Tip for pocket squares

[revdpatience]

Great tips, Karl!

I ended up with a nice collection of pocket squares several years ago, following an anterior spinal fusion surgery in my neck (C5-C6-C7 for the cognoscenti).

Because I was in a neck brace 24/7 for eight weeks (and couldn't wear a necktie), but was still traveling for business and making formal presentations, I accessorized with pocket squares instead.

At church it was all right, too -- I just had a much higher white plastic collar than usual to go with my black clerical shirt.

[Father Bill]

At church it was all right, too -- I just had a much higher white plastic collar than usual to go with my black clerical shirt.

Kind of like a "Clericool III" - breathing optional.

[revdpatience]

My normal collar is a Clericool III, as it happens. Pro tip: buy collars 1/2 size larger than your shirt.

The neck brace was more like a Clericool VIII 😀

That’s enough insider baseball for one thread, I suppose. Happy Sunday!

Kind of like a "Clericool III" - breathing optional.

[Mr stonk]

I have many pocket squares and usually wear without a tie but when I do I always follow the rule that the square should never be the exact same material and design as the tie.
However I have just found a swatch of sample material from when I purchased my kilt that I was thinking of making a pocket square from.

The look then would be kilt, tie and pocket square all the same material and tartan....🤔

[Jock Scot]

I have many pocket squares and usually wear without a tie but when I do I always follow the rule that the square should never be the exact same material and design as the tie.
However I have just found a swatch of sample material from when I purchased my kilt that I was thinking of making a pocket square from.

The look then would be kilt, tie and pocket square all the same material and tartan....��

Well you could, its your choice, but----

Generally speaking many in the UK and particularly traditional kilt wearers in the Highlands almost deliberately try to avoid matching stuff and also taking care not to mix tartans of different Clans while we are at it. It is something that baffles many from the other side of the pond. Some from over there have tried the non matching tactic(kicking and screaming, sometimes!) and have been surprised how effective it looks.

Just saying.

[McMurdo]

I would avoid a tartan tie, and pocket square much like one would avoid the plague.

[Father Bill]

For obvious reasons, I very, very rarely wear a tie, but yes, I do sometimes wear tartan pocket patches - with a black suit and clergy shirt.

[plaid preacher]

Kind of like a "Clericool III" - breathing optional.

Not a fan of Clericool collars - I used to wear Pontiff IIIs which were the high ones. Now I have ones that I have to starch myself. More work, but far more comfortable.