When to wear a pocket square

[TopHatChef]

So, when is it a good idea to wear a pocket square?

• anytime
  
• when you have an empty pocket
  
• only with a sport coat
  
• when you are wearing a tie
  
• when you are without tie
  
• just because
  
• in the workplace
  
• in school
  
• at Publix

 

[Orsini]

Ideally, anytime you are wearing a suit or odd jacket, tie or not. Note: use your judgment for business situations.

 

[Tumbleweed]

I wear a pocketsquare every day, whereas I might only wear a tie two or three times a week and even less in warm weather.

 

[satorstyle]

Anytime. The pattern, material type, type fold will dictate from the occasion.

 

[Soph]

Originally Posted by TopHatChef

So, when is it a good idea to wear a pocket square?

• anytime
  
• when you have an empty pocket
  
• only with a sport coat
  
• when you are wearing a tie
  
• when you are without tie
  
• just because
  
• in the workplace
  
• in school
  
• at Publix

When it's

to do so.

 

[ms244]

How does one choose the color and pattern of a pocket square?

 

[celery]

Originally Posted by ms244

How does one choose the color and pattern of a pocket square?

Most match it to the tie.

However, like all things style related, you can break the rule. But that's only for those who are comfotable with that.

 

[yachtie]

Originally Posted by TopHatChef

So, when is it a good idea to wear a pocket square?

• anytime
  
• when you have an empty pocket
  
• only with a sport coat
  
• when you are wearing a tie
  
• when you are without tie
  
• just because
  
• in the workplace
  
• in school
  
• at Publix

Yes.

Most match it to the tie.

No.

 

[kwilkinson]

Originally Posted by celery

Most match it to the tie.

That's possibly the worst thing to do with a pocket square.

 

[CharlestonBows]

Originally Posted by celery

Most match it to the tie.

Compliment the tie or shirt.

As far as when? Ditto yachtie.

 

[cam_pearson]

I like pocket squares, I wear them whenever I wish, doesn't matter with which situation.. I actually hardly wear them with a tie.. then again I'm no fashion expert.

 

[JimInSoCalif]

What C-Bows said.

 

[kryn13]

I'm really getting into pocket squares now. My rule, if I'm wearing a jacket, I'm wearing a PS.

 

[A Canuker]

It just finishes the whole look. No point in taking the time to look good if you missing the final touch imo.

 

[ibleedwhite]

Originally Posted by CharlestonBows

Compliment the tie or shirt.


great answer!