Style 101
A true pro know when and how to turn his tie into a pocket square.
(Source: Guerreisms.com)
Style 101. A true Gentleman lends a helping hand when needed. Style is not only how you look, but how you touch the world around you.
(Source: Guerreisms.com)
Today someone needed a pocket square more than I did, so I parted with mine, and decided to improvise by pulling an Angelo Flaccavento - Pen in the breast pocket move.
You know you have style when you become a point of reference. Thank you Mr. Flaccavento.
STYLE 101
The Tie Bar
If you pick up a tie, the tie bar shouldn’t be too far behind. It’s about keeping the tie out your food, and out your face while wearing a piece that allows you to express yourself even in settings where everyone may be dressed similarly. The details always speak volumes!
STYLE 101
The perfect tie length. No excess belly showing, no tie over the belt.
View the full look of Ariel Burman shot for Details.com (click link)
The Pocket Square.
Let’s face it, pocket squares are nothing new. If you’ve followed the site you also know that I’m a firm believer that a man in a suit with no pocket square is just not totally dressed (I will be the first to admit that I have photographed what I consider to be exceptions). I’m not going to go on about the sin of matching tie and pocket square instead I wanted to point out where style comes into play as opposed to fashion with the pocket square.
Before commencing I wanted to point out why the pocket square is a must. The main reason is that it breaks the consistency of the suit. The little added material changes without question the canvas called the blazer. Without the pocket square you have a pocket that simply begs to be useful. Having said that, the question is not do you wear a pocket square, but instead how do you wear a pocket square to fit your style?
There are 3 main ways to wear a pocket square: corners out (photo to the far left), corners in (middle), squared (far right).
Note: Don’t believe that it doesn’t matter how you wear your pocket square. Like anything else it should be a reflection of your style… your person.
Corners out usually fits the classic chap with an edge. It has a rebellious side yet is still whispers “I am classic”. Mind you I’m not referring to having the corners symmetrical where the pocket square looks like a jagged set of mountains. (^^^^). That’s trying way too hard and I have yet to find a chap who pulls it off without it looking too forced.
Corners in screams “I know I have to have this, but I’ll do it on my terms!” If it’s like the chap in the center photo it’s saying I’m comfortable, I know the rules, I can bend them and do it with my personal touch. Usually this is the choice of the hipster type.
The squared pocket square is classic, very clean. This works for a formal look and can still be dressed down. The squared pocket always looks great with a solid blazer, this is the look you’ll most often find in the likes of GQ.
Now let’s get down to the style part.
Picking the way to wear the pocket square is no different than picking out a style that works for the individual. The pocket square can be a great indicator when it comes to style, if it fits the personality it says volumes… if it doesn’t fit the personality, it screams volumes and can be visually offensive.
Supreme Nonchalance.
Style isn’t only about finding comfort in a fresh pressed suit… it’s being comfortable not needing to impress.
For some it’s a ripped shirt, for others it’s a signature of self confidence and character revealed.
R.J. of the site Timothy Plympton
Color Coordinating.
Mastering the art of details includes knowing how and when to make colors and details dance together.
Nickelson Wooster
Fashion Consultant, Gilt MAN
http://nickelsonwooster.tumblr.com
Reflect.
Take time out your day to reflect. There is nothing more stylish than enjoying life, make the time to set a plan and pay attention to the details.
photo of: Daisuke Kawahigashi of United Arrows LTD.
Dare to be playful.
Every style is not for every one. The key is to find the style that fits not only the body, but also the personality.
The cuffs.
The ideal cuff length of shirt that should show is no less than half an inch.
If the shirt shirt cuff doesn’t show, the jacket is too long (or shirt too short).
Never wear matching tie/bow tie and pocket square.
1. If it already comes as a set, where’s the creativity? where’s the style?
2. Finding a right combination is part of the expression of the individual.
3. There should be one color in common between the tie/ bow tie or shirt and the pocket square.
4. Matching tie and pocket square is a sure sign of a style novice.
