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A tie clip (also tie slide, tie bar, or tie clasp) is a clothing accessory that is used to clip a
The use of tie clips gained prominence during the 1920s, during which period the use of straight ties made of delicate materials such as silk became more fashionable, and they largely came to replace the more traditional tie pin.
A tie clip (also tie slide, tie bar, or tie clasp) is a clothing accessory that is used to clip a tie
Tie has two principal meanings:
* Tie (draw), a finish to a competition with identical results, particularly sports
* Necktie, a long piece of cloth worn around the neck or shoulders
Tie or TIE may also refer to:
Engineering and technology
* Ti ...
to the underlying shirt
A shirt is a cloth garment for the upper body (from the neck to the waist).
Originally an undergarment worn exclusively by men, it has become, in American English, a catch-all term for a broad variety of upper-body garments and undergarments. I ...
front, preventing it from swinging and ensuring that the tie hangs straight, resulting in a neat, uniform appearance.
History
The use of tie clips gained prominence during the 1920s, during which period the use of straight ties made of delicate materials such as silk became more fashionable, and they largely came to replace the more traditional tie pin.
Ornamentation and use
Tie clips are commonly made of metal and often have decorative patterns or embellishments. Some clips have a small badge indicating membership to a club or some other affiliation, or some other commemorative token, in a similar manner to the way in which ties themselves may be used as signs of membership. In the United States, a tie clip is one of the few items of jewelry allowed to be worn by servicemen and women.See also
* Clip-on tie * Collar pin * Tie chain * Tie pinReferences
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Clip or CLIP may refer to:
Fasteners
* Hair clip, a device used to hold hair together or attaching materials such as caps to the hair
* Binder clip, a device used for holding thicker materials (such as large volumes of paper) together
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Fashion accessories
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