Men’s style: Have a handkerchief always handy
In this video you will see one way to prepare and wear a handkerchief in the breast pocket of a coat. The idea is to make the handkerchief look as natural as possible, simply placed in the pocket with no thought.
The linen or cotton hanky is a functional instrument of dress and not a decoration, something all too often implied by the idea of a “pocket square.” Avoid complicated folding techniques that render a studied and dwelled upon look. The ideal handkerchief should look like it is growing out of your pocket.
We will also look at how to knot a cravat or ascot using a simple “four in hand” technique. Once again, the ascot, like this one made of moleskin, is a functional and often necessary item of dress, it keeps the neck warm on cold days and helps avoid those nasty colds and sore throats in winter. You would like that, right? We will be looking at how to wear a full sized silk scarf as an ascot in an upcoming feature.
Cheers.
So great! I’m always looking forward to new contributions from Michael Alden. Not seen anything better so far when it comes to topics around classic menswear and sartorial styles. Many, many thanks!
Made me laugh… in a good way. Excellent!
Ha ha, fantastic, Michael! I waited for a dove to appear out of the handkerchief, but this ending was even better.
I agree with Martin above. You and your site is a great and fresh addition to the other men’s style resources out there. I love it!
Thank you for the work you put into it, Michael!
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LOL, brilliant!
This is the first piece of mime I’ve ever seen that didn’t turn my stomach, and I learned something. Thank you!
Hello Michael,
you are wonderful! The video’s are brilliant, i love to watching it. I hope you will allways going on with your blog.
Thank you for all the great inspirations you give to me.
This is a great post on a great site: Educative AND funny! Thank you!
Thank you for these interesting videos. I can’t wait for the next one.
this is great. I just happened to stumble onto your site and I love what you have to say.
I truly would like to thank you for your videos. With your videos I see a glimpse into where my style can go.
just really can’t wait for more.
Funny video-post. I can’t wait for new ones. I hope soon I’ll be accepted on LL if not I’ll keep reading and growing without posting.
Martin
That is the kind of comment that makes it fun to do these videos.
Thanks
Michael
Wonderful hat. Could you describe it and say where (if) it can be bought?
Haha, fantastic!
Love the video! Possibly a silly question: what is the size of the neck scarf? I can find many men’s stores that carry pocket squares, but seem to have difficulty to find items that allow me to duplicate what you do in your video. Thanks!