Sunday, August 06, 2006
Tie
Pud,
Are tie bars/tie clips still fashionable in the workplace? I know my grandfather wore one in the 50s and 60s, but how about now? And if they are, where can I find one? None of the fine men's clothiers around me carry them... not even JoS. A. Bank.
Thanks,
JM  JM,
The original purpose of these devices was to keep your tie centered and attached to your shirt at all times. They evolved into fashion pieces, as so many functional trends do. But nothing's more unfashionable than a necktie dipped in tomato soup, so if you're a messy eater, go for it.
But to answer your question, tie accessories are currently out of fashion, but will be making a comeback soon -- especially as jewelers wise up and make modern-looking tie clips with thick right angles, and optionally with lots of bling.
So like all fashion trends on the cusp of popularity, you can only wear one if you're either 1) fashion forward, 2) very attractive. Anything else and you'll look like a doof.
If you're not fashionable enough for a tie clip but want to keep your tie out of your soup with class, use a leather tie-down, which is a strap that wraps around the label on the back of your tie, and has button holes to affix to your shirt, keeping everything in place.
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