“You know it’s casual Friday right?” “Yeah, but this is a casual tie.” When I respond with this most people shake their head. It’s not really understood. Simply because one is wearing a tie, a jacket, or a pocket square does not always mean that they are trying to be formal. In fact it shouldn’t. … More Casual Ties and Irreverance: Pocket Squares, One Point Puff Fold, Day 4
“Do we have what?” the confused store clerk would say incredulously. “Pocket Squares. You know, the pieces of fabric that you put into your front pocket.” “Oh yeah. Ummm, I don’t know, we may have something thrown in with the ties” And so it was, that a few crumpled pieces of silk would be unceremoniously … More The Hunt, Pokemon Cards, and Collecting: Pocket Squares, The Puff, Day 3
“Hey, I really like your…pocket…silk…handkerchief-thingy.” When I first started rocking the squares, I got this a lot. No one knew what to call them. Either because of their increased popularity, or my proximity to the fashion Mecca of NYC, I get this less today. Nonetheless, whether the person fumbled with the name, I appreciated the compliment. … More Complimenting, NFL Anchors, and Suit in a Box: Pocket Squares, Winged Puff Fold, Day 2
On a spring day in 2011 I met my father in a parking lot of Starbucks before heading to work. I was dropping off something, and looking forward to the free Starbucks guaranteed to a law student by a parental visit. My outfit, in no particular order, was a vintage (old) navy pinstripe suit, with a small hole … More On Caring, or An Introduction: Pocket Squares, Three Peaks Fold, Day 1
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