Why We Need Pocket Squares Again
I've noticed something in the news every time I see a politician. They wear a suit and a tie but no pocket square. I think that is a big mistake.
Politicians are the main people wearing suits these days. I wear blazers and sport coats regularly as pastor. You can wear a suit, a blazer, or a sport coat with or without a tie. Without a pocket square, though, it looks like something is off. I've heard someone say that a suit is incomplete without a square.
You probably shouldn't be too fancy with a pocket square. There are rules so that you don't draw too much attention to it. Wearing a pocket square should bring your outfit together and finish it. I much prefer a pocket square to a lapel pin or a flower.
Three presidents who wore pocket squares are Truman, Kennedy, and Reagan.
To make it easy, you can do one of two things.
- Wear a simple white pocket square with a basic square fold.
- Wear a pocket square that complements but doesn't exactly match your tie or shirt. Grab it loosely and stuff it in the pocket. It makes it look fun and relaxed.
