Pocket Squares and Pocket Handkerchiefs are still in Fashion

It is really so, if you have any doubts. The fashion for style and elegance will never sink into oblivion, thus real connoisseurs of fashion will never refuse to wear pocket squares and pocket handkerchiefs. This tendency was extremely popular during the 19th century creating a nice completeness in every man’s dressing. Later this tradition died out, but recently has come back to life with appearance of metrosexual men, who do care what and how they wear. Any mediocre or worn out jacket can be instantly livened up with an inexpensive casually folded pocket handkerchief. The effect is really amazing and is sure to work for you!

The impact of having this handkerchief gives an unsurpassed refine effect to the suits and sports jackets that it is donned on. It is even more so if the suit and sports coat is totally bare and simple. It is not worth treating this simple accessory as outdated or old-fashion elegance. The role it can play during less than formal occasions is unimaginable and yet not a fashion overstatement.

It is true that terms “pocket square” and “pocket handkerchief” are used interchangeably, but still there exists difference between them.

A pocket handkerchief is usually a linen woven cloth or white cotton cloth. The linen handkerchiefs were very popular during the 19th century for its clean and fine finishing when placed in a breast pocket. These handkerchiefs are usually stiffer and crisp in its texture due mainly to the linen fabric. It also has sharper corners that can be folded to accentuate these four points or even create the so-called TV fold where it is folded neatly in parallel to the breast pocket.

Pocket squares is defined when the material used are wider in its range of fabrics used other than silk or cotton. Silk fabrics, silk blends, cashmere, or wool fabrics are usually used in squares. There is a tendency for these materials, especially silk, to have a much softer feel. So the most appealing method for squares on breast pockets is making it into a “puff”.

Both, however, are not differentiated by their size. The best size to choose from is a 16-inch to 18-inch square.

So, if you are going to impress anybody or simply want to try something new, do not forget to add more elegance and the sense of taste to your outfit by wearing pocket handkerchiefs or pocket squares! And do not believe anybody who says, it doesn’t work any more – it does!!!