Should Pocket Squares Match Your Tie?

No, not exactly — a pocket square should complement your tie rather than match it perfectly. An exact match can look overly coordinated and costume-like instead of sophisticated and intentional. 

Style Tips

If your tie has two or more colors, as in patterned or striped ties, choose a pocket square that echoes one of the colors from your tie. This method creates a subtle coordination between tie and pocket square and avoids a matchy-matchy look. 

A white pocket square is a universally safe choice while also being elegant and refined. If you're going with a patterned pocket square, the pattern should differ from your tie pattern. For example, choose a micro dot pocket square to wear with a paisley tie. These Tie & Pocket Square Sets are examples of polished pairings guaranteed to look sharp and finished.

Common Mistakes

• Buying matching tie-and-pocket square sets that coordinate too perfectly. Matching sets can look amateurish.
  
• Pairing a pocket square in the exact same pattern as your tie.
  
• Wearing ties and pocket squares in clashing colors that compete for attention rather than complementing each other.

You'll find sophisticated color and pattern coordination when you explore The Tie Bar's pocket square collection. Our selection will complement and elevate your tie wardrobe.

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