How should you wear a suit pocket square? The golden rule for matching it well

If there’s one accessory capable of transforming an ordinary suit into an exceptional outfit, it’s the pocket square. As the perfect finishing touch, it isn’t there to hide your jacket, but to subtly enhance it.

However, one style mistake is all too common: never choose a pocket square that is exactly the same as your tie or bow tie. Matching sets in the same fabric or pattern lack depth and spoil the elegance of the overall look.

The pocket square, on the other hand, is there to enhance your outfit: to get your combination right without committing a fashion faux pas, here’s what you need to do.

Play with subtle echoes and textures:

Instead of copying the main accessory, look for a secondary detail. Subtly echo one of the shades in a pattern, the colour of your buttonhole or the colour of your socks.

Don’t hesitate to mix fabrics either: a flowing silk pocket square will add contrast to a woollen suit, whilst a linen one will lend a relaxed, summery touch.

The timeless all-rounder:

If combining patterns and colours seems too complicated, don’t panic. Opt for the absolute simplicity of a white cotton or linen pocket square.

Folded into a square, it complements the whiteness of your shirt perfectly. It’s a safe bet – understated and infinitely chic – that works every time without the slightest risk of a fashion faux pas.

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