If you are looking for new ways to diversify your style and image, then the men's pocket square is perhaps one of the best ways to achieve this. A pocket square adds a little detail, emphasizes your personality and instantly creates a more sophisticated look.
When is it appropriate to wear a pocket square
Oddly enough, it is not always appropriate to wear a pocket square. There are times or events when you shouldn't take a scarf with you. For example, when going for an interview for a new job, it is better not to dress extravagantly. For men who are going to make a positive impression in a job interview, a conservative, classic outfit is better. This is more important than trying to prove yourself a fashionista at the first meeting. For more information on how to dress for an interview, see this article.
Burgundy blazer combined with a plaid shirt and tie of different prints
However, there are situations when a men's pocket square is simply necessary as an element of style. The so-called 'Black Tie' dress code includes a pocket square.
How to match the color of a pocket square
Choosing a pocket square for a classic suit, shirt and tie is not a difficult task, as it might seem at first glance. Exact matching of colors and shades is optional. It is enough that the pocket square is approximately the same as your overall appearance. For example, if you are wearing a navy blue suit, white shirt, and blue tie, then a light blue to navy blue pocket square is suitable for this look. Another example: gray suit, light pink shirt, and pink tie. This look can be matched with a light pink to red pocket square, and it will go well with the look.
Pocket square pattern
If you chose a solid color tie, without any pattern, should you choose the exact same solid color pocket square? No, not required.
Most people who often wear a pocket square, when they see another absolutely identical combination of a tie and pocket square (very often they are sold as a set), will find this look boring. The only thing that should unite a tie and a scarf is color. And then, there are exceptions when we talk about smart casual style, where any combination is possible. By the way, if your tie and pocket square have the same print, make sure that the size of the pattern is different.
Combinations of a pocket square with a suit
Dark pocket square paired with a plaid shirt and casual jacket 
Yellow pocket square and yellow tie 
White pocket square with red line paired with red tie 
Red and blue pocket square paired with burgundy knit tie 
Several scarves in combination with a light blue tie and a casual jacket 
Burgundy Pocket Square and Burgundy Wool Tie looks
How to fold a pocket square
There are dozens of options for how to tie a tie, but when it comes to folding a pocket square, the number of options is reduced to two to three dozen, of which only 2-3 are most popular. Please note that the pocket square should be folded to match the style or dress code. To learn how to fold a men's pocket square, check out our past posts.
So, summing up a small informational article, you need to draw only a few conclusions:
- Strictly select a men's pocket square and tie, there is no need, it is enough to match the shade of color.
- Using a man's pocket square is not appropriate in all cases.
- You must be able to fold a pocket square to fit the appropriate dress code.
Where to buy a pocket square
A pocket square for a jacket can be purchased at any specialty men's accessories store
