The Pocket Peek

The casual nonchalance of sprezzatura rears its magnificent head again in this posting...

I have often seen this little style tidbit in pictures of well-dressed men in Europe and there is no reason we shouldn't do it stateside. The breast pocket of your jacket was designed to display a pocket square. Really. That's what it is there for. One would never think to carry their car keys in the jacket breast pocket. Nor your cell phone (although in the days of the bluetooth, we sometimes carry a phone in a shirt's breast pocket), nor your cigarettes... you get the idea. It's for a pocket square and pocket squares are becoming widely accepted and used again among stylish men of all age groups.

The thing is, your breast pocket also serves as a great home for your sunglasses when not in use, and no matter the time of day or night, the silver arrow of a pair of Persol sunglasses dancing atop your pocket square looks great (Click on image at Left for larger picture). I love this look for two reasons... first, it adds a little bit of flair to your ensemble; there is a new dynamic to your outfit that draws the eye of those around you. Second, this is a clever way of displaying your superb taste in eyewear while at the same time not looking like someone who is flaunting. Persols aren't cheap. That's a fact. But when displayed in this fashion you don't look like a jerk saying "Look what I have". You look like a guy who's been wearing his sportcoat

or suit jacket all day who has retired his sunglasses to his pocket. It's that simple.

Is style something that you can purchase? No. That's fashion. Stylish men look great in clothes from Kiton or clothes from Target, and can't buy the panache with which they dress. Does this style tip cost some bucks? Yes (if using the brand that I endorse). This look is not quite as effective with a pair of Foster Grant shades (although the right shades will still look good if the details are right). I think that because of their trademark looks, Persols really shine in the breast pocket peek, allowing a beautiful glint of light to project from the silver arrow when the angles are right. It should be understood that the pocket peek is not going to be missed if it's not there, so don't get caught up on it. If it is present, however, the peek will get noticed.

Until next time,

Cheers!

-Paul