According to the standard men's tie sizes guide, the golden rule for choosing the perfect tie clip size is that your tie bar should cover 70% to 80% (approx. 3/4) of the tie width. It should never be wider than your necktie.

Here is a quick rule of thumb to match your tie width with the correct tie clip size:

• Super Skinny Ties (2.0" width): Pair with a 1.5" tie clip.
  
• Skinny Ties (2.5" - 3.0" width): Pair with a 2.0" tie clip.
  
• Standard Ties (3.5" width): Pair with a 2.2" tie clip.
  
• Extra Large Ties (4.0" width): Pair with a 2.5" tie clip.

Pro Tip: To look your best, always place your tie clip between the 3rd and 4th buttons of your dress shirt.

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Understanding Tie Clips

As a clothing accessory in a man's wardrobe, people have always had different opinions on how to wear tie bars or tie clips. Nowadays, modern society consistently understands that the correct wearing length of tie bars or tie clips spans ¾ the width of your tie.

Recently, words such as old money aesthetic and chill vibes have entered our sight from the mass media, when it comes to how to wear men's clip on ties, people tend to pursue the style of "clean-fit".

The Tie Clips Placement

The Design of Tie Clips

According to the different widths, we divide the clip on tie into super skinny tie,  skinny tie, standard tie, traditional tie, and extra large neckties. 

For each mens clip on tie, we have equipped you with a suitable length separately.

• 1.5"  tie bar or tie clips for super skinny tie
• 2.0"  tie bar or tie clips for  2.5“skinny tie
• 2.0“  tie bar or tie clips for  3”  skinny tie
• 2.2"   tie bar or tie clips for standard tie 
• 2.5"   tie bar or tie clips for  extra large tie

How to wear tie clip? 

The answer is "Clean-fit“. It sneaks into our lives through the concept of dressing, it is actually the profound embodiment of Hawson's pursuit of minimalism and sustainability.

• Vertical: Between the 3rd and 4th buttons of your shirt (from top).
  
• Horizontal: Clip through the front layer of the tie and the shirt placket – do not clip the back layer of the tie.

Style Tips

• Keep the tie clip parallel to the ground.
  
• Choose a clip with gentle grip to avoid damaging silk fabric.
  
• Match the metal finish (silver/gold/gunmetal) with your watch or belt buckle for a cohesive look.
  

Common Mistakes

• Too high (above 2nd button) or too low (below 5th button) – both look awkward.
  
• Clipping too tightly can leave permanent creases on the tie.