The varied hues of the humble pocket square...

Considering that pocket squares are used by various kinds of people and donned with different types of clothes, colors play an important part in this clothing accessory. The colors that can be rendered to the pocket squares are just restricted to the imagination of the manufacturer or the user. Some common colors seen in pocket squares include navy blue, green, grey, yellow, beige, red, pink orange, white, and brown. While some pocket squares have solid colors, others may have stripes, dots or other designs. Sometimes a pocket square is worn instead of a boutonniere. Keeping in tune with the flowery trend, it would be better if a pocket square having a floral design is worn in such cases.

Choosing the right colored pocket square is no easy task as there are a number of factors to be considered such as the occasion and the color of the suit and shirt. For a festive event such as a marriage, a vibrant pocket square would be more apt, while for a relatively serious occasion such as a funeral or a black tie dinner, a plain white or shiny black square is de rigueur. One school of thought says that the pocket square is required to complement the shirt and tie but not match it completely. Therefore, while the pocket square should preferably have the same color as the shirt or the tie, the shade could be a little different. Silk pocket squares are very popular, whatever be the color, as this fabric has a characteristic sheen that lends the user a touch of sophistication.

Any gentleman should ideally have a collection of pocket squares traversing a wide array of colors and designs. Thus, he will always have a suitable pocket square, whatever is the occasion or the outfit he happens to be wearing. While maroon colors tend to have an opulent appeal, bluish and greenish colors are kind on the eyes. White is a universally accepted color due to its neutrality. A white pocket square can be used in almost any setting and matches just about any shirt and suit.

Even though in the strictest sense, there are some set guidelines as far as what the color of the Belisi pocket square should be, these choices ultimately lie with the user. The only requirement is that the pocket square should match the tie being worn and suit the occasion.

Another factor to be kept in mind is the age of the user. A younger user could get away with a flashy and colorful men’s pocket square, which would look odd on a more mature man. Some popular pocket squares include blue pocket squares, pink pocket squares, silk pocket squares, men’s coat pocket handkerchief, designer pocket squares, tuxedo pocket squares, coat pocket handkerchiefs, green pocket silks, ivory silk pocket squares, lavender silk pocket squares, and light blue pocket squares.