How to wear a pocket square
Of all the details of male fashion, the breast-pocket handkerchief or pocket square often remains the misunderstood accessory. What colour should you choose in order to coordinate with the fabric of your clothes? Here are some ideas to encourage you to adopt this beautiful accessory that will add the final touch of perfection to your wardrobe and your style.
A pocket square, what for, how?
A pocket square is a male fashion accessory that is placed in the left front pocket of your jacket at chest level. The pocket square is sometimes called a handkerchief. You will find pocket squares made of cotton, wool, silk or linen in a variety of colours and patterns.
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How to wear a pocket square?
You must choose a pocket square that perfectly and subtly complements your outfit. Remember that this is an accessory which has to bring contrast and character to your whole attire. Today’s new dandies have managed to give a modern and offbeat image to the pocket square; they have also managed to discard the rather too rigid dress code that was associated with it. Most of the time you will be told that the pocket square should be matched to your tie or your bowtie. This is totally wrong!
PTo avoid wearing an outfit that is too monotonous, choose a dark or coloured pocket square to go with a light coloured suit and a light coloured pocket square if you’re wearing a dark suit.Also, if your jacket is thick (made of tweed or velvet, for example), put on a light silk pocket square that will contrast with the rest of your outfit.
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A pocket square can be fold in various ways, the most common ways are listed in this article how to fold a pocket square.
Why wearing a pocket square ?
Wearing a pocket square will allow you to escape from ordinariness and prevent your outfit from being nondescript. With vivid colours and unique patterns, your pocket squares will get you noticed and bring you admiration.
This accessory is a great way to be bold without being too eccentric. The pocket square should instead come to divide the attention given to your tie, especially if it is an eye-catching colour, and give freshness or warmth to your outfit. Pocket squares may be quite rare today, but they have enough historical power behind them to be sure of receiving both fascination and respect. Check out this elegant fashion item and discover the range of pocket squares from The Nines, to give more personality and uniqueness to your style!
