The tie pin It can become an essential element in the clothing of an elegant man. If you barely know its meaning or don't know how to put it on correctly, here we detail all those questions and all the steps you can take to use a tie clip.
The tie is a symbol of elegance, but the pin still pulls that little dot to the taste for the elegant. Without a doubt, it has several functions that we will detail later, and when in doubt it may seem somewhat obsolete, but it is still something much more functional for those businessmen.
The tie pin
The tie pin is that basic accessory or one more accessory in the elegant distinction that is provided when dressing a man. Its bearing is very simple and its function is to join the tie with the shirt. Holding the tie well is essential for events where movement is required. Being supported, the tie will prevent it from moving and being stained during a meal, having a coffee or even when you are going to be in a bathroom.
Types of tie pins
There are infinity of models, regarding color, shape and material. The pin is a piece in the form of an elongated bar that has the function of holding the tie with the shirt. It can carry a fine bolt that works as an ornament.
Another type of pin is one that works as a kind of button that crosses the tie, whose purpose also resides in hold the tie on your site. Regarding the materials, there are for the two models from silver, gold, stainless steel and in any type of finish: from matte to bright. Some even capture a drawing and many companies represent their logo on these pins.
You have to understand that the pin has to stand out, but neither stand out above the tie, that is, there is no competition. Regarding its size, you have to choose one not be extremely long or wide. The ideal is to measure the width of the tie and choose one that does not cover ¾ parts in its length, but it cannot be the wide part of any part of the tie, but of that part that coincides between the third or fourth button of the shirt. Don't forget that the pin is more elegant being small and narrow.
How to put a pin in a tie
You don't have to learn huge tutorials to know how to put on this elegant accessory. If it is your first time and you want to place it with total success, it is important that you read how to do it. Remember that it is an important and very masculine piece, as it gives that touch of elegance and distinction.
- You must have the tie on before placing the pin. One has to hit the right height between the third and fourth button of the shirt, starting from the top. This will be at chest height.
- Insert and slide the pin between the tie and do it gently, as any snags could mess with the material of the tie.
- Act quickly. hook the pin with the shirt, since that is the purpose, to try that tie stay fixed and fastened.
- Position the pin in a straight posture, since an inclined pin does not give a good presence. Once placed, check from time to time that this accessory is always well placed.
The pins have no great mystery, you have to push the pin passing through the tie and incising that fits and stays with the shirt. Then use the close so that it is closed and tight. Don't force it too tight and forceful, and try to keep the pin straight and not crooked.
The history of the tie pin
The tie pin has its history. At the beginning of the XNUMXth century it was used as a pin to be able to fasten another type of tie, the plastron, a tie that seemed between a handkerchief and a scarf. Its main function was rather to decorate. Similarly, over time it was used only as decoration. It was placed in the knot of the tie, where coincidentally it did no other function than to serve as an ornament, since it did not hold anything in particular.
In the early 50s is when the pin is used as we are using it today. Its hook shape will fix the tie to the shirt so that it is totally Hold both pieces. Besides, it will be one more accessory that will personify the elegant man.
To conclude we can comment that wearing a tie pin is always a good hit. Do not cut yourself in being able to show it off, do it and feel proud. We can specify that wearing this accessory is being able to express your own personality, it is not only indicated for businessmen but for all those people who want to be elegant.