Tip for pocket squares

[Karl R]

In the past month I've splurged and purchased a couple pocket squares. In doing so, I've found a way to pick up high quality pocket squares at an extremely reasonable price (without huge time investment).

I did some research, and most professionals seem to recommend pocket squares in the 40cm-45cm size, or 15"-17" size. (If you're good with math, you'll notice the metric measurements are a little larger.) Most of the available pocket squares are much, much smaller. In order to find inexpensive, full-sized, quality pocket squares quickly and cheaply, I found one simple trick. I hit eBay, searched for pocket squares, set a filter for "used" pocket squares (which primarily filters out the under-sized junk), and then set a filter for silk pocket squares. I purchased a beautiful, red, Italian silk, 17" pocket square for a little less than $8. Subsequently, I purchased a beautiful, patterned blue, Italian silk, 18.5" pocket square for $10. (Due to the seller's limited photography ability, the real pocket square looks far better than the photographs that the seller provided.)

I don't really have a need for an infinite variety of pocket squares. I just don't use them that frequently. But I figure almost all of us could use one or three good pocket squares for our jacket pockets.

Happy hunting.