ARE DRESSING UP CASUAL, FORMALAND BUSINESSWEAR.

BY GORDON PA LM

POCKET SQUARES

HIPTOBE

SQUARE

THERE is only so much one can do with a navypinstripe, or a blazer and khakis. Ties have alwaysbeen a terrific venue for individuality of course,but these daysPOCKET SQUARES are a hot trendand a great way to make a personal statement.“Pocket squares are just starting to hit their stride,”says KINGFORD BAVENDER of Bavender’sCustomClothiers. “More men (and women) arewearing them, even in sportswear ensembles.”More than just a hanky, the versatility of a fine silkpocket square translates into style origami, andit’s not as complicated as you think. There are justa few primary ways to present a pocket square(generally called the DANDY or REVERSE PUFF,the THREE-or FOUR-POINT, and the PRESIDENTIALor ARCHITECT), and countless variations.“A pocket square fold, like a necktie, should reflectthe gentleman’s personality,” says Bavender.“If he’smore creative, hemaywant theFOURPOINTS,while a conservative gentleman will prefer aSTRAIGHT EDGE protruding 1/2 inch to 1 inchabove and parallel to the breast pocket welt.” �

SOMETIMES IT SEEMS MENDON’T GET MANY OPPORTUNITIES TO

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