Elements to Consider In a Tie Clip to Ensure It Matches Your Outfit

Tie clips now make exceptional fashion statements for all men. They add a finished appearance, luxury and sophistication to your tailored outfit. Even so, for your tie clip to elevate your look, you should pick the right elements to match it to the rest of your outfit. Below are tidbits on the essential considerations for your outfit, tie and the clip to match.

 

Color

 

The two main color options for tie clips are silver and gold. Before choosing between these two, consider your other accessories like the cufflinks. If these are silver, the best choice is to pick a silver tie clip so that your entire outfit does not have too many colors. You should also consider the color of your buttons and the belt buckle since the tie is in close contact with these things. Buttons in warm colors are best matched with silver tie clips.

 

Finish

 

Tie clips often have a brushed or gloss finish. This means you will choose a matte or shiny finish, respectively for your tie clip. As a general rule, ties with sheen finishes like silk or satin ties are best paired with brushed finishes, while gloss tie clips suffice for wool, linen or cotton ties.

 

Length

 

Your tie clip should cover about three-quarters of your tie’s width. This was the traditional tie clip recommendation, and it is still popular in contemporary fashion. If your clip covers a tie’s full width, this is too long and will not look good. Similarly, too short a tie clip will look ridiculous.

 

With the above considerations in mind, the next step will be positioning the tie clip correctly. The correct position is between the fourth and third button of your shirt. Thankfully, a tie clip matches formal, semi-formal and casual outfits, so there is no wrong occasion for wearing it.