For business professionals who pay attention to their appearance, a tie pin that enhances the suit style is an important accessory. However, the correct way to wear a tie pin is often not well known.
Table of Contents
The Role of the 'Tie Pin' to Watch
Correct Placement of a Tie Pin
Points for Wear Jewelry Accessories Stylishly
Recommended to Use a Type Slightly Shorter than the Tie Width
Positioning Parallel to the Ground
The Role of the Coveted 'Tie Pin'
The tie pin is one of the jewelry accessories that can be used in a suit style. While many people may wear it without much thought on a daily basis, what meaning does it hold? Below, we introduce three roles of the tie pin.
Increase in Workload
The main role of a tie pin is to securely fix the tie in place, making it easier to work. When tying a tie, it should be fastened around the neck and allowed to hang down towards the chest.
If the tie sways with every forward lean, it not only makes work difficult but also poses a hindrance to daily activities such as eating and hand washing.
However, with a tie pin, you can securely fasten the tie regardless of your outfit, without it getting in the way of any task. If you are concerned about your tie moving around, we recommend trying out a tie pin.
Preventing Necktie Wear
One role of a necktie pin is to protect the necktie from wear and tear.
At such times, some may think it's fine to send it for dry cleaning and repairs. However, the truth is that silk, often used as the material for neckties, can be damaged by repeated cleaning, leading to risks such as fabric stretching and deterioration.
Therefore, it is necessary to use a necktie pin to prevent the necktie from rubbing against the dress shirt and wearing out the fabric. Especially when tightening a necktie made of delicate fabrics like silk, it is advisable to attach a necktie pin at the same time.
Expressing Your Personality
As a third role of a tie pin, it can express your personality as a fashion accessory. A tie pin is very effective as a fashion item, giving a solid and sophisticated impression by simply wearing it.
Furthermore, there are various designs of tie pins available. It is good to choose a simple and understated one to match with patterned ties, or opt for a motif design to use as an accent in your coordination.
By adding a tie pin to your suit in your everyday style, you can express a new charm that is different from the usual. Coordinate by considering the tie pattern and suit color to master a suit style that suits you.
How to Wear a Tie Pin
The basic way to wear a tie pin is to align the blade and tail of the tie with the shirt, and insert the pin from right to left horizontally to secure them together.
The front-facing part when worn is called the blade of the tie, while the slender back part is the tail. When attaching a tie pin, fix these parts together with the shirt to prevent the tie from swaying.
Some people attach a tie pin to both the blade and tail of the tie, but this is the incorrect way to do it.
When it comes to attaching the tie pin, it should be inserted from the right side and secured at the meeting point of the shirt. Since the left front side of men's shirts is usually on top, this is the proper method. When fastening it, ensure it remains horizontal and does not bend.
Furthermore, the way to wear a tie pin varies depending on the type of tie. There are mainly six types of tie pins: tie clips (alligator-type), tie bars (clip type), short clips, tie chains, tie tack pins, and stick pins.
Starting with the tie chain, it is a tie pin where the bar part is a chain. It has a hanger-like attachment on the chain. Attach the attachment to the shirt button, thread the tie through the chain, and you're all set.
The tie tack pin is similar to the tie chain, it is a tie pin with a chain. The decorative part in pin form is connected to the chain. Attach the decorative part to the tie and hook the chain to the shirt's button.
The stick pin is not meant to be worn on the tie, instead it is attached to the "lapel" under the jacket collar. It has a motif with a long thin pin in an I-shape. Insert it into the buttonhole for use.
The Correct Placement of Tie Pins
The placement of tie pins may vary slightly depending on the outfit. Remember the correct placement to stylishly accessorize with tie pins.
Basic Positioning
The position to attach a tie pin can vary depending on the outfit, but one common factor is that it is important to attach it in a visible position. Especially when wearing a jacket or other outerwear over a dress shirt, the tie is usually held in place even without a tie pin.
Therefore, when attaching a tie pin, it tends to lean more towards a fashion statement rather than just securing the tie. Hence, regardless of the outfit, it is recommended to attach the tie pin in a way that it is visible.
However, ties serve more as an accent in fashion. Therefore, avoid attaching them too high and standing out too much. The ideal position for proper attachment is to place the tie pin at a relatively low position where it remains visible.
When Wearing a Jacket
When wearing a jacket, it is recommended to attach the tie pin between the 3rd and 4th buttons of the dress shirt. This is around the chest area, about 2/3 up from the visible part of the tie.
When attaching the tie pin, make sure it is horizontal from the right side. Lately, a popular trend is to angle the tie pin according to the pattern of the checkered ties.
In the case of a shirt style
When spending time with just a dress shirt and a tie, it is recommended to attach the tie pin between the fourth and fifth buttons of the shirt. In the case of a shirt style, if you attach the tie pin in the same position as a jacket style, it will stand out too much. Furthermore, placing it too high may cause the tie pin to wobble or rub, potentially leading to dirt and damage to the fabric.
Therefore, when wearing just a shirt, it is advisable to prioritize the original role of the tie pin, which is to secure the tie, and attach it at a lower position.
Best Style Scenario
When pairing it with a vest style, there is no need to wear a tie pin. Since the tie is secured from the top when wearing a vest, there is no risk of the tie end swinging and causing interference with your tasks.
However, just because you are wearing a vest doesn't mean you shouldn't wear a tie pin. If there is a possibility of removing the vest or if wearing a tie pin provides you with peace of mind, then by all means, it is okay to wear a tie pin.
When wearing a tie pin with a vest style, it should be placed inside the vest where it is not visible from the outside. When you take off the vest and are left with just a shirt, ensure it is attached from the fourth to the fifth button.
For Celebration Occasions
When attending positive gatherings such as weddings or parties, it is ideal to wear a tie pin around the area beneath the third button of your shirt or in the middle portion where the tie is visible.
In party settings, various styles are chosen depending on the season and the nature of the gathering, such as wearing a vest inside.
Points for Attaching a Tie Clip Elegantly
Not only the position where you attach the tie clip, but also the technique and carefully selected image can give a sophisticated impression. Here, we introduce tips on length and how to fasten it.
A slightly shorter type than the width of the tie is recommended
The appropriate length for a tie pin is considered to be around 3/4 of the width of the tie. This size is believed to provide a good balance when worn with a tie.
Placing it Horizontally
To stylishly attach a tie pin, it is important to fix it parallel to the floor. By attaching it horizontally, you can give a neat and solid impression. While there is a method to wear it diagonally as a fashion statement, wearing it horizontally is recommended for business settings.
Summary
In this article, we explained the correct way to wear a tie pin. When attaching a tie pin, hold both the tie and shirt, and insert it correctly so that it is horizontal. The position of attachment is between the 4th and 5th buttons when wearing just a shirt, and between the 3rd and 4th buttons when wearing a jacket.