Make a Fashion Statement with Pocket Squares...

Pocket squares are guaranteed to embellish your overall appearance. A unique fact about pocket squares is that they combine style with functionality. While a normal pocket square folded in the desired manner and slipped into the left breast pocket of a coat looks chic, this same clothing accessory can also double up as a handkerchief. Linen or cotton pocket squares are used as handkerchiefs as these fabrics have  greater absorbing capacity. Silk pocket squares, exuding a characteristic sheen, look great, but cannot be used to wipe the face or hands.

While pocket squares are one of the most versatile clothing accessories, there are certain restrictions as far as usage is concerned. A bright and colorful pocket square would be apt for a festive event like a wedding or a party, while it would look incongruous when worn to a relatively more somber occasion such as a funeral. In the latter case, a plain white or light pink or blue pocket square would be better suited.  

It would be advisable to have pocket squares in a wide array of colors and made of different fabrics. The reason for this is that different occasions demand different pocket squares. Even though silk pocket squares are the most appealing, for all-day events, a linen pocket square would be a better idea. Linen pocket squares tend to retain their unique fold for a longer time. Silk has a tendency to collapse into the pocket. The size of the pocket square also depends on the fabric, a smaller pocket square being preferred incase of thicker fabrics. Thus, linen and cotton pocket squares are usually larger than silk ones. Sometimes a pocket square holder, which is a mini-pocket within the coat pocket, is used to provide adequate ‘packing’ to keep the pocket square in place.

When asked if there is one pocket square color that is the most versatile, fashion experts vouch for white. White pocket squares match almost any shirt, tie, and coat, while also being usable for both merry and solemn occasions. White is one color that does not fade away in the sun. However, white tends to show dirt quickly and also may turn cream colored with time.

Pocket squares are today prevalent mostly in Westernized countries. However, figures in the limelight, such as politicians and actors, across the world, use pocket squares.

Belisi pocket squares make handy gift options as almost everyone will have a use for them at some time or the other. When gifting pocket squares, it makes sense to opt for neutral and lighter colors as you may not be sure about the tastes of the recipients and the other clothing in his closet.

The pocket square is a good replacement for the boutonniere, the flower pinned to the left-hand side of the coat. Boutonniere tips for men are favorite topics for many style aficionados. When a pocket square is used in these cases, it is generally rendered with a floral multicolored design. Sometimes, depending on user preferences, men’s pocket squares can be customized to display the owner’s initials, a family crest, or some other logo. Some pocket squares are hand-rolled and others are machine-hemmed. Truly, the pocket square is an accessory with diverse faces.