The Pocket Handkerchief: when and how to wear men's clutch bag

The pocket clutch bag has always been an accessory that distinguishes the look of a man, giving elegance to a style with a slightly retro charm. It was no coincidence that the Duke of Windsor, considered to be the most elegant man of all time, made great use of it.

When wearing

The use of the clutch bag is indicated in every look that includes the jacket, enriching every style, elegant and casual, offering a harmonious result, regardless of whether it is a dress, a blazer worn with jeans, or a broken one. Without it, the jacket pocket would be structurally superfluous, and the outfit would appear incomplete.

How to match

To wear it correctly, it is important to respect a balance with the rest of the clothing. It must not be predominant, but it must be presented as a small detail that captures attention without disturbing the whole.

Contrary to what you think, the handkerchief should not be paired with the tie and can be separated from it. It makes more sense to match it with the shirt, although it is not indispensable.

The clutch bag doesn't necessarily have to be plain dyed; on the contrary, with drawings, polka dots or stripes it can give a fresher and more dynamic look to the outfit and allows you to obtain a greater number of winning combinations than a solid dye. In this case, it is more suitable if combined with a fancy tie, a check jacket or a striped shirt.

The matching of colours is an important factor, to be chosen also according to the occasion of use.

A light clutch bag, beige or grey, matches well with a blue jacket, dark brown or dark grey head, while if you choose one with the darkest colors can represent a point of attention on the light grey or beige dress.

For the dark formal dress and evening dress, the white and preferably linen handkerchief is suitable. White is clean and therefore luxury, simplicity and essentiality. In these cases, the ideal solution is the clutch bag of the same fabric used for the shirt, a perfect solution for ceremonies.
In all other cases, at work and in free time, the use of different materials, drawings, prints and colours is allowed, which can convey an idea of cheerfulness, fantasy, inner richness and why not, of a positive mood.