Men's Wardrobe: How to wear Pocket Squares Series Vol:1

Pocket Squares are an elegant #accessory for any men's black tie attire. Whether you are wearing a bow tie or a silk necktie, pocket squares add elegance and sophistication that harmonizes exceptionally well with your formal attire. If it is a formal #black-tie event, it's generally considered appropriate to wear a white pocket square in a presidential pocket square fold (flat fold), or a conservative puff fold. However, for the vast majority of events that you will attend, a pocket square with a pop of colour is more than acceptable, and often the way that you can differentiate yourself from everyone else.

Who wear a pocket square?

Whether you are invited for a #black-tie event calling for a tuxedo and bow tie, or having a business meeting that requires a suit and a tie, the pocket square adds elegance to your look. When to wear a pocket square, and who wears one, depends on the occasion, your culture as well as your age. The pocket square you wear when you don't think you need wearing one in the first place, plain handkerchiefs are your go-to for a truly corporate style. The pocket square is a more subtle way and modern way to add #personality and #elegance to what might otherwise be a suit like any other. It is a sophisticated and classy way to escape the ordinary.

Hot Tips on Wearing Pocket Squares

When worn right, a pocket square is a sure way to elevate your look. You don't have to be an expert to be able to wear one, but to wear a pocket square properly requires some skill. Whether it's about the material used or the size of the pocket square, a little bit of knowledge will help you make your choices that will add some flair to your look.

Even the best pocket square doesn't make you look the part if you don't know how to combine it properly with the rest of your outfit. Every first timer went through the difficulty of matching outfits. It's no secret that the more colours you add to your ensemble, the more difficult it is to mix and match colours properly. We get asked frequently on how to fold a pocket square. Hot tips are to learn step-by-step at least one or two ways on how to fold pocket squares to make you look dapper. Stay tune for Everything You Need To Know About Pocket Square and watch this space for quick guide on how to combine three or more colours and how easy it is to utilize this Pocket Square in Brown and Blue Paisley to your wardrobe.

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