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Silk vs. cotton Pocket Square?
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Silk and linen are equally appropriate. Cotton is slightly less so as it is not quite as crisp as linen, but really, who will notice? It's like saying cotton socks are less formal than silk or wool.
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I prefer cotton for very formal occasions.
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I would, but I don't wear linen squares either.Originally Posted by mafoofan
Just silk? I seem to recall you saying that you basically use two. Perhaps you said that you have one in cream and one patterned?
Interesting though that you would never wear the "TV fold." I must admit that I have become less fond of it once GQ advocated it.
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IMO, white silk for a tuxedo.
I like colorful cotton and linen PS for spring and summer jackets and suits. I especially like a colorful cotton and linen PS with a khaki, tan, beige or "cement" colored suit on a hot summer day. But with a navy linen suit my favorite is white linen.
I like colorful cotton and linen PS for spring and summer jackets and suits. I especially like a colorful cotton and linen PS with a khaki, tan, beige or "cement" colored suit on a hot summer day. But with a navy linen suit my favorite is white linen.
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I alwasy use silk, I think it looks a lot nicer along side the details of the tux jacket and tie.
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I will never wear a cotton pocket square. It's like putting a piece of shirt in your pocket. Perverse and wrong.Originally Posted by mafoofan
Are you referring to cotton pocket squares in all circumstances or just for formal and semi-formal wear? In the latter case I'd probably go along with you. Rejecting cotton squares altogether though seems a bit silly--I have quite a few I like, especially for more casual ensembles.
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