Nowadays, you rarely find men wearing a collar with pins. However, I think that such a combination looks quite elegant, emphasizes interest in life and, of course, gives out in its owner an undeniable sense of style. Today I will tell you what a collar pin is and how to wear it; where this style came from, and what clothes are best for this.
The history of the appearance of the pin
The collar pin first appeared in the early 20th century. Back then, the normal shirt collar as we know it was in its infancy. Unlike today, that collar was very starched and rough. There was an alternative in the form of silk collars, but, unfortunately, they were too thin and it was not possible to rub them with starch to maintain their shape. Although they were not wearable, the beauty of silk beckoned and forced to come up with a way to get around the restriction.
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And what do you think? Yes, the silk collar soon became popular! Someone came up with the idea to combine it with a pin and voila – the silk began to keep the required shape! Also, thanks to pins, it became possible to better fix the tie, which gave its owner more elegance. The tie was slightly raised up and thus separated from the chest.
Collar pin lifts the tie for a slightly more dramatic look
Over the next decades, the collar-pin combination gradually began to go out of fashion, however, some actors and celebrities of the time wore a pin on their collars in the 20s and 30s of the XX century, without changing their style. In the 1950s, the collar and pin combination gained popularity again, first in Germany and in the 1960s in the United States.
In the USSR, a pin with a collar was not widespread, only at the end of the 20th and beginning of the 21st century, domestic fashionistas gradually joined the “classics”.
Collar pins
There are three types of pins. Let's take a closer look at each of them.
Collar pin
This pin looks like a regular pin, which is in the arsenal of any housewife. It can be easily worn with all types of collars. All you have to do is match the collar, pin and tie. Basically, you pierce the collar on one side and at the same level you make a hole on the other side. You snap the carabiner and straighten your tie. Once you pull the pin out, two small holes will appear on the collar, but don't worry. These holes should disappear after the first wash.
Collar pin
Barbell
In addition to the standard pin, there is a larger specimen – a small shaft with different tips at the edges. At least one tip can be unscrewed. This design is called the “barbell” because of the similarity with the popular sports equipment. This type of pins requires a special shirt collar that has two special holes. Today, the chances of finding such a collar are slim, so be prepared to make it to order.
Barbell
Collar Bar
The third option for the collar accessory is the collar clip. This name is not casual; It has a clip or crocodile on each end to hold the collar together. The collar clip is often adorned with precious or semi-precious stones, which emphasizes the status of its owner and, moreover, it perfectly holds its shape.
Collar Bar
The collar clip is perfect for smart casual style, although it was originally intended exclusively for a business suit. If you suddenly decide to wear your tweed jacket, then you have a great stylish look! However, you should take care that the tie is tied with a quarter knot, otherwise, your collar will wrinkle and as a result look unpleasant.
Finally
Well, now you know about the three main types of collar pins and are ready to conquer new horizons of your own style. The collar and pin have practically disappeared from everyday life, but this combination has always been a sign of sophistication and good taste. Who knows, maybe in the near future the fashion for the classics will return. Until that happens, it's time to get ahead of everyone and emphasize your individuality!
