Of all the things we’ve added to our wardrobes over the years the pocket square has probably delivered the most return for the least investment and we say this as people who were extremely sceptical about pocket squares for a very long time. They felt fussy. They felt like the sort of thing someone’s dad wore to a function in 1974. Then we tried one with a navy blazer and a simple white shirt and something clicked. It’s not about matching your tie. It’s not about folding it into some origami situation. Just a simple fold showing a bit of white or a subtle pattern at the top of your breast pocket changes the whole weight and intention of a jacket. We’ve found white linen works for almost everything formal and slightly bolder patterns work well for more relaxed occasions. This is a very cheap way to make your suits and blazers look significantly more considered.