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

[davedove]

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

I want to know what you're doing to make these ladies cry.

[Panache]

I want to know what you're doing to make these ladies cry.

Most often because of my eminent departure.

Though I imagine that anticipation of Grant's arrival might cause a similar response.

Cheers

Jamie

[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.

[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.

[ccga3359]

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.

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

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



Cheers

Jamie

One always carries a fresh, neatly folded, handkerchief in his jacket pocket for just such occasions.

[JSFMACLJR]

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

Gosh, I hope you are only kidding! I've never heard of such a thing and can't see how it would look nce at all.

[McMurdo]

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

How frugal do you have to be when a handkerchief is too much to spend? I know in these economic times nothing is certain, but if you really want one they are not that hard to come by.

[svc40bt]

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.

[cavscout]

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?