Apparatus and method for holding garments

A method for using a magnet in combination with a faceplate for securing a necktie to an article of clothing, the necktie comprising an ornamental end and a nonornamental end positioned behind a transverse piece of fabric secured to the rear side of the ornamental end, the method comprising the steps of:

• placing and holding the magnet underneath the article of clothing with one hand;
• placing and holding the faceplate behind at least the transverse piece of fabric with the other hand;
• and
• drawing the faceplate toward the magnet to become within magnetic proximity of one another to cause releasable fixation of the necktie relative to the article of clothing at the location of the magnet.

A method for using a magnet in combination with a faceplate for securing a necktie to an article of clothing, the necktie comprising an ornamental end and a nonornamental end positioned behind a transverse piece of fabric secured to the rear side of the ornamental end, the method comprising the steps of:

• placing the magnet in a first pocket secured underneath the article of clothing;
• placing the faceplate in a second pocket secured to the rear side of the ornamental end;
• and
• drawing the necktie toward the article of clothing to cause the faceplate to become within magnetic proximity of the magnet to cause releasable fixation of the necktie relative to the article of clothing at the location of the magnet.

A method for using a magnet in combination with a faceplate for securing a necktie to an article of clothing, the necktie comprising an ornamental end and a nonornamental end positioned behind a transverse piece of fabric secured to the rear side of the ornamental end, the method comprising the steps of:

• placing and holding the magnet underneath the article of clothing with one hand;
• placing and holding the faceplate in front of the ornamental end of the necktie with the other hand;
• and
• drawing the faceplate toward the magnet to become within magnetic proximity of one another to cause releasable fixation of the necktie relative to the article of clothing at the location of the magnet.

A method for using a magnet in combination with a faceplate for securing a necktie to an article of clothing, the necktie comprising an ornamental end and a nonornamental end positioned behind a transverse piece of fabric secured to the rear side of the ornamental end, the method comprising the steps of:

• inserting a pin secured to the magnet through the article of clothing;
• fastening a clasp to the pin to secure the magnet to the article of clothing;
• placing and holding the faceplate in front of the ornamental end of the necktie;
• and
• drawing the faceplate toward the magnet to become within magnetic proximity of one another to cause releasable restraint of the necktie relative to the article of clothing at the location of the magnet.

A method for using a magnet in combination with a faceplate for securing a necktie to an article of clothing, the necktie comprising an ornamental end and a nonornamental end positioned behind a transverse piece of fabric secured to the rear side of the ornamental end, the method comprising the steps of:

• inserting a bar through a buttonhole in the article of clothing, the bar being connected to a tether having a length, the tether being attached to the magnet;
• supporting the tethered magnet with one hand;
• placing and holding the faceplate in front of the ornamental end of the necktie with the other hand;
• and
• drawing the faceplate toward the magnet to become within magnetic proximity of one another to cause releasable restraint of the necktie relative to the article of clothing to the extent of the length of the tether.