Other boys had different strategies to keep that tie under control: some tucked the end of their ties into their shirt between buttons, while others stuffed it into their shirt pocket. Really, as a prep school student, you can kind of get away with fashion murder--you're expected to make mistakes (in life, school, and fashion). But as we get older, somehow we're expected to know more. No metal in the microwave. Stop procrastinating. No square-toed shoes.
And don't be that 35 year old guy with your tie tucked into your shirt pocket. Get a tie bar:
Oh, Tiffany's. This tie bar has just enough decorative embellishment for me. The small knot serves as a focal point, giving the tie bar some visual flair. But it still manages to be clean and minimalist.
These finds are from eBay. New tie bars are ridiculously difficult to find online because, well, men's jewelry isn't a huge market. But you will find lots of vintage stuff on eBay, stuff that I think can often be really nice and really cheap (like 20 times cheaper than that Tiffany's tie bar, no joke). Keep a look out for established vintage jewelers: Swank, Anson, and Hickok all made lots of interesting pieces.The first two tie bars are Hickok. I am still upset that I forgot to bid on them... that first one is too cool for school! I love how you'd be able to see some of the tie through the bar. The second one is rather plain, but it's smaller and therefore better suited for the skinny/slim ties that are all the rage.
The second two bars are Swank. If you look closely, you'll see there is a slight pattern on the edges of the tie bar. It's very art deco, very chic. But it's still very understated and cool--your friends will only notice the pattern when it hits the light at the right angle. Once again, I am upset that I forgot to bid.
Hope you all have better luck on eBay than me!
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