With a wide range of folding styles, it’s meant to add a personalised style to menswear, add a touch of colour, and inject creativity. These days, the pocket square serves a more decorative purpose. In the 1400s, the upper classes in Europe started using fine exotic fabrics like silk and embroidery as a demonstration of their wealth and status. One of the most famous reason dates back to King Richard ll in the 1300s where he started wearing loud and colourful patterns as his pocket square. In the past, gentlemen carried handkerchiefs with them for both decorative and functional purposes. It's always important to understand the "why" behind the "what". “There are many speculations of when the pocket square was invented or even used as a fashion accessory,” Dylan shared, “It all started as a hankerchief.” The classic pocket square is plain white, while more modern ones colour your outfit with interesting prints. It comes in a range of materials including cottin, silk, and linen. A pocket square is usually a small rectangle cloth that’s folded to fit in your breast pocket of your suit, adding an accent to your outfit. Pocket squares are what some would refer to as a “pocket handkerchief”.
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In this article, we spoke with Dylan Ang, our Head Tailor at Three Buttons, and dove into the Dos and Don’ts of pocket squares, what colour to pick, how to fold a pocket square, and some common mistakes you’ll need to avoid! The tricky part? Nailing down the right style and the right fold. Whether you’re dressing up for a formal event, going on a date, or even going for a casual look, you can wear a pocket square to spruce up your look.
Pocket Square Rules: Colours, Designs, Materials.That’s why we’ve come up with our Three Buttons Pocket Square Guide on everything you need to know about styling pocket squares for menswear in Singapore. Over the years, we've seen many men make rookie mistakes. It’s easy to get lost in all the do’s and dont’s of menswear. Dabbling in styling up formal attire with a pocket square? Looking for your personal style and the right accessories for a formal occasion?
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