The Pocket Square by Patrick Novotny
Often overlooked in a man's wardrobe is the pocket square and when used properly adds the additional care and attention to detail to one's ensemble. Historically the handkerchief had a more practical uses then its present day pocket square such as a substitute for bandages, or as a flag signaling that you wish to surrender. The more privileged society found it to be a way of representing a higher social economic class using expensive materials and colours. In today's terms the pocket square is a way to dress up a suit with a choice of about a dozen traditional ways to fold and wear a pocket square.
The rule of thumb when pairing your necktie with your pocket square is that they are not suppose to match, but colour choices are meant to complement one another. Matching ties and pocket squares colours have been made popular by the wedding industry and are now widely sold as matching sets. For all other occasions, if you are wearing a blue necktie, then have some of the same color blue in your pocket square without contrasting patterns.
As you become more comfortable sporting a pocket square with your outfit then you might want to try some more daring folding techniques and desire to stand out amongst the crowd, then discover your options at my YouTube Channel featuring many new and classic ways of folding a pocket square. I firmly believe giving options when adding accessories to expand a man's fashion image with the clothing they already have and educating men about the options men of the so they can purchase new clothing items with the new techniques in mind.
Taking the additional time and attention to details in your personal appearance such as pocket squares directly reflects your personality, attention to detail, and ultimately you're confidence in how you carry yourself onto to others. To learn new and classic ways to fold a pocket square go here:
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTIPOFX6d4oE-nt0KBwxRzU2arS9HRD-t
Patrick Novotny
The Tie Guy