It's Hip to be Square!
- graysonlane
- Apr 10, 2016
- 2 min read
A pocket square (or what was previously known as a handkerchief) was once a utilitarian piece of cloth, but is now a symbol of a well-dressed man according to Andrew Weitz, executive style consultant of The Weitz Effect. He states that “it’s meant to add more elegance and style to a gentleman’s look, but to achieve that, it must be worn properly.”
Here are a few things you need to know about pocket squares:
1. Solid colours are easiest to style with an outfit.
If you haven’t worn a pocket square before and or are just beginning to add this product category to your closet, try a solid pocket square. It is much easy for beginners as it can easily be matched with a colour in another pattern on your shirt, tie or blazer.
2. The fabric of pocket squares are seasonal
Silk is appropriate year-round and all times of day but linen and cotton should generally be worn in the spring and summer, or if you live in an area of the world with a warm climate all year long. It's the same for a tweed, wool, flannel, or cashmere; they should be reserved for the fall and winter.
3. Do not use the same pattern for your pocket square and tie
The color (or colors) of a pocket square should complement your shirt, tie, or jacket.
4. A square fold is the most professional
This fold works best with a cotton or linen fabric. Fold into a square and have the folded edge stick out of the breast pocket about one inch. That’s it.
5. A puff fold is the most casual
It is best to achieve this look with a silk or woolen square. This is where you fold the fabric over into a semi-ball and tucked it into your breast pocket leaving about 2'' or more billowing out. Make sure the puff is neat and balanced
6. Try skipping the tie
For less formal occasions, you can always skip the tie and go with an open collared shirt or polo and wear a pocket square to act as your accessory. You will maintain a smart, casual, and styled look.
7. There are many styles of pocket squares
Most commonly they are made of linen, cotton, wool, and silk — with an average size of a 12'' by 12'' piece of fabric. However, any fabric can be used as a pocket square as long as it is thin enough to fit in the breast pocket when folded and not bulge out of your blazer.
Hoffman, E. (2015). Pocket Squares Are Back – Here’s How to Wear Them. Business Insider. Retrieved on April 10th, 2016 from http://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-wear-pocket- squares-2015-7
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