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post #2551 of 3464
8/1/12 at 9:10am
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The colors of the jacket pattern and the pocket square pattern are too similar in value (both are light grey tones) . There needs to be more contrast between the two. To me this doesn't work. I would substitute a white linen in that plaid jacket and never give it a second thought.

lol, that picture was mine. It's actually very desaturated. The pocket square is this one:

 

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and looks more vivid IRL. The jacket is grey and I often do wear a white linen with it fing02[1].gif.

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post #2552 of 3464
8/1/12 at 9:31am
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lol, that picture was mine. It's actually very desaturated. The pocket square is this one:

 

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and looks more vivid IRL. The jacket is grey and I often do wear a white linen with it fing02%5B1%5D.gif.

Yepp took it from you, a lovely pocketsquare :)!

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post #2553 of 3464
8/1/12 at 9:39am
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How do you guys achieve these crazy folds? A subtle but boring poof is about the best I can manage. I presume also that's a pretty huge square, no, PSG?

I think the best folds take the least amount of effort. Will's video (go back a page or two) that I posted is an excellent example of a quick and expressive puff with points (not foo.gif approved BTW smile.gif)

There is also a great video of Luciano Barbera getting dressed. He grabs a silk square that looks like it is folded into quarters, , casually folds it in half and then just stuffs it in his breast pocket. Let me see if I can find that.
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post #2554 of 3464
8/1/12 at 9:42am
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Douglas, here it is a :25 seconds. Note the casual fold and stuff....the master at work. Take notes everyone and practice this at home. teacha.gif





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post #2555 of 3464
8/1/12 at 10:41am
EIther a larger PS or a shallower pocket. Personally, I have almost no use for silk squares much smaller than 16" on a side. For linen and cotton, smaller seems to work okay because the the poofy arrangements tend not to slide down into the pocket and the folds can reach the bottom of the pocket.
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8/1/12 at 10:45am
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post #2557 of 3464
8/1/12 at 10:53am
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Like this, damn you post a picture every 5 min :D

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post #2558 of 3464
8/1/12 at 3:13pm
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8/1/12 at 3:13pm
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post #2560 of 3464
8/2/12 at 8:28am
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From P Johnson in Australia. The complex combination of colors and pattern adds interest to a solid, cream/ivory jacket for a smart, casual effect. Wouldn't this be nice look at a summer wedding?

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8/2/12 at 8:47am
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From P Johnson in Australia. The complex combination of colors and pattern adds interest to a solid, cream/ivory jacket for a smart, casual effect. Wouldn't this be nice look at a summer wedding?
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Yes very very nice. I liked this a lot.

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8/2/12 at 10:25am
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Douglas, here it is a :25 seconds. Note the casual fold and stuff....the master at work. Take notes everyone and practice this at home. teacha.gif

I was taught years ago by a member of an old Italian family to make a tube with one fist, like you are going to use your hand as a telescope, and then place the center of the opened silk square on the hole and push it in with your pointer finger. You grab it from the other side and pull it through until the part you're pulling through meets the four corners. Then stuff corner-side down in to pocket for a pouf.

I have since added additional folds to my repertoire, but this one is really easy and creates a pouf with nonchalance.
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8/2/12 at 10:28am
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Originally Posted by FlaneurNYC View Post

I was taught years ago by a member of an old Italian family to make a tube with one fist, like you are going to use your hand as a telescope, and then place the center of the opened silk square on the hole and push it in with your pointer finger. You grab it from the other side and pull it through until the part you're pulling through meets the four corners. Then stuff corner-side down in to pocket for a pouf.
I have since added additional folds to my repertoire, but this one is really easy and creates a pouf with nonchalance.


That is an excellent look. I like it because it isn't overly fussy and it is expressive.

I believe what you describe is the same that Will from A Suitable wardrobe demonstrates on the video a page or two back.
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post #2564 of 3464
8/2/12 at 10:46am
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That is an excellent look. I like it because it isn't overly fussy and it is expressive.
I believe what you describe is the same that Will from A Suitable wardrobe demonstrates on the video a page or two back.

I will look for it. I'm a big fan of pocket squares. Especially patterned silk.
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post #2565 of 3464
8/3/12 at 10:29am
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For you nautical types to wear to the Yacht Club. smile.gif

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