Hey Guys -
This one is just for you. I realize in the Men’s Pic for the last episode, I told you how to make your day look evening appropriate by adding a pocket square. But I realize that I can’t just tell you to do it without telling you how. So here are the 2 easy options for wearing a pocket square:
1) Folded — It is the most traditional way and works well with stiffer fabrics like cotton and linen. Start by laying it flat and then make three folds — first, into a rectangle; second, into a square, third into a rectangle, and then the last fold will leave you with a small square that you place into the pocket. Please do not leave more than 1/4 inch sticking outside of the pocket.
2) Crushed — It is the one of the coolest ways to wear the pocket square but leaves the appearance that you aren’t trying too hard. This style usually works best with a silk fabric and there are two ways to do it.
a. Simply put the pocket square in the palm of your hand and then invert it while hanging on to it with your finger tips. You will then gently push the edges into your pocket and adjust the fabric that sticks out to your liking.
b. Same as above except you insert the pocket square in the opposite way leaving the edges out.
Does that make sense? Play around with it and let me know how it works out for you.
