Dr. Kurt Hochenauer was here

The most important thing I learned from Dr. Kurt Hochenauer was, when it comes to blogging, stick to your own niche. No one likes someone acting like someone or something that they are not. Of course it's not about being liked, but it is about being yourself! Be yourself, be yourself, be yourself, oh yea and be yourself! I think I've said it enough times now.

To Match or Not To Match?

It may seem like a good idea to have a matching pocket 

square to go along with your tie or bow tie but the truth is it 

is not always such a good idea.  

The sole purpose of the pocket square is to compliment the 

tie or bow tie.  If you wear a tie that has a pattern or print 

simply choose a color from the color palette for your pocket 

square that will coordinate with it.  

1. An easy way to pick is to  go a shade or two lighter or 

darker that the color you want to highlight.  If you are 

wearing a tie 

or bow tie that is a solid color jazz up your look by wearing a 

patterned pocket square, or if you are like me I love to wear a 

patterned tie with a complimentary patterned pocket square.  


2. One rule of thumb is that you can't go wrong with a white 

cotton pocket square especially for a formal occasion.  One of 

the hot new trends in to use a bandanna for a pocket square 

which is a really cool edgy take on the traditional pocket 

square.  Pocket squares can also be used by themselves, they 

are one of the best accessories in men's dress. 



3.  You don't always have to wear a pocket square when only 

wearing a tie 

or bow tie, they add a wonderful look to a sport coat or blazer 

for business casual days.  They are great with your favorite 

pair of jeans and a blazer to add a little spice to your 

ensemble.  

4. There are many ways to fold a pocket square as 

well one of my favorites is just the flat fold, or straight fold 

which some may call it the "Mad Men" look.  There is also the 

puff, four points, and many others or you can just do your 

own look.   

Brief History of the Bow Tie

The most traditional bow ties were usually of a fixed length and are made for a specific size neck. Sizes can vary between approximately 14 and 20 inches just like a comparable shirt collar. Fixed-length bow ties are preferred when worn with the most formal wing-collar shirts, so as not to expose the buckle or clasp of an adjustable bow tie. Adjustable bow ties are the standard when the tie is to be worn with less formal lie-down collar shirts which obscure the neckband of the tie. "One-size-fits-all" adjustable bow ties were a later invention that help to moderate production costs.

Why So Corporate in College?

In college some people feel that to "dress up" is over doing it, that we come to school to learn and not hunt for a spouse. I think quite differently actually. College is the place where we transform ourselves from high school graduates to corporate world adults.

I agree that a blazer and pocket square are not always essential but a pair of sweat pants just will not do. College is the place to fine tune our "real world" look, the place to discover what is socially acceptable in the business place.

Professors come to class looking prepared for the day and so should you as a student. Let your profs know that you are taking them serious. Show them that you are actually here and focused on the tasks at hand. Yes, the clothes you wear will convey this message.

Keep it Classy… Pocket Squares and Bow-Ties Come Handy...