pocket squares

Suit jacket accents

A pocket square is a small decorative cloth folded and tucked into a jacket's breast pocket.

Unlike handkerchiefs, pocket squares serve no practical purpose—they exist purely as a fashion accessory.

Various folding styles signal different levels of formality, from a simple flat fold to elaborate puffs: He matched his pocket square to his tie.

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cotton · haberdashery · silk · cufflinks · tie bar · fabric · linen · pattern · puff · attire · bespoke tailoring · lapel pins · accessory · jacquard · color coordination · embroidery · tuxedo · black tie

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Opposites
formality/decorative function

pocket squareshandkerchiefs

Pocket-sized fabric squares

tissues · rags · snot rags · napkins · shop towels

dress formality

pocket squareswork boots

Protective footwear for labor

overalls · coveralls · workwear · hard hats · sweatpants

Family

square, pocket, pockets, pocketbook, pocketing, pocketed, pickpocket, pocketknife, pocketful

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G