Abstract: A support and fastening means for producing a pre-tied necktie using a modified form of body member and a support strap thereon, in which the support strap and body member reduce manufacturing costs while producing a superior product. This result is accomplished by replacing the spring clamp with the less expensive support strap which can be produced by the tie manufacturer, rather than having to be contracted out. The old spring clamp is replaced by a support strap which secures the tie around the wearer's neck and under the collar, and is detachably joined together at its ends by hook and loop area or "Velcro" fasteners secured to their respective overlapping ends. The support strap is engaged and aligned with the body member by pushing the rear post and wing posts through their respective punch holes in the support strap.

Abstract: An improved necktie is shown having an elongate body with a large width portion adjacent one end and having a small width portion adjacent an opposite end. A knot is located intermediate the ends of the elongate body. A neck loop extends from the knot and is divided to form first and second adjacent ends. A clasp is attached to the first adjacent end and has an opening. A flexible strip is attached to the second adjacent neck loop end. The flexible strip has a fixed end joined to the second neck loop end and has a free end adapted to loop through the clasp opening. The free has a fastener which engages the fixed end when the flexible strip is looped through the clasp opening to secure the neck loop about the neck of the wearer.

Abstract: A buttonslot necktie fastener which is permanently fastened to the back side of a necktie loop-label orientated at parallel to said necktie allowing the narrow section of said necktie to be captured in between the wide section of said necktie and the loop-label with permanently affixed buttonslot necktie fastener.

Abstract: A necktie having a narrow end and a wide end accommodates an elongated slot in the underside of the narrow end. A mesh having elongated apertures is formed in the slot. In one embodiment, a pair of loops support a slideably mounted button holder which engages the selected one of the wearer's shirt buttons and provides attachment of the necktie to the shirt of the wearer. In an alternate embodiment, the elongated slot supports a mesh which engages a selected one of the buttons on the wearer's shirt to secure the tie with respect to the wearer.

Abstract: A fabricated brooch of rigid sheet material having the general appearance of a man's necktie and comprising a head portion, a tail portion which is attached to the head portion, and releasable fastening means connected to the head portion for releasably attaching the brooch to the collar of a shirt, blouse or other garmet.

Abstract: A tie panel extends down from a tie knot to which is attached a neckband for disposition around the neck of a wearer so that the tie panel extends downwardly from the tie knot when the tie is worn. A number of buttonholes extend through the tie panel and receive the buttons from the wearer's shirt to thereby position the tie up against the wearer's shirt. Additionally, the tie panel is formed with stitching along its edging simulating the stitching on the wearer's shirt front. The lower end of the tie panel is tapered inwardly and formed to be folded under and against the rear face of the tie panel; and to be adjustably secured in position by means of a pair of spaced straps, a number of buttonholes and an attaching button all secured to the rear face of the tie panel. When so selectively secured the tie length can be adjusted according to the wearer's height, body proportions and personal desires.

Abstract: A necktie holder which at a same time also serves to display an advertisement or an identification card; the holder consisting of a flexible, thin sheet of transparent plastic that is die-cut with one set of slots for shirt buttons to fit therethrough, and another set of slots for a necktie to be threaded therethrough; the holder in one design being imprinted with an advertisement, and in another design being folded over so to enclose an identification card.

Abstract: An item of wearing apparel is disclosed comprising a sash tie and sash tie holder which is conveniently mounted in place under the collar of a shirt without the necessity of tieing a conventional necktie knot. The sash tie fits over the holder and is provided with fastening means, such as conventional commercially available reusable cooperating tape of the hook and loop type. Corresponding tape is provided on the shirt of the wearer and holds the necktie securely in place.

Abstract: A four in hand necktie with a permanently attached clasp for removably attaching the tie to the edge of a shirt opening. The holder is made of a first horizontal flexible member made of a ribbon, a wide ribbon, a card, or a chain and is attached permanently to the back of the front pendant of a necktie. A second member, made of a short length of cord or chain that is permanently connected to the first horizontal member in the middle of horizontal member or is movably connected to the first member through a ring which allows the second member to move along the first horizontal member. The distal end of the second member is connected to a clamp. The clamp is used to clasp the edge of a shirt opening when the necktie is being worn by a person. When the necktie is removed, the clamp is connectable to the edge of the necktie.The tie holder is permanently attached to the necktie, it is fully concealed and does not interfere with a user when he puts on the necktie or takes off the necktie.

Abstract: A necktie ornament is bent at the seam of a man's collar for a close fit and has strings of beads attached to its lower edge to hang as a necktie down the front of a man's shirt. A spring wire for a clasp extends from the lower edge of the ornament upwardly over the front of the ornament, and its upper end is bent over the top of the ornament to provide a loop adjacent the back of the ornament for fastening to a man's collar. The upper ends of the strings of beads are anchored within a hole in the lower portion of the ornament.

Abstract: A four-in-hand necktie adapted to be hand-tied in the usual manner, but being divided intermediate its ends into two sections joined by a separable fastener so positioned as to be disposed in the neck band portion of the necktie when it is tied, whereby once it is tied, it can be applied or removed by use of the fastener, leaving the knot tied at all times. The fastener is of a special construction adapting it for use in converting any pre-existing four-in-hand necktie to snap-on usage.