A Guide to Perfect Men’s Pocket Squares

A suit makes a man look perfect. Agree! But, have you ever wondered what makes your suit look perfect? Well, it’s the accessories you match up with your suit that gives it a complete look.

Are you somebody who avoids accessorizing the suit merely because you don’t know how to do it perfectly? Do not worry. We have a detailed guide for you to help you be a pro at matching up one of the most elegant suit accessory – Pocket Square!

Handkerchief dates its roots to the Shakespeare’s times, way before even suits became popular. For all of you who were dozing off in the English Literature lecture in school, it has been used as an important plot prop in Othello.

Ever since, pocket squares have become a sartorial affix for the modern men. Whether silk, linen or cotton, plain, checked or patterned, the pocket squares have the potential to make even an average looking suit appear A-grade and that is why you would see celebrities and politicians alike proudly sporting a pocket square in their breast pocket.

So, how would you become pocket square perfect? We have penned down a few simple rules for you to nail this art.

 

No Matching

One of the biggest no-no for pocket squares is matching them with your tie. Never do that! It nullifies the purpose of wearing that accessory. It should be in co-ordination with rest of your outfit. For instance, if you are wearing a black tie then just a hint of the same color in your pocket cloth will be enough.

 

The Right Patterns and Colors to Choose

While there are endless combination probabilities, let’s get you started with the basic essentials that you can experiment with to begin. Solid styles are absolute must to have in your wardrobe. They look elegant and are easier on the eyes – you can never really go wrong with the plain colors!

After you get your solid colors base covered, you can confidently move towards patterns. Go with checks, paisley and polka dots either in rich tones like bottle green, royal blue and burgundy or neutral shades like black, grey and white.

 

Keep it Clean

Pocket squares tend to be tugged and tweaked a lot during the day, thus making them look dirty or dull at times. Make sure you avoid it. A pocket square is meant to add the smart and neat persona to your appearance. So if they are not looking their best, ensure to replace or get them washed.

 

One for the Show, One for the Blow

If you feel that you need handkerchief throughout the day to blow your nose or other essential requirements, then it is suggested for you to keep a spare one in your hip pocket. As much as possible, avoid using your pocket square for such eventualities.

 

Styling the Pocket Square

Before you begin to stock your wardrobe with pocket clothes, it is essential to learn how to style them just correctly. Choose among the below mentioned time-honored folds and you would never go wrong with its styling.

 

The Classic Square Fold

It is probably the most versatile and easily done fold. Whether you are wearing a stylish tuxedo or a formal blazer, it looks classy with everything.

Instructions:

1. Unfold the square completely.
2. Fold the square aptly to the width or your blazer or jacket pocket.
3. Make another fold from bottom to make a rectangular shape and it should be half an inch longer while being the same width size of your pocket.
4. Finally, place the bottom folded edge in your pocket and adjust it in such a manner that just one smooth stripe of your square fold is visible at the pocket’s top.

 

The Eye-Catching One Point Fold

Though it is not much taxing when compared to the square fold, it definitely looks more stunning.

Instructions:

1. Fold your square in such a manner that it looks like the shape of a diamond.
2. Make another fold over the diamond so that it covers itself. You can fold the corners of the triangle base as much as required till it is of the same width as your pocket. Just keep in mind that it looks like an envelope.
3. Place it in your pocket in such a manner that the only thing that is visible outside the pocket is a triangle.

You can begin your pocket perfection journey with and master these two folds and master them before moving to two-point, three-point or casual folds.

 

 

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Author: Moz Rif

Moz is an innovative Content Writer who has years of experience in content writing and love to write about latest fashion trends. He also works as a freelance content writer for JodhpurTailors – a stop solution for Mens Tailored Suits. In his spare time, Moz loves to try hands on cooking and experimenting on new looks.