How To Wear A Tie Pin
A tie is a must have supplement for men's formal clothing, and is always incomplete without a tie pin or tie clip. Tie pins and clips are terms that are used synonymously for each other but they differ in their mechanism. Tie pins are like safety pins, that need to be penetrated through a tie in order to fasten. On the other hand, a tie clip, also known as tie clasp, does not go through the cloth, but is placed horizontally across the tie. Tie pins are good for men who are always on the move. For example, while getting out of the car, while taking or leaving a seat or during presentations, a tie pin helps keeping your tie in place.
How to Use a Tie Pin
A tie pin enhances the style quotient of a person, be it a formal party dresses or casual wear. There are so many varieties of tie pins that you can choose from, each for various purposes. You can don tie pins at the work place as well as at a formal dinner. Some of you may not like the idea of wearing a tie pin at work, but if you choose perfect formal designer clothing that can go with your tie pin, then it certainly makes you look stylish and enhances your personality as well as appearance. Wearing a tie pin gives an impression that you are a smart, tidy, and a disciplined person. But always make sure to choose the right tie pins that complement the color and texture of your tie. Many times men make a mistake by wearing wrong tie pins that spoil their look and makes them look shabby and out of place. Sometimes, you might get confused with the many ties and tie pins around to choose from. In such a situation, you can either choose a tie pin first or a tie and then make the next suitable choice. For example, if there are ten ties and ten tie pins, then first select your favorite tie and then search for a complementary tie pin. This will increase your chances of making the perfect match.
How to Wear a Tie Pin
The most common amongst any party dress codes is, black tie attire. Generally, men prefer to wear a bow during such parties but you can sport a tie pin on the shirt as well, as an accessory. But if you are choosing a classic tie, then you need that tiny tie clip to spice up your looks. First, you need to select a right tie and a matching tie pin for yourself. Now wear your shirt, button it and put on the tie. Now fasten the tie pin, just like any other pin by taking a fold of the cloth from the tie and penetrating the needle of the pin through the shirt and the tie in a way, that it fixes properly. Tie pin placement is also a wide area to experiment with. To make the tie pin look poised with the tie, make sure it measures of the total width of the tie. Try to adjust the tie pin position at the center of the tie. Do not place it too close to the tie knot or the bow, if you are wearing one. If you are wearing a jacket, then try to place the tie pin a little above so that it can be seen. Choosing the right material for the tie pins is also very essential. They are available in various metals, light weight and heavy weight. Though all the materials give a wonderful effect, it is wise to choose one suits your personality as well as the occasion. For award functions, black tie affairs, weddings, or on the day of business mergers, a gold plated tie pin is ideal, as it makes you look classy, sophisticated and elite. For other parties and casual wear, you can try silver tie pins or those made with semi-precious stones, that can go well with white shirts or solid colors. You can decide which tie pin to wear depending on the venue, occasion, and the fabric of the suit.
To accentuate your look completely, try to wear some matching cuff links. Tie pins may not be necessarily simple and understated, they can be the sole reason for turning those heads to you again, and grabbing all the attention, making you look super handsome.
