Handkerchiefs and Pocket Squares

[Matt Deckard]

Brown suit and black handkerchief... thoughts?

It works...

I think black suit and brown hankerchief would be much harder to pull off.

 

[ThomasV]

Really large handkerchiefs

If you are looking for really large handkerchiefs, I found these great ones at the following place http://www.giftwagon.com/hanandban.html

 

[StanleyVanBuren]

I think I'm missing something between the 2nd to last step and the last step... [huh]

 

[A.R. McVintage]

You just fold the remainder behind the four points.

 

[The Wingnut]

...and staple it in place.

I'm partial to the 'king's crown' fold. I need to find a picture...

 

[StanleyVanBuren]

Well, I think I got it:

 

[Ecuador Jim]

Nicely done. Thanks for sharing!:eusa_clap

 

[Erik]

I know a gent or two who creases theirs into shape with the help of an iron. Cotton only, though, if you decide on that route.

 

[flylot74]

Thank you Marc. I really needed that. I shall try it out tonight for the Dvorak concert!

 

[CharlestonBows]

Show us your POCKET SQUARES

That all important finishing device, an item the best dressed gents of the Golden Age wouldn't be caught without.

Material, pattern, color and fold -- or sans square -- it all means something about who you are.

 

[Josephine]

I'd like to see a few examples in dinner jackets too. ::bats eyes and smiles winningly in hope::

 

[kschurch]

Doupioni Silk - My favorite!

Hey CB...I'm glad you started this thread! I have many pocket squares, but my favorites are a couple I bought in a little shop in London a few years back. They are made from doupioni silk and have a great crispness to them. They make wonderful shapes that last all day.

I was unable to find them here in the States, so the ones pictured above are ones I made myself from doupioni silk purchased from the local fabric store. Once one figures out how to work the machine, they are quite easy to produce.

I kind of like the informal points. I just stuff it in my pocket until it takes on a satisfactory shape and then leave it. Sprezzatura!

 

[Tomasso]

Once one figures out how to work the machine, they are quite easy to produce.

One doesn't even need a machine, check this out.

BTW, nice pocket squares.

 

[Tomasso]

I'm a big fan of white linen handkerchiefs aka pocket squares

I'm especially attracted to those which have drawn hems. These are vintage Irish linen from my grandfather, who kept a steady supply coming from the old sod. He would always carry three handkerchiefs on him; one for show, one to blow and one to wipe his brow. My father followed suit, as have I, consequently I've accrued a whole bunch of white linen hankies. [huh] I mean pocket squares. :eusa_doh:

 

[Tomasso]

I'd like to see a few examples in dinner jackets too. ::bats eyes and smiles winningly in hope::

Well, OK.

 

[Tomasso]

ERROR

 

[Jovan]

Simple white linen sliver. Pocket square is by Kent Wang.

 

[Feraud]

I'd like to see a few examples in dinner jackets too. ::bats eyes and smiles winningly in hope::

 

[kschurch]

Love the linen too.

One doesn't even need a machine, check this out.

BTW, nice pocket squares.

Hey Tomasso,

Thanks for the link! I'll have to give that method a try. I have some silk that has been sitting around for awhile waiting for a project. Have you attempted this yourself?

Also, I agree that white linen is wonderful...always in style!

Thanks again,

Church

 

[Josephine]

Thanks, guys.