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pocket-square

American  
[pok-it-skwair] / ˈpɒk ɪtˌskwɛər /

noun

  1. a handkerchief, often colored or figured, worn in the breast pocket of a suit or blazer as a fashion accessory.

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Andrew LuckIn the early 1990s, a pocket-square wearing Mr. T did a PSA with the tag line “Don’t be a fool, stay in school.”

From Newsweek • Aug. 31, 2011

In February, to attend a fashion week party in London, he sported a well-cut grey pinstripe six-button DB, styled with pocket-square, white shirt and tie.

From The Guardian • Apr. 12, 2011

He quickly removed a paisley pocket-square, dabbed away his tears, then abruptly reset his stern jaw.

From Time Magazine Archive

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