By Erin Hansen

First “Mad Men” and now “Boardwalk Empire.”  With the popularity of stylized period shows like these and others, it’s no wonder that men’s fashion trends are taking their cue from TV characters. Besides providing great entertainment, “Boardwalk Empire”‘s “Nucky” Thompson ~  played by Steve Buscemi ~ has brought back the collar bar. TheTieBar.com, the leading online retailer of men’s neck ties and accessories, is now offering the collar bar in gold and silver for $15. This subtle yet elegant look, first popular in the early 1900s, has re-emerged, lending a debonair look to men who want that extra touch of class.

Here are Collar Bar Rules from Shugar:

1.    Never wear a tie bar and a collar bar at the same time. This is a major fashion faux pas! It will make your outfit cluttered and over-accessorized.

2.    Collar bars look great when they’re  matched with the appropriate belt and cufflinks. The combination creates a polished and sophisticated look.

3.    Some traditional collar bars require a shirt that has a special hole, but TheTieBar.com‘s collar bars do not. They slide right on, making it easy for everyone to sport this look.

4.    Spread collars and collar bars don’t get along!  Collar bars will work with every style of collars except spread collars.
To learn more about TheTieBar.com please visit www.TheTieBar.com.