Clip-on tie

A clip-on tie is a bow tie or necktie which is permanently tied, and worn by attaching it to the front of the shirt collar by a clip.

Alternately, especially in the case of bow ties, the tie may have a band around the neck fastened with a hook and eye.

The following are some reasons that this style of tie may be used:

Clip-on tie. Inset: Metal clip used to fasten it onto the front of a shirt