Some say there is no wrong way to wear certain accessories. In the case of the tie clip, there are many ways in-which you can go wrong, if you’re not careful. Here are four common tie clip mistakes and correct way to sport one.
1. Too short – This could happen with a small clip or a wide tie. You don’t want the tie clip, or bar to be barely hanging on for dear life. Give it a deeper clasp.
2. Too long – This could happen with a skinny tie. You don’t want your tie clip to overpower your tie. Find a smaller tie clip for those narrow ties.
3. Sideways – Some do this to make a statement. It doesn’t make the right one. Having symmetry in your outfit is a key difference to looking just okay, and looking on point.
4. Too high – This is a sheer sign you don’t know what you’re doing. The tie clip is not a choker or knot holder. Your tie clip has an intended purpose and that is to keep your tie with your shirt united and in place.
The Right Way to Wear a Tie Clip
Choose a clip that is about ¾ the width of your tie. You can get away with a clip that falls anywhere in the range of 1 inch the width of your tie to the actual width of it, but ¾ the width is optimal.
