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You have to be a really good dresser to add a pocket square. Most men are not, and this is the reason I see matching ties and pocket squares effin everywhere. A good rule of thumb is to not wear one to work, ever. You can class up a blazer with a nice white one that just peaks out of the jacket pocket and is folded horizontally inserted parallel to line of the jacket pocket. For example I wear one to whichever Triple Crown Race party I'm headed to. But a pocket square is either really formal or you should be trying to replicate British country style with tweeds and winged tips. Stick with solids, or when in doubt, white.

 

I think they look great, however, I have never seen anyone wear one for work. Honestly, guys that you do see wearing them are wearing a suit for a special occasion and feel a need to spiff it up.

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I don't wear them. I echo CRE - a good pocket square looks sharp.

But, there is nothing like the sight of a busted tie and matching busted pocket square. It looks really sharp to the people who can pull it off, but real doofy to those who cant.

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Yes but do not match it to your tie. Only plastic ties are sold with matching pocket squares. It should either match your shirt or be a complementary pattern/color to the shirt/tie combo. I carry one sometimes just to blow my nose and shit cause my wife's a teacher and constantly has a cold. I'm much heartier than she is so it doesn't affect me as much, but it does a bit sometimes.

edit: Oh and you better be sure your shit fits right and your shoes aren't from Kohls if you're accessorizing. Same with tie bars.

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