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

**JSFMACLJR** · 11th February 09, 06:56 PM

Since a picture is worth a thousand words, here are a few pictures of my always present handkerchiefs. I restricted the photos only to those in which I am wearing the kilt!

**svc40bt** · 11th February 09, 07:25 PM

Originally Posted by cavscout

A "frugal mans way" is to reach into the breast pocket and invert the satin lining of the breast pocket. Odds are it will be a complimenting color and forms a nice little peak. Granted, this may only work on the "quality" of suit I purchase but if you only wear it for the aesthetics it will do in a pinch

I too have heard of this, and if your jacket has silk lined pockets you could probably make it look presentable. I have never worn a pocket square with my jackets, nor have I turned out my pocket, but to stay on topic, I would agree that wearing one with an argyle is perfectly acceptable.

**ccga3359** · 11th February 09, 09:08 PM

Originally Posted by Panache

But it does make it a tad difficult to proffer to a lady to wipe away a tear.

Cheers

Jamie

You could always offer your sleeve or as I do, kilt hem.

**The Barry** · 11th February 09, 10:43 PM

Nice pics, JSFMACLJR!

**Southern Breeze** · 11th February 09, 10:48 PM

I was curious about the whole pocket square deal so I did a Goggle search. One of the results was this - a Kevlar pocket square.

http://www.crunchgear.com/2008/10/07...pocket-square/

Great pics everyone, thanks for posting them.

**Jack Daw** · 12th February 09, 06:24 AM

Originally Posted by Panache

Can anyone else spot an essential accessory in this picture?

Cheers

Jamie

The martini?

**Panache** · 12th February 09, 07:29 AM

Originally Posted by Jack Daw

The martini?

Absolutely essential!

Cheers

Jamie

**starbkjrus** · 12th February 09, 11:59 AM

Originally Posted by cajunscot

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

Are you sure they weren't just hoovering the cat hair off the trousers and caught the pocket lining?

**puffer** · 12th February 09, 12:08 PM

I wear them according to the "look" Here are 2 ideas IMHO "different & inexpensive. (BTW, please forgive the "hang of the jackets)

1 Wool ruminate ( craft store.) I have several plain colors to match my ties.

2. Tartan swatches Order a "swatch" of your KILT tartan

Puffer

**macwilkin** · 12th February 09, 12:08 PM

Originally Posted by starbkjrus

Are you sure they weren't just hoovering the cat hair off the trousers and caught the pocket lining?

No, I'm being serious. "Hoover blankets" were newspapers. A "Hooverville" was a collection of ramshackle lean-tos and tents, the most famous being on the Ancostia Flats in Washington during the Bonus March.

T.