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Choosing a pocket square

dostacos

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I see that one of the custom suit makers offers a pocket square that matches the lining of the suit, I am not sure that would work, unless you flash your lining.

So is it good, bad, or indifferent?
 

Feraud

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dostacos said:
I see that one of the custom suit makers offers a pocket square that matches the lining of the suit, I am not sure that would work, unless you flash your lining.

So is it good, bad, or indifferent?
I am indifferent to the square matching the lining. The pocket square should work with the tie and shirt.
 

dostacos

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Feraud said:
I am indifferent to the square matching the lining. The pocket square should work with the tie and shirt.
Yes, I figured that would be the answer. I have a tweed coat that I need pants for and I am thinking of going with a solid pant/vest combo in a chocolate and a second one in a gray and go with a tan/cream or yellow shirt for the brown and light blue ish or gray for the gray, then match the pocket square to the shirt for now.

[after pants and vest arrive I will actually get shirts and ties.
 

ortega76

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I had an appointment down town today and I spied this older cat who was "hooked-up" while waiting for my train. He had his topcoat off and his suit jacket open. He wore a brown fedora that had definitely seen better days but he had a bright yellow and green hat band on it. His breast pocket had the same fabric as a pocket square. Not close- identical. I complimented him on it and asked where he got it. He thanked me and we chatted briefly- apparently his grand-daughter is studying fashion design in New York and made it for him (he's an immigration lawyer and wears suits to court every day). The real kicker- he had matching braces for his pants!
 

Tomasso

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How about a round square?



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armod

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luvthatlulu said:
I can think of only two good reasons for a gentleman to wear or carry a pocket square / handkerchief:

1. To complement and add style to his outfit, or

2. Offer to a woman anytime to dry her eyes (like when he's a cad)

im in total agreement with this.
if you are going out and see that you might have a leaky nose stash a pocket packet of paper tissues in one of your jacket pockets. there's no need to be carrying your boogers around.

luvthatlulu said:
and if she does anything other than that with it, he needs a new woman, too!
:eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap
real ladies are a rare breed in my city.
and its refreshing to hear someone say what I'm thinking

luvthatlulu said:
Neither of these scenarios should involve anything polyester.
synthetics in general seem to lack the presence or impact the natural textiles do
 

armod

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dostacos said:
I see that one of the custom suit makers offers a pocket square that matches the lining of the suit, I am not sure that would work, unless you flash your lining.

So is it good, bad, or indifferent?

don't rule out the option of getting a tie made from the suit lining too. it might be too thin but talk it through with the suit maker while you're talking about fabrics.

I always browse around textile shops looking at their silks in case something strikes me for a bespoke tie
 
I also purchased some cotton handkerchiefs at a Walmart that use as pocket squares. Make sure you get the 100% cotton ones and not the poly/rayon/whatever blend. It's nothing against the fabric, I just find the cotton ones absorb better.


I dropped in the other day (Walmart) and puchased these 3 for $3.50

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All Cotton, middling quality. Fine as accoutrements, not sure I'd offer one to wipe a tear.
 

pasnthru

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I'm not sure about your area, but in northern va we have burlington coat factory, ross, and tj max's. These are great places to visit for undershirts, socks, and pocket squares.
 

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