How to Buy a Pocket Square

[bigbris1]

Actually, I just buy nice things, they all come together when I get home.

 

[PandArts]

I still lack a basic white linen square

 

[JayJay]

Originally Posted by PandArts

I still lack a basic white linen square

I can't imagine not having one, but then again all of mine are white linen.

 

[Dburr]

Originally Posted by Darnmor

Is this true? I have a few tie and square sets. Should I have split them?
Matching tie and square is a major, major faux pas. May as well wear yellow socks with your tux.

 

[JLibourel]

I find white linen pocket squares boring as all get out. I will wear them to funerals, maybe to a job interview if I were going get another job, which I won't, and that's about it.

I have more squares than most men, I believe. The only advice I would give would be not to get a square simply because you like how it looks. Always take into consideration how it will harmonize with your shirt and tie. I have made the mistake a number of times of buying a square based purely on its aesthetic appeal, and these are the squares that tend to lie unused.

 

[The Louche]

I have a few white cottons, a white silk, and about 7-8 completely irreverent silks. The white squares (I will soon add a linen one with navy or red edge) are nice to have around for more somber occasions or when I'm feeling tradly. In fact, the white silk looks nice always IMO. But the irreverent squares are the most fun. They rarely match the rest of my clothes and that is why I like them. A subtle, socially acceptable "eff you" to the conservative world here in DC...

 

[Film Noir Buff]

Originally Posted by JLibourel

I find white linen pocket squares boring as all get out. I will wear them to funerals, maybe to a job interview if I were going get another job, which I won't, and that's about it. I have more squares than most men, I believe. The only advice I would give would be not to get a square simply because you like how it looks. Always take into consideration how it will harmonize with your shirt and tie. I have made the mistake a number of times of buying a square based purely on its aesthetic appeal, and these are the squares that tend to lie unused.

 

[AscotMcPocketsquare]

recommend you use cash or a credit card for maximum ease.

 

[fanofmafoofan]

I have found certain merchants amenable to taking purple wampum or tubers in kind.

 

[Zenny]

Originally Posted by bigbris1

I frown on the TV fold as it lacks imagination, flair and is plain old boring.

Continue.

For me, the TV fold is like a tuxedo, I really love it, but I'm not going to wear it everyday.

 

[Film Noir Buff]

Originally Posted by Zenny

For me, the TV fold is like a tuxedo, I really love it, but I'm not going to wear it everyday.
You would have to be Monk to wear the TV fold every day. It would be better to wear those pre-folded ones stapled to cardboard.

 

[mkarim]

Originally Posted by PandArts

I still lack a basic white linen square

Me too...

 

[jz687]

Thanks for all your help...

I was gonna get the white linen from Kent Wang, but after reading the film-noir buff article posted above, I decided on getting mine from "Givan's Irish Linen."

And, it turns out, they're offering 20% off all their products (I think) and free shipping, so it only came out to $23 for a top quality product... very happy!

 

[Dr Huh?]

I always read here that linen is the preferable choice, yet I never see linen pocket squares being sold. It's always cotton or silk.

 

[Film Noir Buff]

Originally Posted by jz687

Thanks for all your help... I was gonna get the white linen from Kent Wang, but after reading the film-noir buff article posted above, I decided on getting mine from "Givan's Irish Linen." And, it turns out, they're offering 20% off all their products (I think) and free shipping, so it only came out to $23 for a top quality product... very happy!
It does seem that way. They're an even better value by the dozen. http://www.givans.co.uk/products/134