Batik Cotton Pocket Square

via Nordstrom.com

via Nordstrom.com

Getting a pocket square that matches, or at least compliments your tie is hard to do but can truly make an outfit. Looking great in a suit is all about the details you add. This sky blue Batik Pocket Square From Nordsrtoms Men's Shop is a close match to the tie we posted yesterday, and both are cotton, meaning the textures will compliment each other. Regardless if you have the tie or not, this can also be paired with a light blue shirt, or even a plain white button down to add a little bit of color to your outfit. This pattern is also perfect because it isn't super bold, meaning mixing in other patterns from the tie or shirt won't clash,

Available on Nordstrom.com for $15

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The Tie Bar Lavender Linen Pocket Square

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via thetiebar.com

Spring isn't just a time for lighter colors, but lighter textures and fabrics as well. This pocket square form The Tie Bar embodies all of them. As the mercury rises, trade in your heavy wool and flannels for lighter cotton and linens. This light-weight lavender linen pocket square is a simple and impactful way to add some spring pop to you lighter gray, tan, brown, and blue suits. A pocket square that can easily become a go-to for your spring meetings, and even better for spring and summer weddings, so grab it now because wedding season is almost here.

Available on thetiebar.com for $10 

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The Tie Bar Dotted Hitch Pocket Square

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via thetiebar.com

Join us in making 2018 the year of the details. This dotted hitch pocket square from the tie bar provides a warm texture to your suited ensemble with a 30% wool and 70% silk composition and subtle herringbone cloth pattern. Adding details like this pocket square to your medium gray suit this winter is sure to get at least one compliment from the people at the office, or hell, maybe even from the cute girl at happy hour. We are really digging the maroon- grey combo this winter season, which this fits into perfectly. Pair it with a grey suit, white shirt, and navy or baby blue tie for a really sharp finish. 

Available on TheTieBar.com for $10

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Tie Bar Domino Paisley Pocket Square

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via TheTieBar.com

We know its easy to want to build a huge catalogue of pocket squares. They add an element of "I know what I'm doing" to your outfit, along with some color and potential (like in the case with this specific pocket square) patterning. However, adding a pocket square with two sides, gives you a two for one. This pocket square from The Tie Bar has a navy side with white polkadots and a gray side with white and navy paisley, meaning you can decide how outgoing you want to get with via your pattern choice.

Available on theitebar.com for $95 or $175 for prescription lenses.

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River Island Paisley Pocket Square

While this shouldn't be your first pocket square in your arsenal, it could be your third or fourth. The navy, light blue, white, maroon, and orange give you a lot to work with in terms of matching a shirt and tie to go with it, the only colors that won't really work are green, black, yellow, and purple. What you need to know: this pocket square is 100% polyester, cannot be ironed, and should only be dry cleaned, so store it flat if possible. We suggest wearing it with a light to medium gray, ox blood (maroon), or navy jacket. 

Available on RiverIsland.com for $16

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Alexander McQueen Pocket Square

via mrporter.com

via mrporter.com

Something from Alexander McQueen for under $100!? We never thought we'd see the day. Thanks to Mr. Porter that day (technically week) has come. This silk pocket square sports a classic navy, army-green (aka beige), and red stripe, with the iconic initials and recognizable skull insignias to populate the corners. The diversity of patterns throughout the pocket square makes it versatile, allowing you to show just the stripes, or ball out with the initials out and show it off a little bit. We suggest you pop this in a navy blazer, or give a some A. McQueen spark to a medium to dark gray suit. Sale ends at the end of the week, so grab it quickly.

Available on sale (50% off) at MrPorter.com for $63

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The Tie Bar 'Deck the Halls' Pocket Square

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via thetiebar.com

Tis the season of work holiday parties, and family gatherings. In both occasions, you want to lock fresh and festive. If you are going with a black, gray, or maroon suit for these occasions, we suggest grabbing this pocket square from The Tie Bar. It has a subtle pattern that is lightly festive but bold enough to get noticed. We'll give you bonus points if your date wears a dress to match the red squares.

Available on TheTieBar.com for $15

Jesse James Chambray Pocket Square

Not the most bold of these, but a chambray pocket square is an essential addition to any collection. Works with nearly any suit color and the contrast in texture makes it stand out in the way you’re looking for. Made in Nashville too.

Available at One Kings Lane. $24

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A lifelong Washingtonian save for a stint at the great Pennsylvania State University, Eric now resides in the D.C. area. While not one for sound financial decisions, Eric enjoys the lifestyle and the appeal of the gentleman. He loves the curiosities of life, nothing interests him like traveling to a new place, a well-made suit, house music, or unexpected adventures leading to memorable stories, that is, if he remembers. He’s also the resident bartender for What Is A Gentleman and has the bartending school certificate to prove it.

Krabi Pocket Square

Hugh & Crye are sacrilegious in their design of squares, which makes them perfect when you’re feeling less serious.  . This example will work well with an outfit using hints of red/teal.

Available at Hugh & Crye. $20

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A lifelong Washingtonian save for a stint at the great Pennsylvania State University, Eric now resides in the D.C. area. While not one for sound financial decisions, Eric enjoys the lifestyle and the appeal of the gentleman. He loves the curiosities of life, nothing interests him like traveling to a new place, a well-made suit, house music, or unexpected adventures leading to memorable stories, that is, if he remembers. He’s also the resident bartender for What Is A Gentleman and has the bartending school certificate to prove it.

Petite Gingham Pocket Square

For a wardrobe consisting of whites and blues.

Available at The Tie Bar. $8

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Eric

A lifelong Washingtonian save for a stint at the great Pennsylvania State University, Eric now resides in the D.C. area. While not one for sound financial decisions, Eric enjoys the lifestyle and the appeal of the gentleman. He loves the curiosities of life, nothing interests him like traveling to a new place, a well-made suit, house music, or unexpected adventures leading to memorable stories, that is, if he remembers. He’s also the resident bartender for What Is A Gentleman and has the bartending school certificate to prove it.

Italian Wool Pocket Square in Houndstooth

On the more expensive side, but an eye catching pocket square that can be employed in any outfit with blues or reds.

Available at J.Crew. $45

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Eric

A lifelong Washingtonian save for a stint at the great Pennsylvania State University, Eric now resides in the D.C. area. While not one for sound financial decisions, Eric enjoys the lifestyle and the appeal of the gentleman. He loves the curiosities of life, nothing interests him like traveling to a new place, a well-made suit, house music, or unexpected adventures leading to memorable stories, that is, if he remembers. He’s also the resident bartender for What Is A Gentleman and has the bartending school certificate to prove it.

Montauk Seersucker Gingham Pocket Square

Another simple cotton pocket square from the tie bar. For those that enjoy reds in their wardrobes.

Available at The Tie Bar. $8

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Eric

A lifelong Washingtonian save for a stint at the great Pennsylvania State University, Eric now resides in the D.C. area. While not one for sound financial decisions, Eric enjoys the lifestyle and the appeal of the gentleman. He loves the curiosities of life, nothing interests him like traveling to a new place, a well-made suit, house music, or unexpected adventures leading to memorable stories, that is, if he remembers. He’s also the resident bartender for What Is A Gentleman and has the bartending school certificate to prove it.

Solid Pocket Square With Border

A simple and cheap cotton pocket square that gets the job done in any situation. I’ve owned this pocket square for years and it still my go-to pocket square in any situation.

Available at The Tire Bar. $8

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Eric

A lifelong Washingtonian save for a stint at the great Pennsylvania State University, Eric now resides in the D.C. area. While not one for sound financial decisions, Eric enjoys the lifestyle and the appeal of the gentleman. He loves the curiosities of life, nothing interests him like traveling to a new place, a well-made suit, house music, or unexpected adventures leading to memorable stories, that is, if he remembers. He’s also the resident bartender for What Is A Gentleman and has the bartending school certificate to prove it.