Ties: Clip On vs. Regular

**FuxOnTheFirstDate** · 03-21-2007, 01:55 PM

I don't see what the big damn deal is about clip on ties making the wearer seem pathetic. I don't know about you guys but I hate that noose feeling that regular ties give me. I don't wear a tie unless I go to a funeral or something but I will have to wear one regularly as an attorney. What are your thoughts on this "extremely important" issue? Are clip ons okay or not?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clip-on_tie

**eddierox** · 03-21-2007, 02:06 PM

I wear ties so a babe can approach me and ask me to tie her up with my tie ...

**Bobby97SS** · 03-21-2007, 02:08 PM

Clip on ties are for kids. Real men can tie a windsor blindfolded!

**my5thNewUsernameHere** · 03-21-2007, 02:23 PM

Originally Posted by Bobby97SS

Clip on ties are for kids. Real men can tie a windsor blindfolded!

I agree, with the exception of jobs where a necktie is needed but the job is hazardous. Good examples are police officers and those dudes who service paper shredders and xerox machines.

**86 IROC-Z** · 03-21-2007, 02:31 PM

Nope. I hardly wear a tie, so I haven't memorized how to yet, but when I need to I just google it.

**Zrated** · 03-21-2007, 02:43 PM

Gotta love a world where you an google how to tie a tie.
My favorite comment is yours Eddierox!! Now you're talkin.
Of course, that might work better with someone you know.
Never seen a chick on the street ask to be tied up by a stranger....but what do I know!
I was gonna vote No till U guys pointed out the dangerous jobs that require ties. Now I'm conflicted!

**Bobby97SS** · 03-21-2007, 02:50 PM

I never have to wear a tie (Im a mechanic) but my son and I like to dress in coat and ties and go to Bone Daddys or Hooters. Chicks seem to dig guys who dress.
Or maybe they think we have $$$

**gwballin** · 03-21-2007, 03:00 PM

I usually wear a tie to work even though it is business casual and many of my co-works opt not to. It doesn't take long to get used to it and the benefits (manager's/partner's perception) make it worthwhile in my case.

Haven't had a clip-on since I was around 6 years old.

**my5thNewUsernameHere** · 03-21-2007, 03:19 PM

Originally Posted by Zrated

Never seen a chick on the street ask to be tied up by a stranger....but what do I know!

The last time I was in that situation, I wasn't wearing a tie so I had to improvise and use my belt instead....

**00bird** · 03-21-2007, 03:21 PM

Originally Posted by eddierox

I wear ties so a babe can approach me and ask me to tie her up with my tie ...

**hamburger68** · 03-21-2007, 04:15 PM

I haven't worn a tie in probably 10 years or more. suits + shirts regularly, never ties.
but really: clip on is not an option!

**snaggeltooth** · 03-21-2007, 10:21 PM

never a clip on ... A tie is very easy and does not make your collar tight around your neck ... It is the collar not the tie ...

**Hot Black Trans-Am** · 03-21-2007, 10:25 PM

Originally Posted by eddierox

I wear ties so a babe can approach me and ask me to tie her up with my tie ...

And then you woke up. To bad it'll never happen to you!

Clip ons look like crap.

**dock** · 03-22-2007, 01:28 AM

I haven't worn a clip on since I was 7 years old

**Spaz** · 03-22-2007, 07:05 AM

i'd say it depends on the situation... if you work at some half assed retail store why the hell not... if you're going to apply for a job i'd go with a regular tie... if i went to a wedding and was going to the reception i'd go with a clip on... how ever i don't own a clip on...

**SexOnWheels** · 03-22-2007, 07:07 AM

Do not bother with a tie they are out of style now any ways.

Our generation has the collar undone at the top button even when wearing a suit!

**hamburger68** · 03-22-2007, 08:55 AM

Originally Posted by SexOnWheels

Do not bother with a tie they are out of style now any ways.

Our generation has the collar undone at the top button even when wearing a suit!

**FuxOnTheFirstDate** · 03-22-2007, 09:27 AM

Not in court they don't, unfortunately. If I entered a court room as an attorney without a tie I would be in trouble. See "My Cousin Vinny" for a great example, lol.

**tnthub** · 03-22-2007, 09:29 AM

I didn't know they even made clip ons for adults...

**86 IROC-Z** · 03-22-2007, 09:48 AM

Originally Posted by FuxOnTheFirstDate

Not in court they don't, unfortunately. If I entered a court room as an attorney without a tie I would be in trouble. See "My Cousin Vinny" for a great example, lol.

thats a hilarious movie