[InternationPlayboy]

Just purchased a new blazer, it's a cheap one for now since I'm in the process of job searching, I didn't want to splooge too much before I had a steady flow of cash. My other blazer just wasn't good for interviews. I also just purchased my first pocket square. It's just a plane white one, but goes smooth with the black blazer.

I'm thinking this is a good look folding wise, this is pretty close to what my blazer looks like as well...

   

[Billy Wolf]

Talking about pocket squares, I stumbled across the music video, the singer got some peacocking going on in his front pocket. Check it out, it actually looks pretty good, I might say.

Music starts about a minute in:

[thegmanifesto]

(04-22-2013 04:58 PM)InternationPlayboy Wrote:  

Just purchased a new blazer, it's a cheap one for now since I'm in the process of job searching, I didn't want to splooge too much before I had a steady flow of cash.

That sounds a little dicey.

[Sourcecode]

Sub par picture,but
I wear a red square with my blazer.
What do you think G?

[InternationPlayboy]

When I wear my blazer with my Gucci shades, I've been told that I look like a cartel member. I can dig that. I'll take it as a compliment.

[thegmanifesto]

(04-22-2013 06:34 PM)Sourcecode Wrote:  



Sub par picture,but
I wear a red square with my blazer.
What do you think G?

I personally dislike the red-white-and-blue combo and try to avoid it at all times.

You don't want some f*ckhead coming up to you and saying "You look like an American Flag".

But that could be your steez, I don't know. It is also really hard to critique a look without the person. What a brother looks good in may be different from some guy looking like Andy Garcia to a Nordic cat with blond hair.

I would try a baby blue pocket square. But I should tell you, I don't like blue shirt either. Too office.

But the important question to ask is: How do you feel in it?

[Sourcecode]

(04-22-2013 07:23 PM)thegmanifesto Wrote:  

(04-22-2013 06:34 PM)Sourcecode Wrote:  



Sub par picture,but
I wear a red square with my blazer.
What do you think G?

How do you feel in it?

[InternationPlayboy]

G, what about a tie? How low should it come down? I usually wear mine just about to my belly button. Sometimes I feel like it's a little too long because you can see it coming out of my blazer when I only button the top button. Is that alright?

[jariel]

(04-22-2013 07:37 PM)InternationPlayboy Wrote:  

G, what about a tie? How low should it come down? I usually wear mine just about to my belly button. Sometimes I feel like it's a little too long because you can see it coming out of my blazer when I only button the top button. Is that alright?

I like my tie to reach my belt buckle.

[Ray Carlton]

(04-23-2013 12:11 AM)jariel Wrote:  

(04-22-2013 07:37 PM)InternationPlayboy Wrote:  

G, what about a tie? How low should it come down? I usually wear mine just about to my belly button. Sometimes I feel like it's a little too long because you can see it coming out of my blazer when I only button the top button. Is that alright?

I like my tie to reach my belt buckle.

The tie should be tied so that the widest part of the bottom triangle of the tie touches the top of your belt buckle.

[InternationPlayboy]

(04-23-2013 06:24 AM)Mike OBrien Wrote:  

(04-23-2013 12:11 AM)jariel Wrote:  

(04-22-2013 07:37 PM)InternationPlayboy Wrote:  

G, what about a tie? How low should it come down? I usually wear mine just about to my belly button. Sometimes I feel like it's a little too long because you can see it coming out of my blazer when I only button the top button. Is that alright?

I like my tie to reach my belt buckle.

The tie should be tied so that the widest part of the bottom triangle of the tie touches the top of your belt buckle.

Cool, thanks for the info. One more question: Should I wear a pocket square to a job interview?

[Way Cool Jr]

@InternationalPlayboy
You can wear it but make it subtle, avoid crazy colors too.
For a interview I'll stick to something traditional and simple, but that's just my opinion.
Try to consider also what type of job you want to get, if you search for some creative job you can dare more, of course

[InternationPlayboy]

(04-23-2013 03:05 PM)Way Cool Jr Wrote:  

@InternationalPlayboy
You can wear it but make it subtle, avoid crazy colors too.
For a interview I'll stick to something traditional and simple, but that's just my opinion.
Try to consider also what type of job you want to get, if you search for some creative job you can dare more, of course

Sound info, I agree with making it subtle. Mine's white so it's low profile, but I don't know about the way I'm wearing it, maybe I should tone it down from the way I posted above?

[Way Cool Jr]

(04-23-2013 03:10 PM)InternationPlayboy Wrote:  

Sound info, I agree with making it subtle. Mine's white so it's low profile, but I don't know about the way I'm wearing it, maybe I should tone it down from the way I posted above?

If it's white you can wear it like Don Draper, from the show Mad Men.
It's very classic, stylish and "safe".
You can check it on google pictures to find some examples.
Good luck for your interview!

[Ray Carlton]

(04-23-2013 02:48 PM)InternationPlayboy Wrote:  

(04-23-2013 06:24 AM)Mike OBrien Wrote:  

(04-23-2013 12:11 AM)jariel Wrote:  

(04-22-2013 07:37 PM)InternationPlayboy Wrote:  

G, what about a tie? How low should it come down? I usually wear mine just about to my belly button. Sometimes I feel like it's a little too long because you can see it coming out of my blazer when I only button the top button. Is that alright?

I like my tie to reach my belt buckle.

The tie should be tied so that the widest part of the bottom triangle of the tie touches the top of your belt buckle.

Cool, thanks for the info. One more question: Should I wear a pocket square to a job interview?

In my opinion, a pocket square belongs to a suit all the time, it does not play a role if you wear the suit for a job interview or for a normal business day. 

I wore a white pocket square for a job interview at a consulting firm and got the job. Just fold it like Don Draper and you should be on the safe side for a job in a more traditional field. Of course, when the company is less formal, you can go with a more exciting fold for your pocket square.

[renotime]

Anyone know a good site to buy pocket squares by the pack? I need a couple b/c I am going to a funeral and bitches will be crying.

[DickDastardly]

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[soup]

Some guys here are saying match it with the shirt and others are saying avoid doing that. Are there any basic ground rules?

[Sourcecode]

As long as you have it..thats all that matters.
I perfect to use it as an accent and not a complement

[Alpharius]

(03-04-2014 11:05 PM)soup Wrote:  

Some guys here are saying match it with the shirt and others are saying avoid doing that. Are there any basic ground rules?

You have five main options. You can choose which style works for you, but there are really only a couple choices you can make.

1 - Wear a pocket square that matches the tie (I recommend this for formal occasions where peacocking may be frowned upon).


2 - Wear a pocket square that matches the shirt.


3 - Wear a pocket square that simply compliments the shirt or the tie. (Note: This is also a good formal approach.)


4 - Stick with white regardless of the shirt/tie color. It's hard to go wrong with white.


5 - Wear a pocket square that has nothing to do with anything you're wearing.


I deliberately chose pictures where the guy wouldn't become the main focus and people could take a closer look at the style.

[soup]

[Christian McQueen]

Relevant: I just posted a blog post regarding the most popular pocket square folds and step by step diagrams showing you how.

How To Fold A Pocket Square: The Ultimate Playboy's Guide

[Ringo]

Bump.

Got my first blazer a week ago (it's currently at the tailor's for a minor adjustment).

Meanwhile, thought I should research a bit about pocket squares and this thread popped up. RVF delivers as usual.