrick Murtha]

Some recent additions to the collection:

 

[Edward]

Love the scissors one - that would be great for a tailor. Or a barbour, at a pinch.

I have just a couple - a modern spring-loaded-style one, and a gold one that probably dates back to the 60s / early 70s. I like them as a nice touch, both for keeping the tie at bay and as an accessory. I wear them on those occasions when I'm wearing a suit without a waistcoat, never with one. I match the colour to my cufflinks; increasingly I'm tending to wear gold cufflinks in the day and silver in the evening. I need to up my range of gold cufflinks, they're much more limited than my silvers at present.

 

[Quigley Brown]

These are my favorites to wear on my narrow ties.

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[skyvue]

I always wear a tie bar, though most of mine are pretty unremarkable. I find that the best ones are the short ones, and I mostly resist buying those, since I don't wear many thin ties.

But I'll take a look later to see if any of mine are worth showing off.

 

[Dinerman]

I got this one yesterday.

 

[Mr. Rover]

I love how they look on other people, but I can never make them work for me. I get very self conscious with them for some reason...I love my collar bars, though.

 

[JEEP]

Here are mine:

Top; modern, but in a timeless design - sterling silver
Bottom; age unknown - golddouble on silver


/Jakob

 

[CharlesB]

I use them all the time with skinny ties. Im a fan. Usually go with a simple brushed silver

 

[Jovan]

:eusa_clap

JEEP: Where did you get the top one? I've been trying to find an inexpensive, non-hinged clip to no avail.

 

[JEEP]

My girlfriend gave it to me as a birthday present in 2007 - I believe she found it at a jewellers in Aarhus. I can ask her where and go see if they have another one if you are interested.


/Jakob

 

[Valhson]

I think they are the best piece of "flair" a man has when dressing up. Mostly because they are simple and practical.

I made mine a few years ago when I was an apprentice to a silversmith. I will post some pics later tonight as I am currently at the office.

 

[Ugarte]

I like them if they're not too bulky or so loose that they are difficult to manage. I also have rules about which bars/clasps I'll wear -- no animals, cartoon characters, athletic equipment, etc. It's just not the place for novelty or advertisement.

Mark
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[Dinerman]

I essentially wear tie bars to add that touch of novelty and whimsy, but in a small, reserved way.

 

[Patrick Murtha]

I essentially wear tie bars to add that touch of novelty and whimsy, but in a small, reserved way.

I agree. A touch of novelty or whimsy, OK by me.

 

[jgilbert]

I have a hard time with them. If I am wearing a vest, do not see the need for one. And the thought of "clipping" something to my tie just seems unnatural.

 

[Feraud]

I was never the type to wear sports jerseys, caps, advertising t-shirts (with the exception of some punk bands in the 80s). Cufflinks, tie clips, and ties are the perfect place to express individuality and fun when dressing up.

I need to photograph my collection and will add it to this thread.
My tie clips include dogs, horses, miniature dice that spin, riding crops, initials, and I think an assorted golf club or two.

 

[thunderw21]

I like to wear them occasionally, though sometimes I think they break up the detail of certain ties.

My favorite one:

My second favorite is the top one. The little arms can adjust to the width of the tie. I don't have an "E" in my name so I often wear it with my Eiffel Tower tie.