TIEALIGN5 Pack - Invisible Tie Stays Made in the U.S.A.

I bought these with the understanding that they were 'disposable' (unlike traditional metal tie bars or tie tacks), so I just hoped to get a little use out of each one as a backup option to hide in my car or my briefcase or my desk, for when I forgot to bring a 'real' tie bar.Well, here we are, over *four years* after I purchased this five pack, and the last of my TieAligns just broke. Pretty darn good for being 'disposable.' For the record, they tend to split along the narrowest part of the plastic strip next to the cut-out for the buttons -- so try to handle that part with care (i.e., give it a second and take a look at what you're doing when you're putting it on, to make sure you're not blindly forcing it over your buttons) and these should last you many years too!And somewhere along the way, these became my go-to tie stays. These are especially good to use with skinny ties (since it is very hard to find tie bars short enough, and tie tacks are not en vogue these days). And if you're thinking what I was thinking before I purchased them -- "Why should I spend $10 on some cheap pieces of plastic?" -- then you'll be pleasantly surprised at their quality and innovative design. They're well worth every penny.

I was skeptical when I first saw them, and thought I would give it a try anyway. It is an elegant solution (by that I mean understated, simple and exceeding expectations). It holds my tie and the short end in place, is entirely invisible once applied. It is also close to invisible on your dresser or desktop, so you need to know where you put them down.I am not overstating when I say it is one of the best purchases I have ever made from Amazon. For 30 years I have fought my ties separating into legs, wind blowing it into my face, tie dipping into the sink, and now all of that is a thing of the past.

My husband tried them and they work perfectly....hold the tie down. I can't speak to how long they last but they are simple plastic, I expect they'd last forever unless they took abuse. They don't fall off - walking, seatbelt, coat, etc it stays on. Inexpensive and works. A lot better than him losing expensive tie tacks, chains and etc. He said these are a bit plain since the jewelry adds decoration but these are lot cheaper if they were to fall off. Also, these are easy to stick in a travel bag so he doesn't have to worry about forgetting tie tacks, chains or clips on trips. They're a bit pricing considering they are just plastic but providing they don't break or anything I assume they should last years of daily wear just based on the fact that they are plastic.

***Update for 2016-08-11***Over two years have passed since I bought and reviewed these tie stays. I wear a shirt and tie five days a week and I just broke the last of the original five pack this week.They still aren't as good as the competition, but they're good enough for me to upgrade my original 3 star review to 4 stars.***Original Review***I bought these to save money versus buying the Tiedown. I've been using one of these for about two weeks instead of my Tiedown. It works exactly the same. However, the plastic feels a bit more brittle than the Tiedown. With the flexing needed to put it on and off that it is going to last as long. Also, these things really are crystal clear. If you set them down on a flat reflective surface (like your bathroom sink counter...) it will be a bit hidden. The Tiedown product has a nice foggy/grippy texture and appearance. These are slippery.They're a decent deal for the money and do the job. However, I'm personally going to spend the extra dollar or so more per unit and go with the Tiedown next time.Tiedown. Tiedown. Tiedown. Have I used the competitor's name enough? I feel like a shill, but I really do feel that these are a cheap knock off of the original....but they DO still get the job done. Try these Tiealign first. If you're happy with them, you're saving money. You might also like the fact that they are crystal clear, even though they are impossible to see behind a tie.

Have used these for years and have gifted to help other guys with common problem. Couldn’t be simpler - just a thin but sturdy plastic piece to slide behind tie keeper and attach to shirt buttons. Keeps tie close against the shirt, preventing need for tie bars or tacks. Helps keep tie tidy and wearer’s appearance neat. Wonderfully simple product.