Enter The Fold: Pocket Square

How does a simple accessory like the pocket square be a potently effective in enhancing ones dress style?History records that small squares of linen or silk first referenced around the B.C.s, were scented and used to avoid the stenches of the public streets. It's practical use made it an essential accessory that not only enhanced one's outfit. Today the square offers unlimited creativity possibilities and will instantly transform an outfit.

For those who may not be aware, there is just one golden rule when it comes to this elegant accessory: its meant to compliment not to too match. A white linen/silk square is undoubtedly a wardrobe staple for obvious reasons. White bordered squares offer a finer touch of contrast when worn with the edges out. Patterned squares are fun and elegantly expressive but avoid matching completely with your tie.

How do you fold it? When completing a casual look, a bunched up crunchy fold is effortlessly cool and needs not be perfect.

You may want to pay a little more attention to the fold when completing a formal look. Usually a straight flat ironed white square is a deft elegant touch and complements a crisp white shirt

Thank you for reading as always

Yours in style

Shawn Marshall