Smoother and thinner fabrics, such as silk pocket squares, look best with heavier textured suits, and vice versa. Size: Most pocket squares range in size from 9-and-7/8-inches to 17-and-3/4 inches.

They originated in ancient Egypt, when red linen cloths were worn as a status symbol. ... Silk Pocket Squares. Silk squares are the classic option, and are perfect for dressier occasions.

It's easy to turn up your nose at the pocket square. Unlike its cotton cousin the handkerchief, which has a clear utilitarian purpose, a linen or silk square is purely for show. But with business ...

A silk square is much softer and works nicely in the various ways to fold a pocket square. I definitely question the choice to place the silk square just barely peeking from Reacher's pocket in an ...

GUY: Most of my pocket squares are a wool-silk mix, but I think wool, silk, cotton or linen - all of them work, depending on the outfit and what you want. SIMON: Patterns, prints or stripes?

Will Ayers of WILLIAM shares all the tips you need on wearing those otherwise intimidating squares with elan. - Issue Date: Dec 20, 2015 ...