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Title: Ties
Post by: felix rex on April 06, 2010, 07:19:03 PM
Need to pick up a pin/clip/chain this week.

Thoughts? Pros/cons?
Title: Re: Ties
Post by: steve dave on April 06, 2010, 07:20:07 PM
small brass combo fan  :combofan:
Title: Re: Ties
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on April 06, 2010, 07:22:25 PM
Need to pick up a pin/clip/chain this week.

Thoughts? Pros/cons?

ties,etc.

pros- none
cons- all

 :flush:
Title: Re: Ties
Post by: steve dave on April 06, 2010, 07:23:31 PM
auto erotic asphyxiation :dunno:
Title: Re: Ties
Post by: pissclams on April 06, 2010, 07:43:03 PM
Pin, clips, and chains are for 50 year olds and dumbasses.
Title: Re: Ties
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on April 06, 2010, 07:45:59 PM
Pin, clips, and chains are for 50 year olds and dumbasses.

small brass combo fan 

 :surprised:
Title: Re: Ties
Post by: jtksu on April 06, 2010, 08:45:39 PM
I love wearing ties and look damn good doing so.  That said- I never, ever wear stupid gimic ties.  No powercats, no santas, no damn shamrocks.  Those ties are for overweight dudes that have given up on life and probably wear short sleeves and clip-ons anyway.
Title: Re: Ties
Post by: Dickfer on April 06, 2010, 08:55:34 PM
Pin, clips, and chains are for 50 year olds and dumbasses.

This.

Tiebar.com has some great ties/accessories.
Title: Re: Ties
Post by: Kat Kid on April 06, 2010, 08:57:54 PM
Personally, I look for a nice, tightly braided bolero with a flash of silver and turquoise.
Title: Re: Ties
Post by: ben ji on April 06, 2010, 09:10:50 PM
Was at a conference in Vegas a couple weeks ago and one of the vendors was this Kwame Something from the apprentice. He has his own tie line that Nordstroms and Macy's just started carrying. They were selling them for $25(normal retail $75) so I stocked up.


http://store.krimsonbykwame.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/PWDA.woa/15/wo/0Z9MxsfIqZF3dlgcBCFmbw/7.4.5.7.3.0.0.1.0.1.0.1.1.8.7.3.0.7.1.17.0.9.3.1.3.1.7.1.1
Title: Re: Ties
Post by: Pete on April 06, 2010, 09:32:37 PM
Pin, clips, and chains are for 50 year olds and dumbasses.

Yep.  NEVER, EVER wear these.  EVAR!
Title: Re: Ties
Post by: asava on April 06, 2010, 09:35:12 PM
Personally, I look for a nice, tightly braided bolero with a flash of silver and turquoise.

don't you dis the bolo. only bad asses and 60+ year olds rock that crap.

also never go with pins or bars or anything other than a well designed tie and an impressive knot.
Title: Re: Ties
Post by: jtksu on April 06, 2010, 10:09:22 PM
I like a simple, not flashy pin.  Keeps the tie from flopping around.  :dunno:
Title: Re: Ties
Post by: EllToPay on April 06, 2010, 10:21:47 PM
love wearing fancy suits. love it.  :gocho:
Title: Re: Ties
Post by: TBL on April 06, 2010, 10:39:26 PM
Get the chain. Doesn't leave marks/holes on what is usually an expensive tie.
Title: Re: Ties
Post by: jtksu on April 06, 2010, 10:47:39 PM
Just use the same hole, it will be covered by the pin.
Title: Re: Ties
Post by: pissclams on April 06, 2010, 10:53:26 PM
or don't wear a tie to the wind tunnel
Title: Re: Ties
Post by: jtksu on April 06, 2010, 10:54:39 PM
I live in Kansas dude, wind is going to be a factor.
Title: Re: Ties
Post by: CHONGS on April 06, 2010, 10:55:11 PM
I live in Kansas dude, wind is going to be a factor.
get a rough ridin' suit coat you hick
Title: Re: Ties
Post by: pissclams on April 06, 2010, 10:59:14 PM
are you having a lets stand around outside and see who's tie stays put competition?  when i go outside I expect my tie to move around, when I drive around in my car, i expect my tie to move around, when i'm in a setting where it matters, my tie is going to hang like it is supposed to. 
Title: Re: Ties
Post by: jtksu on April 06, 2010, 11:34:59 PM
Yeah, walking around in full freaking suit during the summer is one way to keep your tie in place.  So is a freaking tie pin.  And I guess its cool to have your tie flying around.  Maybe I'll take out my shoe laces too and just "expect" my shoes to flop around too.  :bunchadumbassesaroundhere:
Title: Re: Ties
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on April 06, 2010, 11:41:50 PM
hey guys- here's an idea... maybe just don't wear a tie.  :dunno:
Title: Re: Ties
Post by: kso_FAN on April 07, 2010, 07:25:38 AM
hey guys- here's an idea... maybe just don't wear a tie.  :dunno:

This.  I absolutely hate ties.
Title: Re: Ties
Post by: felix rex on April 07, 2010, 08:08:15 AM
Hmmm. Lots of helpful banter so far (some more than others). Not wearing a tie isn't an option. And it's not like I'm doing pushups or windsurfing at work. But why should I "expect my tie to move around" if I can pin it in place with something classy? (<--Notice the "if"  :confused:)

Not a huge fan of pins. I can put it in the same place each time, but that means I always have to wear a pin with that tie. And I'm not comfortable with that level of commitment. Very iffy about chains, but primarily because the only ones I see are those ugly gold ones that the aforementioned old fat guys use. Leaning towards a clip at this point, but it feels a little "trendy", like aviators and skinny jeans.

Maybe a "tie bar"? Feels more minimalist and comfortable.


small brass combo fan

pic?
Title: Re: Ties
Post by: steve dave on April 07, 2010, 08:29:50 AM
small brass combo fan

pic?

 :combofan:
Title: Re: Ties
Post by: 1/64th on April 07, 2010, 08:38:03 AM
Your best bet in the effort to look cool is to not wear a pin, chain, tie bar or chain.  When you walk to your car, who cares if your tie blows around.  My last job required me to wear a tie every fracking day and I never wore a device to keep it in place.  So in summation, if you want to look cool, which it sounds like you do, just go without.
Title: Re: Ties
Post by: steve dave on April 07, 2010, 08:38:52 AM
bow tie
Title: Re: Ties
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on April 07, 2010, 08:40:28 AM
change jobs.
Title: Re: Ties
Post by: felix rex on April 07, 2010, 08:52:44 AM
bow tie

there's actually a younger dude at the office that wears these.  :rolleyes:

So in summation, if you want to look cool, which it sounds like you do, just go without.

Actually, just the opposite. Looking to keep my tie in place :dunno:

Really surprised by the anti-tie fastener sentiment around here. Hate when it flies around when I'm walking to a business lunch in downtown and stuff. I guess you all just drive to work, park, go in, etc.
Title: Re: Ties
Post by: pissclams on April 07, 2010, 09:09:42 AM
bow tie

there's actually a younger dude at the office that wears these.  :rolleyes:

So in summation, if you want to look cool, which it sounds like you do, just go without.

Actually, just the opposite. Looking to keep my tie in place :dunno:

Really surprised by the anti-tie fastener sentiment around here. Hate when it flies around when I'm walking to a business lunch in downtown and stuff. I guess you all just drive to work, park, go in, etc.
in these instances, i usually throw my tie over my shoulder just like most other people who know how to wear ties
Title: Re: Ties
Post by: SkinnyBenny on April 07, 2010, 09:27:31 AM
All I know is that I need a tie fastener any time I'm a silhouette and I sit down in an easy chair to enjoy a blasted Maxell cassette tape.

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Title: Re: Ties
Post by: felix rex on April 07, 2010, 09:52:33 AM
bow tie

there's actually a younger dude at the office that wears these.  :rolleyes:

So in summation, if you want to look cool, which it sounds like you do, just go without.

Actually, just the opposite. Looking to keep my tie in place :dunno:

Really surprised by the anti-tie fastener sentiment around here. Hate when it flies around when I'm walking to a business lunch in downtown and stuff. I guess you all just drive to work, park, go in, etc.
in these instances, i usually throw my tie over my shoulder just like most other people who know how to wear ties

What if the wind is swirling? Do you tuck between shirt buttons?
Title: Re: Ties
Post by: kso_FAN on April 07, 2010, 10:13:00 AM
What if the wind is swirling? Do you tuck between shirt buttons?

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:dunno:
Title: Re: Ties
Post by: 1/64th on April 07, 2010, 10:23:59 AM
bow tie

Got a bow-tie for easter and then chickened out and didn't wear it.   :ohno:
Title: Re: Ties
Post by: 1/64th on April 07, 2010, 10:26:14 AM
bow tie

there's actually a younger dude at the office that wears these.  :rolleyes:

So in summation, if you want to look cool, which it sounds like you do, just go without.

Actually, just the opposite. Looking to keep my tie in place :dunno:

Really surprised by the anti-tie fastener sentiment around here. Hate when it flies around when I'm walking to a business lunch in downtown and stuff. I guess you all just drive to work, park, go in, etc.

When you're as important as I am, you get to park in the parking garage under your building and don't even have to be outside at all.  You'll get to that point some day and then the tie tack question is completely irrelevant. 
Title: Re: Ties
Post by: CNS on April 07, 2010, 10:30:16 AM
bow tie

there's actually a younger dude at the office that wears these.  :rolleyes:

So in summation, if you want to look cool, which it sounds like you do, just go without.

Actually, just the opposite. Looking to keep my tie in place :dunno:

Really surprised by the anti-tie fastener sentiment around here. Hate when it flies around when I'm walking to a business lunch in downtown and stuff. I guess you all just drive to work, park, go in, etc.

When you're as important as I am, you get to park in the parking garage under your building and don't even have to be outside at all.  You'll get to that point some day and then the tie tack question is completely irrelevant.  

Motorcycle is going to ruin this for you.
Title: Re: Ties
Post by: felix rex on April 07, 2010, 10:38:26 AM
bow tie

there's actually a younger dude at the office that wears these.  :rolleyes:

So in summation, if you want to look cool, which it sounds like you do, just go without.

Actually, just the opposite. Looking to keep my tie in place :dunno:

Really surprised by the anti-tie fastener sentiment around here. Hate when it flies around when I'm walking to a business lunch in downtown and stuff. I guess you all just drive to work, park, go in, etc.

When you're as important as I am, you get to park in the parking garage under your building and don't even have to be outside at all.  You'll get to that point some day and then the tie tack question is completely irrelevant. 

You never walk outside? Are there glass pedestrian tubes in your super elite future city (very gently air-conditioned so as to avoid blowing one's tie about, I assume)?

Plus, I like walking outside. Guess I'm just gonna go with the devil-may-care clams shoulder flip (or the _fan tee, which may work as long as I never get too close too anyone and keep the lights dim in my office).
Title: Re: Ties
Post by: CNS on April 07, 2010, 10:41:24 AM
I used to have a small clip that I used to clip the back of my tie to my shirt.  Held everything in place.  No tie tack visible.  Clip was low profile.  Wasn't made for this use, but worked great.  Not sure what it was made for.  I would clip my tie tag to the shirt.

There, I have shared all my tie fastening secrets.  

Title: Re: Ties
Post by: SkinnyBenny on April 07, 2010, 10:46:09 AM
I tie my ties wicked short so as to not have to throw it over my shoulder during a pee.

 :surprised:
Title: Re: Ties
Post by: jtksu on April 07, 2010, 11:12:07 AM
"Ties wicked short?"  Arent they supposed to reach  the top of your belt?  Where is your penis located?  Is your penis erect during this piss?  How long is your torso?  I have so many questions about this...
Title: Re: Ties
Post by: SkinnyBenny on April 07, 2010, 11:55:49 AM
"Ties wicked short?"  Arent they supposed to reach  the top of your belt?  Where is your penis located?  Is your penis erect during this piss?  How long is your torso?  I have so many questions about this...

 :surprised:  Wouldn't you like to know...  :surprised:
Title: Re: Ties
Post by: felix rex on April 07, 2010, 12:38:29 PM
I used to have a small clip that I used to clip the back of my tie to my shirt.  Held everything in place.  No tie tack visible.  Clip was low profile.  Wasn't made for this use, but worked great.  Not sure what it was made for.  I would clip my tie tag to the shirt.

There, I have shared all my tie fastening secrets.  

This has potential. Thanks for not being a total waste (like Mr "throw it over your shoulder" and Mr "I'm important and park underground").
Title: Re: Ties
Post by: jtksu on April 07, 2010, 01:58:03 PM
Could just put the tail of the tie through the little label thing  on the back of the tie and then put the pin through both.  No visible hole and your tie still stays in place.  :driving:  <--- No tie flapping in the wind.
Title: Re: Ties
Post by: CNS on April 07, 2010, 02:00:11 PM
Could just put the tail of the tie through the little label thing  on the back of the tie and then put the pin through both.  No visible hole and your tie still stays in place.  :driving:  <--- No tie flapping in the wind.

As long as it is a flat pin, this would essentially be the same thing I used to do with my clip.  If it was raised, you would have a weird area on you where your tie stuck out for some unseen reason.

Caution.
Title: Re: Ties
Post by: steve dave on April 07, 2010, 02:01:03 PM
super glue
Title: Re: Ties
Post by: 1/64th on April 07, 2010, 02:02:02 PM
bow tie

there's actually a younger dude at the office that wears these.  :rolleyes:

So in summation, if you want to look cool, which it sounds like you do, just go without.

Actually, just the opposite. Looking to keep my tie in place :dunno:

Really surprised by the anti-tie fastener sentiment around here. Hate when it flies around when I'm walking to a business lunch in downtown and stuff. I guess you all just drive to work, park, go in, etc.

When you're as important as I am, you get to park in the parking garage under your building and don't even have to be outside at all.  You'll get to that point some day and then the tie tack question is completely irrelevant. 

You never walk outside? Are there glass pedestrian tubes in your super elite future city (very gently air-conditioned so as to avoid blowing one's tie about, I assume)?

Plus, I like walking outside. Guess I'm just gonna go with the devil-may-care clams shoulder flip (or the _fan tee, which may work as long as I never get too close too anyone and keep the lights dim in my office).

Torn ACL man.  Don't really walk anywhere right now, but thanks for rubbing it in.   :cry:
Title: Re: Ties
Post by: felix rex on April 07, 2010, 02:27:29 PM
bow tie

there's actually a younger dude at the office that wears these.  :rolleyes:

So in summation, if you want to look cool, which it sounds like you do, just go without.

Actually, just the opposite. Looking to keep my tie in place :dunno:

Really surprised by the anti-tie fastener sentiment around here. Hate when it flies around when I'm walking to a business lunch in downtown and stuff. I guess you all just drive to work, park, go in, etc.

When you're as important as I am, you get to park in the parking garage under your building and don't even have to be outside at all.  You'll get to that point some day and then the tie tack question is completely irrelevant. 

You never walk outside? Are there glass pedestrian tubes in your super elite future city (very gently air-conditioned so as to avoid blowing one's tie about, I assume)?

Plus, I like walking outside. Guess I'm just gonna go with the devil-may-care clams shoulder flip (or the _fan tee, which may work as long as I never get too close too anyone and keep the lights dim in my office).

Torn ACL man.  Don't really walk anywhere right now, but thanks for rubbing it in.   :cry:

What, did you twist it getting out of your car in the darkness of your elite parking cave?  :lol:
Title: Re: Ties
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on April 07, 2010, 02:40:35 PM
 :runaway:

GUYS! i just came up with a million dollar idea! dress shirts with ties painted onto the shirt so that it gives the appearance that you are wearing a tie when in fact... YOU ARE NOT WEARING A TIE!!!!!

Title: Re: Ties
Post by: felix rex on April 07, 2010, 03:04:59 PM
:runaway:

GUYS! i just came up with a million dollar idea! dress shirts with ties painted onto the shirt so that it gives the appearance that you are wearing a tie when in fact... YOU ARE NOT WEARING A TIE!!!!!



What about ties that come pre-attached to shirts they match?  :dunno:
Title: Re: Ties
Post by: 1/64th on April 07, 2010, 03:26:25 PM
bow tie

there's actually a younger dude at the office that wears these.  :rolleyes:

So in summation, if you want to look cool, which it sounds like you do, just go without.

Actually, just the opposite. Looking to keep my tie in place :dunno:

Really surprised by the anti-tie fastener sentiment around here. Hate when it flies around when I'm walking to a business lunch in downtown and stuff. I guess you all just drive to work, park, go in, etc.

When you're as important as I am, you get to park in the parking garage under your building and don't even have to be outside at all.  You'll get to that point some day and then the tie tack question is completely irrelevant. 

You never walk outside? Are there glass pedestrian tubes in your super elite future city (very gently air-conditioned so as to avoid blowing one's tie about, I assume)?

Plus, I like walking outside. Guess I'm just gonna go with the devil-may-care clams shoulder flip (or the _fan tee, which may work as long as I never get too close too anyone and keep the lights dim in my office).

Torn ACL man.  Don't really walk anywhere right now, but thanks for rubbing it in.   :cry:

What, did you twist it getting out of your car in the darkness of your elite parking cave?  :lol:

You gotta be on your toes in the elite parking cave.  You never know when an Audi, BMW, Lexus or whatnot will come around the corner and getcha.  I do drive the crappiest car in the cave, if that matters. 

BTW,  basketball was the culprit of my Terrible Triad knee tear. 
Title: Re: Ties
Post by: jtksu on April 07, 2010, 10:11:35 PM
And by "basketball," he means blowing his boyfriend.  TIA, I'll be here all week.
Title: Re: Ties
Post by: TBL on April 07, 2010, 10:25:01 PM
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Wear it a little long. Be styling like this dude.
Title: Re: Ties
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on April 09, 2010, 12:02:01 PM
one word...velcro.
Title: Re: Ties
Post by: TBL on April 10, 2010, 05:24:25 PM
one word...velcro.

ZOMG!!!!       :eek:
Title: Re: Ties
Post by: ksudrew on April 10, 2010, 06:29:08 PM
Need to pick up a pin/clip/chain this week.

Thoughts? Pros/cons?

you could just tie it long and tuck the tip into your pants

http://www.flickr.com/photos/weissfoto/2476409623/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/weissfoto/2476409623/)
Title: Re: Ties
Post by: TBL on April 10, 2010, 10:03:22 PM
Need to pick up a pin/clip/chain this week.

Thoughts? Pros/cons?

you could just tie it long and tuck the tip into your pants

http://www.flickr.com/photos/weissfoto/2476409623/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/weissfoto/2476409623/)

Dude.......Look three posts above yours..............