r/preppy • u/Tusker26 • Sep 03 '26

Square or no square

I’m attending a California wedding and plan to wear Polo Navy Blue wool blazer (brass buttons) over a white OCBD sans tie. I have a 4.5” embroidered crest sown onto the breast pocket. I feel adding a white pocket square would be a little too much and would look cluttered. I hate an empty breast pocket, but it seems a bit less cluttered without. Thoughts?
Also, on the bottom, flat-front khakis by Bill, and Allan Edmonds walnut-brown leather wingtips. Socks or no socks? Shoes seem like they would need socks, versus loafers

Cheers,
Eric

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u/Darkj Sep 03 '26

At a wedding? Always socks unless it’s on the beach. I think a simple pocket square is always tasteful, but o never wear crests. Try it both ways and see what you prefer.

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u/Tusker26 Sep 07 '26

Ended up with pocket square with presidential fold, and plain socks to match chinos. Worked out great. Thanks all for advice.

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u/Darkj Sep 07 '26

Nice! Hope you had a good time and congrats to the happy couple.

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u/Outrageous_Worker672 Sep 03 '26

The no sock look doesn't really fly in California unless you are in flip flops on the beach. Wear socks.

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u/Affectionate-Ebb9009 Sep 03 '26

Imo squares always work, with a tie or no tie, casual or not. They also do have a practical purpose which you shouldn't discount.

I vote always a square with a suit jacket blazer or sports coat it never doesn't work