Men's pocket square/handkerchief (color, look)

[cdcdguy]

I am a guy in my 40's and love the look of these. Color question. I have heard they should not match the tie, but compliment it. True? Or should it match the shirt?

Any pictures exapmples would help too.

[jackmccullough]

It should not match either the tie or the shirt, unless you are wearing a white shirt and decide to go with a plain white PS. Choosing a color to complement the tie is ideal.

I've never bought one or had any commercial connection to him, but Kent Wang makes some great looking pocket squares.

[txgolfer130]

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I would agree that it doesn't have to match, but compliment. However, you can be original and match, but it all depends on the combination.