The three-stairs style of wearing a pocket square is my all-time favorite. This style looks sophisticated yet descent and more conservative than the puff or reversed-puff styles. It’s more work, and with some pocket square fabrics you will need to use the iron to get the folds in neatly and make it stick. Another reason why I personally prefer this style is because there are few people out there that wear their pocket square like this.
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How to fold a pocket square Video Part 7; Straight-Fold
On April - 21 - 2009
The straight-fold is often favored by businessmen because it looks very neat and respectable. Only a small strip of pocket square fabric is shown which makes this style the most conservative way of wearing a pocket square.
How to fold a pocket square Video Part 5; Four-Point
On April - 21 - 2009
The four-point looks quite sophisticated. Although I like this style, with certain pocket squares that are bigger in size, it might look very messy.
How to fold a pocket square Video Part 4; Three-Point
On April - 21 - 2009
The three-point style of folding a pocket square is a bit more sophisticated than the two-fold style. Personally I prefer this style compared to the even a bit more sophisticated four-point way of folding a pocket square.
How to fold a pocket square Video Part 3; Two-Point
On April - 20 - 2009
This style of wearing a pocket square is a bit more sophisticated than the One-Point style. As with anything in fashion, it is very personal and some men prefer a style that looks neatly organized such as the straight fold, while others would opt for the puff that looks quite nonchalant.
How to fold a pocket square Video Part 2; One-Point
On April - 18 - 2009
This is quite a formal and neat style of wearing a pocket square. Most businessmen go for either this style or the straight-fold.
How to Polish Your Shoes
On March - 21 - 2009
Our English friend explains well how to polish your shoes to keep them tidy and increase their lifespan. You need: A brush (pigs’ hair), wax or cream polish, toothbrush, cloth, chamois.
How To Get The Length Of The Pants Of Your Suit Right.
On March - 7 - 2009
The length of your suit’s pants might make you look longer, shorter, trendier, old-fashioned.
The length of the pants of your suit depends on your personal preference. That is rule number one; follow your personal style rather than what a salesman is telling you. However, there is certain etiquette you might want to know about. In most cultures, the pants of the suit should be 1 centimeter above the sole of your shoe when standing up straight (measured from the back of the pants). I wear my pants 4 centimeters above the sole of my shoes which means you can see my socks when I walk, which is fine. You can play around with colored socks that match your outfit. When you sit, people shouldn’t have to see your bare calves or hairy legs (like mine). Especially during formal events, make sure your socks are long enough. David Beckham has the perfect length pants.
The major advantage of tailoring your pants to 4 centimeters above the sole of the shoe is that there are no extreme folds at the bottom. For me, a single subtle folding works. Long and skinny people often look better if they wear their pants of the suit a little longer (2 centimeters above the sole) because high-flood pants will optically create the illusion that the person’s legs are even longer. Short men should avoid wearing their pants only 1 or 2 centimeter above the sole of the shoe because many folds at the bottom creates the optical illusion that the person is even shorter. Read the rest of this entry »
How to Wear Suspenders
On February - 27 - 2009
Suspenders Increase your Comfort
Watch our video on how to wear suspenders here! Suspenders are sometimes called braces, and I love wearing them for several reasons. First of all, they keep the pants comfortably at the right place and when you sit down there is not the usual pressure from the belt that might irritate you. Secondly, I think they feel good. I have heard many men say that they feel more manly and original. There are few men who wear suspenders, but those who do wear them will not ever give up wearing them. Moreover, suspenders can alter the entire appearance of an outfit and make you look more sophisticated, chic or dandy. I have a red pair I enjoy wearing with red socks, small details that suit enthusiasts will appreciate. When the jacket of the suit is closed, people will rarely see the suspenders, only when you open the jacket and actively move you may see them. Furthermore, suspenders are great because they are typically for men. It is a gentleman’s accessory that women cannot wear.
