Even for those not normally known for their elegant dress sense, it is one of the few times each year they will be prepared to make a concerted effort. Pocket squares don’t just add detail, but make you feel like you truly own the piece, it brings out your personality and can transform the way your outfit is shaped. You can iron your silk pocket square on a low heat but use a fabric over the top for ultimate care and protection. It is our opinion that if you are looking to get the plaudits you deserve with a black pocket square you should either go for a square with a hint of pattern or a classic white shoestring. There are some classic colour combinations when pairing your pocket square with your jacket colour that will always look immaculate.

The materials are super fine and means any high temperature or machine processing will damage the stitch detail and structure of your square.There is no hard and fast rule that says your suit handkerchief fold should be more formal, merely it is just a notch up the scale on easily you can dress it up. The colour that you choose and the fold that you use is really a function on the colour of your outfit, the nature of the occasion, whether it be for work or more formal occasions such as a wedding, and your own personal style. In comparison, below are some images that are more flamboyant in either their colour contrast or fold. For example, if your tie and pocket square are patterned, make sure your shirt and jacket are relatively plain. The size of a silk pocket square has a surprisingly large impact on the fold and pocket square styles that you can achieve, and therefore how it looks in your jacket or suit pocket.

The color and clarity of the scene depicted, and the quality of this accessory are truly exceptional. Depending on your own personal style, if you choose to go for a more vibrant pattern with your suit then the more formal etiquette would be to go for a plainer pocket square design to provide balance. However if you don’t get it quite right, they can end up competing with each other and it may all look a bit overwhelming, or worse, that you’re trying a little too hard. However, the main reason we use silk for the majority of our pocket squares is the incredible detail that can be achieved when working with quality fabric. This is one of the simplest combinations, where any two colours on opposite sides of the colour wheel create a high contrast.

The key reason is that this square works with every jacket and pattern combination; there are no pocket-square rules to consider when selecting your chosen outfit. In the same way, a navy pocket square will work wonderfully with any golden-toned jacket like our Tawny Brown Glen Check Jacket. The answer is no, in our opinion a pocket square is an essential accessory to completing your outfit. The ties are the ideal width and length and their quality enables me to tie a full knot - always important. For easy pairings, choose a secondary colour from your tie as the primary colour for your pocket square.