When bow-ties and neck ties aren’t cutting it for you style wise add a pocket square to any blazer, sport coat and suit jacket. Wearing one adds colour and visual interest to any outfit faster than a speeding bullet defining your dapper dude status.
Here are 10 pocket squares that will turn you from drab to fab.
Alexander McQueen Black Silk Skull Filigree Pocket Square, $160
Wear anything by Alexander McQueen and you’re guaranteed to look exude Don Draper style. Skulls are a signature image of the British fashion brand and silk pocket square with filigree detailing is a timeless piece that will look good with any suit jacket.
ASOS Drapey Pocket Square With Polka Dots, $12.91
Are those polka dots on your pocket square or are you glad to get spotted? ASOS’s navy blue and yellow polka dot pocket square adds visual interest to any plain jacket.
Banana Republic Geo Silk Pocket Square, $50
Made from silk, this subtle circle print pocket square by Banana Republic will become an instant wardrobe staple whenever you’re looking to make a stylish impression at the office.
Brooks Brothers Navy With Green Red Tartan Pocket Square, $20 USD
If wearing large swathes of plaid isn’t your thing then look to add smaller doses of this multi-lined fabric to your ensemble in the form of a pocket square, like this one from Brooks Brothers.
Ermenegildo Zegna Striped Pocket Square, $122.67
Italian fashion label Ermenegildo Zegna has been outfitting dapper dudes since 1910 and this striped pocket square is just one of the many fine items they offer; wear this red and white silk number to exude smart and Italian style.
Ferrucci Milano Boats Print Silk Twill Pocket Square, $85
Do you like sail boats? If you said “Yes” then this Ferrucci Milano pocket square was made for two-legged sea loving creatures. Made from 100 percent silk, this limited edition boat print will have you saying “All aboard.”
Gary Taxali Pocket Square, $95
Pay homage to your favourite Canadian city with Gary Taxali’s Canada themed pocket squares. Created by the world-renowned artist, they’re made from 100 percent silk and exclusively sold at Harry Rosen. They come in three themes featuring Taxli’s humorous and cute depictions of symbols and popular landmarks that capture Toronto, Calgary and Canada.
Le Chateau Linen Pocket Square, $22
Exude Italian style on an Olive Garden budget thanks to Canadian retailer Le Chateau. The company is serving up crisp and clean men’s accessories, such as this linen pocket square which comes in three colours, and will have you saying “Ciao bella.”
J.Crew Linen Pocket Square In Ultramarine Bandana Print, $54 USD
Forget polka dots and stripes, foral prints and multi-patterned pocket squares are the perfect accessories for you. J.Crew has the recipe for American prep down to a T and its Ultramarine Bandana pocket square is a prime example with its shades of blue and weathered look; wear with a linen or black blazer.
Richard James Faze Pocket Square, $80
Fold this ombre and silk pocket square by Richard James into your suit jacket and be ready to receive almost the same amount of compliments on your style as Pharrell Williams’ mountie hat.