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Pocket SquaresNot just for the staunch conservatives! Pocket squares have been making a comeback in the last 3 years and as men become more fashion conscious for special occasions and events pocket squares are all the rage. The latest thrust in the craze may have come from the Mad Men or “Yes” even Randy Fenolli of Kleinfeld Manhattan in “Say Yes To The Dress” on TLC. This very dapper, sophisticated and stately image is perfect for the groom and groomsmen who want to ‘Switch It Up’. Take a nod from the pocket square and forgo the boutonniere. Brides often ask us how they can introduce their w...
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How to: Pocket SquaresWe love this! With so many bridal ideas tailored to the bride, we thought this post for to the groom was a nice change! If you want your man to be perfectly put-together and polished on your wedding day, here is a basic how-to guide on creating perfect pocket squares from Wedding Bells. a...
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How to fold a pocket squareAt almost every wedding I am at, one of the men has a question about how their pocket square should be worn or folded. So, I decided to do a post about it! :) Hopefully this will help some guys out (do any read my blog?, I'm not sure) but if not, I'll be there to help you out!There are several ways to fold a pocket square - some easy and some a little more difficult. I'll share several with you!- The square fold - lay the pocket square flat, then bring the left side to the right side, bring the bottom to the top but don't fold all the way, and lastly fold the pocket in thirds so it wil fit in ...
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For the Groom: Feather Pocket Square...I'm loving this idea for grooms! I see feathers in boutonnieres often, my husband had some spotted guinea fowl feathers in his, but this a fun twist. In lieu of a traditional pocket square, why not tuck some feathers in that pocket? {Nancy Neil via Snippet & Ink | Mr. Peacock Style}...
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{style} pocket squares{martha stewart weddings} {tec petaja photograhy}{marie labbancz} {martha stewart weddings}i wanted to show some love for the grooms today. a great alternative for boutonnieres are pocket squares. they can easily match your color scheme with solid colors or graphic patterns. if you really want to dress your man up pair up the pocket square with the boutonniere for a well accessorized groom.{martha stewart weddings}{pocket aquare how-to}start with a handkerchief that is 15 inches square. for best results, iron it just before folding.1. lay the square flat on your work surface ...
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Groom's Item: Sid Mashburn Frayed Pocket SquaresPhoto: Courtesy of Sid Mashburn Whether your wedding's going the classic, white-tie route or buttoning down into a more relaxed feel, vintage-inspired grooms all have at least one thing in common: A pocket square. It's a staple in traditional formal attire, yes, but look for options with a fresh spin—like these pocket squares from Atlanta-based designer Sid Mashburn. Made from Italian cotton, the squares feature a variety of colors and prints (gingham here for those on the rustic path) with frayed edges for a dapperly deconstructed look. Pocket square, $55, Sid...
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Guy Garb: The Hill-Side Pocket SquaresPhotos: Courtesy of Hickoree's Hard Goods For some reason (and whatever it is, it's baffling), a lot of grooms forgo or forget about pocket squares. I suppose their size is easy to overlook but, considering the magnitude of their sartorial importance, you'd think more guys would wisen up. A colorful flash of cotton or silk brings a level of tailored sophistication to wedding looks regardless of how formal or relaxed the affair. In fact, these little peaks of fabric are at their most chic when worn sans tie with an open-neck shirt and a blazer. (Think Scott Disick but le...
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DI(Not)Y–Pocket Squares
What to Do When You Have Precious Little DIY Skills Image from Once Wed I was hell bent on giving the Hindsight Groom a nice pocket square as a wedding gift. I had seen one on Once Wed, and immediately fell in love with it. She had embroidered a snippet from the poem, "The Owl and the [...]...
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Groom's Wedding Boutonniere Alternative- A Floral Pocket Square!Hello, handsome! This dapper gentleman's amazing floral pocket square won my heart when I saw it on the Joy Marie Photography website. Flowers peeking out of your pocket? What a genius idea for an alternative wedding boutonniere! Author and actor Michael Davis and his wife Debra worked with It’s A Blooming Business Floral and Gift Boutique in Sherman Oaks, California for their wedding and came up with this creative collaboration for a pocket square made of flowers instead of fabric. Absolutely love it! ...
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Wedding tip - how to fold a pocket square (posted by Dynamite Weddings)Adding a pocket square to a man's wedding attire will add that pizzazz he is looking for in all his wedding day photos! We found 4 ways for the perfect pocket square to be worn on marthastewartweddings.com. The simplest looking is the Flat fold: 1. Lay the pocket square flat so it resembles a square. 2. Fold the right side over to meet the left, making a vertical rectangle. 3. Fold the top down just short of the bottom. 4. Tuck into pocket with the folded side up. Be sure to practice before the big day!Photo courtesy of Marthastewartweddings.com ...
