Pransey Proper

Good morning, gentlemen!

As temperatures swelter, and the humidity makes you sweat within the walls of your own house, remaining fashion conscious still remains a must. There are multiple theories about how to wear loafers in the summer time, and I am here to calm all your worries. After reading from multiple sources, as well as my own knowledge as a southern gal, I have some answers for ya. So listen up!

Here in the South, men and boys alike, should own a nice pari of loafers. Horse-bit tend to carry a tad bit more class, but any loafer will do. While it may be “just a shoe,” there are certain ways that men should wear them…. Read below!

1. Loafers should be worn without  socks when wearing khakis. This look is classic in the South, especially among young business men, politicians, affluent families, and fraternity men.

2. Loafers without socks is more for casual occasions. The look can also be sported with jeans, as well as more sport-oriented pants (golf, etc.)

3. If wearing loafers for a more formal events, dress them up with a tan or brown sock.

4. Worried about your feet smelling? While socks so absorb moisture, there are foot powders that are just as, if not more effective to reduce wetness and odor. Just pour a little bit into each loafer before you leave, and kiss your worries goodbye!

5. Loafers are also seen sockless when sailing or at the beach. Out for a casual outing, look your best, but feel your best! Being comfortable always makes a man stand up a little taller.

While the temperatures might be dreadful, don’t let your “look” wilt.  A good southern man not only knows how to handle the heat, but he can look his best through it all.

1.) The clean edge

This is probably the most basic (and also cleanest) way to display your pocket square. Fold it in thirds, and then in half, and place in your pocket, clean edge up.

If you’re trying to keep it simple but still stand out, try this with a tux or a dark suit and a white pocket square. Or you can try something like this combo in the photo, with a herringbone blazer and small grid-patterned pocket square.

2.) The rolled hem

You could get a decorative red stitching on the edge of a pocket square, as well. Something like this creates a bit of visual interest and pop when you throw it in your pocket.

If you fold your pocket square like the basic clean edge in #1, just insert it in your pocket clean edge first, letting the rolled hem peek out over the pocket. When I keep a pocket square in my jacket, I often throw it in there rolled hem up.

3.) Four corners up

This is a variation on the common “three corners up” style, which might be more ubiquitous.

Fold your pocket square corner to corner, creating a triangle. Fold over again, corner to opposite corner, and then once again. Stuff in your pocket, and arrange the corners like so.

When I have a pocket square with a contrasting rolled hem, I like how the fourth peak doesn’t display any stitching. To me, that’s interesting and part of being effortless. If you’re a perfectionist, you may not like it, but that’s entirely your call.

4.) The Poofy Poof

I doubt “Poofy Poof” is what true clothiers and sartorialists would call this style, but that’s what I call it.

Gather and bunch the pocket square from the middle and it will create this mountain of fabric. Then stuff in your pocket, leaving the peak sticking out. Poof it so it looks like you’re keeping a cloud in your pocket and it’s attempting to escape.

4b.) The Inverted Poofy Poof

I think one of my favorites (and probably the most nonchalant) is the Inverted Poofy Poof. You take the peak of the mountain that formed when you gathered the pocket square from the middle, and stuff it inside your pocket first.

This leaves the edges haphazardly formed and spilling out of your pocket. If you’re more conservative, you can stuff more of it in. If you feel like showing off a bit, leave more out. It’s up to you. Effortlessness at its best!

This is the easiest method by far, and one you can have the most fun with.

Bringing it back, old school. Y’all go make it happen, now!

The Cornhole Boards:

• Should be placed on a flat surface 26 feet apart (front to front).
• The cornhole board surface should be 2′ x 4′.

The Cornhole Bags:

• There should be 8 bags, 4 bags of each color. Consisting of 2 teams.
• Each bag should be 6 inches by 6 inches and have 1 pound of corn inserted into each cornhole bag.

Cornhole Game Play:

• Each cornhole team shall have 4 bags of one color.
• All 8 cornhole bags begin at one end.
• A coin flip shall determine whitch cornhole team has honors in round one.
• One of the partners on the team who has honors shall begin play by throwing a cornhole bag at the opposite cornhole box.
• A cornhole player may throw from anywhere behind the front of the cornhole box they are throwing from.
• Game continues by alternating throws between the two opponent players until all 8 cornhole bags have been thrown.
• If a cornhole bag hits the ground then bounces up onto the board, that bag shall be taken off the playing surface.
• The next round starts when the other cornhole player on the team, which has honors, throws their first cornhole bag.
• The cornhole game continues until one team reaches 21 or more points.

Penalties

• A cornhole players foot goes past the foot foul line, termed a foot foul.
• A player goes out of turn.

Scoring:

• The score shall be taken after all cornhole bags have been thrown for a round.
• Points shall be given as follows.
  • 3 points for a cornhole bag that goes through the hole.
  • 1 point for a cornhole bag that is on the playing surface.
  • 1 point for a cornhole bag that is hanging into the hole.
  • 1 point for a cornhole bag that is hanging off the edge but not touching the ground.
  • 0 points for a cornhole bag that is on the playing surface, but also touching the ground.
  • 0 points for a cornhole bag that is hanging off the front edge and is resting on a cornhole bag that is on the ground (unless the cornhole bag on the ground can be removed without making the hanging bag fall to the ground, then one point is given).
• The cornhole team with the highest round score, adds the difference of the two scores to their game score.
• The cornhole team who wins the round is given honors to throw first in the next round.
• If both cornhole teams have the same round score then the game score stays the same and honors stays with the team who had it the previous round.

Rule #1: Be brief It’s best to stay under two or three minutes.

Rule #2: Rehearse Sometimes even spontaneity requires a little forethought. Practice out loud in the mirror a few times.

Rule #3: Get (and keep) the Crowd’s Attention Avoid tapping your glass; simply stand and speak loudly and clearly.

Receiving a Wedding Toast Rule #4: Don’t Drink To Yourself Avoid raising your glass, and remain seated when the toast is offered to you.

Wedding Toast Rules for Guests Rule #5: Let the Host Toast First Champagne glasses on the table indicate toasts will be made, usually with the dessert course.

Rule #6: Never Refuse to Participate If you’re a nondrinker, it is courteous to raise an empty glass, rather than none at all. If you’re nervous about public speaking, have a couple of short toasts committed to memory in case you’re unexpectedly called upon.

Wedding Toast Rules for Hosts Rule #7: Inform Guests if You Would Like Them to Toast If you’re hosting a formal party or wedding and would like for certain guests to toast the honorees, it’s polite to call them a week before the party to let them know.

Have fun, and may the “best man” win.