Why Your Tie Should NEVER Match Your Pocket Square

Should your tie match your pocket square? In today's video, I'm answering this question and more.

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[RealMenRealStyle]

Do you follow this style rule or do you break it? Comment below!

[KrunoslavStifter]

Always and never are the words you should always remember never to use.

[William_sJazzLoft]

I think that when it comes to the issue of the tie and pocket square, we have to exercise caution that we not be dogmatic in any regard. My personal belief about it is that it is perfectly all right to match them perfectly. I see it and I think of a person who is highly logical. And for the person who prefers to coordinate the tie and pocket square between a solid and a pattern, I think of somebody who is more intuitive. So it's perfectly all right to coordinate a solid and a pattern.

[matthewdooley]

When I see matching ties and pocket squares, I don't think of lack of options. If I was to do so, I'd think of it not as me not having options, but of me having the option to do what I want to do. I don't like having so many colours in an outfit. I like to keep things simple. Hence why I'd probably match neckties and pocket squares.

[davidker]

This is the best explanation I have ever heard for this rule, and I think it holds up. It’s the same logic I have with shoes, actually: technically, there’s nothing wrong with only owning one of an item (whether it be shoes, suits, a particular accessory), but you should never look like you only own one.

So thanks for the concise explanation, Antonio!

[kpax]

I don't get why it is wrong to match the tie and pocket square. Doesn't seem like a big deal at all. Fashion is a matter of personal taste, what works for you may not work for everyone.

[jayedwards]

Okay, I had to chuckle. Wearing a matching tie and square means ''you have no options'' but wearing a plain white square means you are ''creative''! lol
That said, I am not a fan of matchy-matchy but I certainly don't ''judge'' those who are...

[Benjamin]

2:49 I got excited to see this necktie. My father always used this ones. They were plain colors, but the fabric and width really stood out. Now I'm rocking that style thanks to him.

[seankidd]

Totally agree, Antonio. Well-articulated, too! I love to compliment my tie and pocket square, but never match!

[drppchandrachoodan]

Pocket Square matching with the Shirt looks very elegant.

[DingusTheGenius]

This is such an important issue...I had NO IDEA that by exactly matching my pocket square with my neck tie would tell the world at large that I have NO INDIVIDUALITY...that I am dull, boring, and without an opinion of my own...whew!...thank gaaaawd I found your video so that now know how to express myself otherwise.

[MKsixto]

Man I am so happy I found this channel a few years ago when I was looking up how to properly tie a tie. I learned so many things since then

[kbrett]

Great simple, informative vid Antonio.

[timmillercreations]

As an artist, style is and have always been about others opinions. The ones that are widely accepted are the ones that shared the same opinion oftentimes because of “who” said so or “who is wearing it. We match our leathers because to most it makes since. We match our ties because to most it makes since. I choose to wear a matching tie with matching pocket square or pattern with solid or vice versa. To me it comes down to who’s opinion that really matters…….mine lol

[dadobi]

Thanks for this, I always had the same question.

[alessioarbore]

To be honest I make myself all of my pocket sqare, ties and bow ties and I love to make in the same fabric. If you see a low quality, shiny and boring tie or a pretied bow tie, you can imagine that the person in front of you don't know what's he's doing. But it's not always true

[josiegomez]

I have never matched a pocket square. But i hsrdly wear a pocket square. Im only 13 and I wear a suit and tie 2-3 times a week. Love you Antonio.

[EddyWoon]

Great timing! I was at formal wear hire shop for sizing/fitting as one of the best men for my good friend's wedding. He was not there but he had already selected the entire outfit. To my surprise, the pocket square patterned exactly like the tie. I will have to discuss this with him OR... be a maverick and wear my own pocket square on his day ;).

[HoosierSmitty]

Good, concise video. I don’t wear a suit often, but I like to look nice for special work events, parties, father/daughter dances, etc. and this is helpful to continuing my style journey.

[jayhightower]

I've been upping my pocket square game - I've got a small collection of Seaward and Stearns pocket squares, and they don't 'match' any tie ever made. They are really fun and nice.