Standing in for a Necktie

This look is a staple for any man, and I implore you to get comfortable with this look so that you can pull it off with finesse. The look is a cornerstone to minimalism and looks great on any man of style. Let your pocket square stand in for your tie. There are a number of reasons for going sans-necktie; one is the season, and this is a winning spring look. Also, when going to cocktail parties that require a smidgeon of elegance, this look works great. After work dinners (or drinks), casual Fridays... the list goes on. It works.

Try it with jeans, khakis, a suit, odd pants... a navy blazer is a great building block (the navy blazer alone is a wardrobe staple) for this look. Choose a pocket square that compliments your shirt: is this case, both the blue and pink stripes in this shirt are echoed in the pocket square. With a suit, let the pocket square grab the color of a pinstripe or pattern in the suit fabric.

A crisp collar that stands well on its own delivers the appropriate heir of formality to the look. There's really not much needed in the way of instruction: only experimentation, which I will leave to you, my friends. Until next time,

Cheers!

Paul