Pocket Square with Argyle....yay or nay?

[macwilkin]

Wow, such harsh words over a pocket square. But in reality, the single peaked hanky looks just like a turned out pocket, at least to my peasant eye.

During the Great Depression, a turned-out pocket, usually a trouser pocket, was known as a "Hoover flag", in reference to President Hoover. That's what I thought of when I read this thread.

Regards,

Todd

[Jack Daw]

On occasion...

[Panache]

I always carry two, I'd not ever think of pulling out my pockets, maybe thats just me I'd rather not look the fool. If you really want one PM me your address I'll send you one.

Wow, such harsh words over a pocket square. But in reality, the single peaked hanky looks just like a turned out pocket, at least to my peasant eye.

Gentlemen,

Everyone has suggestions.

If this has worked for cavscout more power to him. It should be noted that we don't know what his suit jacket is like. Reading his suggestion I took a look at mine and saw that this wouldn't work at all with those I own.

Personally I would rather not wear a pocket square then pull out the lining of my pocket, but that is just me.

Perhaps I have read J.R.R. Tolkein's The Hobbit one too many times, so the fear of leaving the house without a "pocket handkerchief" is too deeply ingrained to imagine doing so.

It would be interesting to see a photo of the look and then would judge if it works visually or not.

I have learned a lot of fun (and money saving little tricks) from others on XMTS so let's all try to keep an open mind.

Words like "fashionista", "fool", and "peasant" aren't exactly helpful for a fun discussion.



That said, in defense of the pocket square...

The pocket square is another nice little athestic touch for a gentleman's attire and a handkerchief is a useful bit of kit for a gentleman to have on hand*.

Cheers

Jamie

*Just like a trusty pocket knife, a pen, small notebook, small box of mints, pocket watch, coin purse, small flashlight, lighter, and flask.

[cavscout]

This isn't something I would wear so you won't see a photo of me with one unless you go back to my high school prom.

[Squeaky McMurdo]

Good point Jamie,

Seeing as my husband is ALWAYS asking to use my shirt to wipe his glasses, maybe I'll get him to wear a pocket square with his Crail jacket. And it sure looks spiffy!

[Panache]

This isn't something I would wear so you won't see a photo of me with one unless you go back to my high school prom.

Oh I don't think we want to start showing Prom pictures on the forum!

Life is scary enough

Cheers

Jamie

[Sheep In Wolf's Clothing]

My Grandmother always use to say that a lady should be able to tie a tie for a gentleman and always have an extra handkerchief in her hand bag incase her fellow lost his pocket square. My Grandmother tied my Grandfathers tie on him every morning they were together until he died (it was just part of their ritual). She taught me how to tie a tie and I can't tell you how many times I have helped gentlemen friends of mine tie a proper Windsor knot. Seeing as this first bit of advice has served me well, maybe I should carry a pocket square in my bag (it looks like they are making a comeback!)
Sara

[JSFMACLJR]

Wo wo wo fashionistas. Use the tip or don't. Heaven forbid someone not want to buy a "pocket square" and have to keep up with it in their sock drawer for the rare moment they want to wear it. Besides once you give your hanky away, your outfit will look horrendous without the pocket square. Then what will you do? Or do you also carry a back up hanky?

I always carry two.

[Panache]

Can anyone else spot an essential accessory in this picture?

Cheers

Jamie

[Wompet]

Most often because of my eminent departure.

Really? Are your departures so extraordinary, that they make faint-hearted ladies swoon and cry?

Back on topic - I don't carry one myself (single clean handkerchief for me), but I think that, if properly presented, a pocket square would look quite good with an argyle.