The pocket square … such a marvelous accessory it is. I’ve long been a proponent of the ‘square, and find it to be one of those things that separate the menswear boys from, well, the menswear men. You need to start agreeing with me on this point.
GQ and other trendy rags have recently made the once-classic ‘square a newly trendy move, and lots of young schmucks are now attempting to wear ‘squares. Few succeed, however, without looking like they’re trying too hard. Or just looking stupid. And, because Fresh Dressed’s very existence stems from the burning need to provide such individuals with sartorial wisdom, here are a few pointers to make your foray into breast pocket adornment a bit less painful. Just remember the “4 C’s”:
- Color and Class: If you’re a beginner, stick with the simplicity of white. White ‘squares go with everything, and are never, ever inappropriate. After you’ve generally mastered the art of wearing a ‘square, you’ll start to learn when and where a color injection may be appropriate (hint: it’s not OK to match the color of your ‘square to the color of your tie). Until then, stick with white.
- Chaos: Don’t get too worried about the way your ‘square is folded. True style leaders almost always have rumpled, disorganized-looking ‘squares—that’s one of the reasons they’re style leaders. This applies to the “TV fold” (i.e. square fold) and the puff—whatever your choosing, just stuff it in your pocket and roll. And, if you fold your ‘square into neatly-defined multi-points, you’re a d-bag. Or, Al Sharpton.
- Charisma: “Wear your ‘square with flair.” Don’t let any of my arrogant advice scare you away from experimenting—just go and try it out in whatever manner you deem fit. Individuality means a lot; let it show.
So, there’s your quick advice on the ‘square. When executed properly, it’s an instant way to step-up your game. But, go off the reservation, and it’s a recipe for looking like a chump. Give it a shot soon—I hope you succeed— and tell your limp-styled friends where you got your pointers … I know you’ll need to come back for more.
Fresh Dressed 
