Handkerchiefs and Pocket Squares

[PHIL1959]

very nice display!

 

[PHIL1959]

I always use Ebay.
its very hard to find silk pocket squares in shops now a days,esp those with handrolled hems!!!

 

[PHIL1959]

always I wear a pocket square..

 

[PHIL1959]

wear them stuffed!
as long as you first open the silk up then stuff into breast pocket,first time. it works great.

 

[PHIL1959]

use the 'stuff' fold it only takes a second. it works every time,.

 

[Bruce Wayne]

A hankie or handkerchief is what one would use to blow their nose or wipe sweat from their brow. A pocket square is a decorative accent one wears in a jacket pocket.

 

[KILO NOVEMBER]

As the author of this web site might say, here is le dernier cri of pocket square folding. There is a wide variety of folds pictured and detailed in superb downloadable PDF format.

 

[PHIL1959]

although i love wearng a silk pocket square in the breast pocket of my jackets/suits. a waistcoat pocket should only (in my opinion) contain a pocket watch

 

[PHIL1959]

a breast pocket was designed to hold a pocket handkerchief and nothing else.

 

[PHIL1959]

i own hundreds of silk pocket squares!! my wife thinks i need another room just to contain them!!
i enjoy them..
they may only be a square of silk. but what the hell..

 

[PHIL1959]

sounds sort of strange.. but..
i always stich the lining of the breast pocket half way..
then any pocket square will always show great. it will never slip down.

 

[PHIL1959]

i always stitch the lining of my breast pockets half way..
the no matter if i fold or stuff. the pocket handkerchief will always show..

 

[PHIL1959]

the breast pocket in a jacket or suit is to show a pocket handkerchief. end off..thats whats its designed for historicaly
apocket handkerchief isnt to blow. but to show..

 

[scotrace]

Phil, you needn't revive every hanky thread on the lounge...

 

[rue]

lol

 

[Oldsarge]

although i love wearng a silk pocket square in the breast pocket of my jackets/suits. a waistcoat pocket should only (in my opinion) contain a pocket watch

Yes.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

As the author of this web site might say, here is le dernier cri of pocket square folding. There is a wide variety of folds pictured and detailed in superb downloadable PDF format.

It's interesting that none of those tutorials cover the 'Sydney Opera House' fold. http://www.thefedoralounge.com/show...Pocket-Squares&p=111836&viewfull=1#post111836

 

[BestMensTies]

sounds sort of strange.. but..
i always stich the lining of the breast pocket half way..
then any pocket square will always show great. it will never slip down.

Phil, it would be great to see some of your Pocket Squares in action Put up some photos on the forum

 

[Two Types]

SHow us your pocket squares ...

There seems to be a 'Show us your ...' thread for everything else, so I thought I'd create one for pocket squares.
(I did search, but couldn't find one ... honest, guv)

These three are all modern examples by 'Peckham Rye'. They are a British company with a love of good quality silks (scarves, bow ties, ties, handkerchiefs) who care about their products. Their stock changes all the time, meaning there is always something to attract the customers.

 

[AntonAAK]

Nice pocket squares. I'll have to have a look at Peckham Rye!

I have a jacket exactly like that middle one. Did you get it from Cordings?