Pocket Squares: A Discussion Thread, Questions, Opinions, Suggestions.....

[Hampton]

Like.

 

[RDiaz]

Got both this Marinella tie and Richard James square from Malford of London. Your thoughts? Hit or miss? Too matchy?

The puff itself kinda sucks, I know

 

[Gus]

I think the colors and mix of patterns are pretty good. But try some different folds, puffs, points, etc. The pocket square is just kinda laying there and needs a more formal or expressive look. Just look at my Tumblr blog and you will see tons of good ways to wear a pocket square. (link below)

 

[Nick Miller]

Should the material of your PS be different then your jacket?

I always fill I'm committing a fashion faux pas if I wear a linen square with a linen jackte.

 

[RDiaz]

I think the colors and mix of patterns are pretty good. But try some different folds, puffs, points, etc. The pocket square is just kinda laying there and needs a more formal or expressive look. Just look at my Tumblr blog and you will see tons of good ways to wear a pocket square. (link below)

Yeah, your tumblr is awesome and in fact my tie and square choice was inspired by a picture I found there... But I need a lot of practice making puffs, I can't get them to look like anything in your blog at all

 

[GMMcL]

Hi, all. I'm new to squares and just discovered this thread. Looking forward to reading from the beginning and lurking for a while, and eventually getting brave enough to post some pics of my experiments. Thanks in advance. Now back to lurking....

 

[PhiPsi32]

Hi, all. I'm new to squares and just discovered this thread. Looking forward to reading from the beginning and lurking for a while, and eventually getting brave enough to post some pics of my experiments. Thanks in advance. Now back to lurking....

Pay attention to Spoo's pocket whale . . .

 

[GMMcL]



Pay attention to Spoo's pocket whale  .  .  .

Thanks. I suspect that's some kind of an inside joke I'll be laughing at in about 2 days when I finish reading the thread. But in the meantime: I'm familiar with Spoo's work. Partly that's how I ended up here.

I'm pretty comfortable with shirt/tie/jacket selection (though, day to day, I'm probably more adventurous/loud than is strictly approved by SF -- and will try to spare you that). But squares are confounding me. Sure, I could go white (and, of course, in a pinch would do). But until I experiment, how will I progress?

Anyway, as I said: back to lurking....

 

[Gus]



Yeah, your tumblr is awesome and in fact my tie and square choice was inspired by a picture I found there... But I need a lot of practice making puffs, I can't get them to look like anything in your blog at all :tounge:

Don't over think this stuff. It should be easy.

This is a very good video by Will at A Suitable Wardrobe. THis is also my favorite fold (a puff with points)

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[Gus]

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[Gus]

This shows how to wear very expressive points. A requirement a Pitti I think


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[RDiaz]

For some reason I can't get puffs with points to look good, I know they have to look somewhat natural but mine look just bad... I've been wearing a TV fold for years and I guess that doesn't help. I hope those videos help me, thank you

Does this look any better? I'm wearing it for the first time today...

 

[Gus]



For some reason I can't get puffs with points to look good, I know they have to look somewhat natural but mine look just bad... I've been wearing a TV fold for years and I guess that doesn't help. I hope those videos help me, thank you

Does this look any better? I'm wearing it for the first time today...

I think it is a very good conservative puff. Not every wants or should have an exploding pocket parachute look

 

[Gus]

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[GMMcL]

OK, not sure how all will feel about this. It's probably a bit on the louder/peacock side of the SF spectrum, but I'd appreciate thoughts on the color match on the square. Tie is purple, btw; not sure that comes out in the pics. EDIT: BTW, I was not going for a TV fold here; I was going for more of a "puff with points". Thrift fit today:

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

Closeup of the jacket/square combo: Wider view of overall fit:

Apologies for the crappy pics.