Simply, you should match your pocket square with your shirt (especially in the case of white, when at the office) or with your tie for a funkier look.
The former works best with white shirts and the Iconic Square fold as demonstrated recently. More exciting fold patterns (like the Winged Puff or Puff) look a bit flat with white, although the Winged Puff is a nice addition to a dinner suit when colour is not encouraged.
When matching your pocket square to your tie, you should attempt to pick-out the colour(s) of your neckwear, and not match the two perfectly. Ties and hankies cut from the same cloth can look a bit tacky, so be bold and mix it up.
With shirts for suits, I am an advocate of plain white. Focus on cut over colour with what will be your canvas, and focus solely on the interaction of your tie and square.
It is often a good idea to pick-out the secondary colour of a tie if you are wearing a multicoloured piece.
For example, I have a navy and yellow tie, which is predominantly navy with thin yellow stripes on it. The handkerchief I choose to match with this tie is dark yellow silk with Navy \dots all over it (I know, spots and stripes – how radical). This method adds colour and flare to an otherwise staid suit. Like I said, for office wear don’t be tempted to go crazy or you will look overtly effete and probably won’t be taken seriously.
Save the colours for the carnival; leave austerity in the office.
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