Pocket square vs handkerchief

A pocket square is a decorative fabric accent, folded into a suit or blazer’s breast pocket to add color, texture, and personal style. Unlike a handkerchief, it’s worn purely for appearance.

Create the perfect necktie dimple:

1. Tie your tie, stopping just before tightening the knot.
2. Pinch the fabric beneath the knot to form a center dimple.
3. Tighten the knot while holding the dimple in place.

Your hack for the right necktie width.

For most men, a tie width of 3″–3.75″ is the sweet spot. As a quick guide, compare it to a dollar bill—if the width is close to “ONE DOLLAR”, you’re on the right track. Much wider and keep shopping.

Know your knots.

• Narrow spread or button-down collar: Use four-in-hand
• Medium-width spread collar: Use Half-Windsor.
• Wide spread collar: Use Windsor.

The Proper Tie Length.

The tip of tie comes right to the top of your belt buckle.

• Tie a little long? Use the Windsor knot — it uses more fabric.
• Tie a little short? Use the four-in-hand knot — it uses less fabric.

The importance of a proper shoulder fit.

A well-fitted shoulder lies flat. The seam on top of the shoulder should be the same length as the bone under it, and should meet the sleeve of the suit right where your arm meets your shoulder.

The right fit for the seat of your pants!

The back of your trousers should be a smooth drape over the shape of your rear end — whatever that happens to be. Square exists to add color, texture, and personality to your look.

How your jacket and shirt collars work together.

Your jacket collar should rest against your shirt collar, which in turn should rest against the back of your neck. All of these should touch lightly, without significant gaps in between.

The difference between too long and too short.

Your jacket collar should rest against your shirt collar, which in turn should rest against the back of your neck. All of these should touch lightly, without significant gaps in between.

How to Button up your fit.

Button a single-breasted jacket using only the middle button (or the one you’d normally fasten). The jacket should close cleanly—if the lapels pull forward, it’s too loose; if the front flares outward, it’s too tight.

Know the right length.

The “break” is the small wrinkle caused when the top of your shoe stops your trouser cuff from falling to its full length. If there is no break (as shown).your pants are too short. Our tailors get this right every time!

The classic sleeve ratio.

A half-inch of linen’ is a good, old-fashioned guideline for the relationship between a suit jacket and the shirt worn under it — about half an inch of the shirt cuff should be visible beyond the jacket cuff.