4 More Ways to Fold a Pocket Square, Beginner to Intermediate Edition

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Jay-Z is rocking a one peak fold pocket square, Justin Timberlake is rocking a straight fold pocket square 

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The importance of the pocket square is often underestimated and unappreciated. Suits became appreciated with the rise of Mad Men but alas, the pocket square is not always in its company. Justin Timberlake aided the revitalization of being a dapper gentleman with his vests over button downs as casual wear and fedora hats. With the glimpse of dressing dapper, his style has evolved into a sleek sophistication with bow ties and pocket squares. 

For those of you who watch How I Met Your Mother, you understand the importance of a good clean suit guided by Barney. Neil Patrick Harris keeps his suit subtle and clean but breaks up the blue in his shirt and suit with a clean line of a pocket square so not to be overwhelmed with a little spunk with dots on his tie. The folds below are arranged in order from the beginner to intermediate folding levels. 

source: GQ
Neil Patrick Harris wears a straight fold

 THE STRAIGHT FOLD

Sleek and sophisticated, an understated fold

Suitable for every hour for every occasion

1. Fold the left side of the square 1/3 of the way

2. Fold the right side of the square 1/3 of the way

3. Fold in half downwards

4. Insert into suit pocket and enjoy the simplest fold in your suit

THE SCALLOP

A romantic fold for evening affairs

1. Bring the bottom left corner up to meet the upper right corner

2. Bring the bottom right corner to meet the upper left corner

3. Bring the upper right corner across to the left side

4. Bring the upper left corner across the right side to mimic the previous step

5. Place fold into pocket with the top edges peaking out

THE WINGED PUFF

A conservative fold without the peaks, suitable for work and play

 1. Lay square out as a diamond

2. Fold the top tip to meet the bottom tip

3. Bring the left point down to almost meet the bottom tip

4. Bring the right point down to almost meet the bottom tip

4. Fold the left and right points towards the behind

5. Stay on the back side and fold the bottom up 

6. Turn back around and insert into suit pocket

THE STAIRCASE FOLD

An evening fold for formal affairs

 1. Start from a diamond shape

2. Fold bottom point up to the top point

3. Fold the top layer down almost all the way, leaving about an inch strip at the bottom

4. Fold the point back up half way up the bottom strip

5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 

6. Fold the triangle in half, securing the folded pleats

7. Rotate the triangle so bottom left corner is now the tip point

8. Fold the left point inwards 

9. Fold the right point inwards, leaving the pleats visible at the tip

10. Place in suit pocket and go


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4 Ways to Fold to a Pocket Square, Peaks Edition

Fashion Fades, Style is Eternal - Yves Saint Laurent

The pocket square has steadily made appearances as it pleases, always leaving its wearer with unmatched sophistication. If your breast pocket is empty, your suit is naked. 

A Brief History

In Ancient Greece and Rome, wealthy citizens displayed their prominence by carrying a perfumed handkerchief. Knights wore handkerchiefs as a token favor from fair ladies. English and French noblemen carried around perfumed handkerchiefs to cover the stench of poor hygiene.

The modern-day pocket square is unscented and used to wipe the sweat from a man’s brow on warm days and catch sniffles during the cold seasons. True gentlemen would carry a square in his chest for style and a square in his pocket for use. However, once Kleenex was invented, the pocket square fell out of favor. 

 Popular culture's influence has made the pocket square in fashionable once again. In 2007, AMC premiered Mad Men, and reinvigorated the notion of the dapper gent. 

Bertram Cooper is sporting a 4 Point Fold

source: AMCTV Mad Men

Roger Sterling is donning a 3 Point Fold.

source: AMCTV Mad Men

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1 Peak Fold

Appropriate for all occasions

1. Bring the bottom point up to meet the top point

2. Fold the left point almost all the way to the right, stopping 3/4 of the way

3. Fold the right point over in equal amount, folding the point around to the front

4. Fold the bottom half up to the bottom of the peak. 

5. Place pocket square in pocket with folds facing your body and peak showing

2 Peak Fold

Appropriate for casual wear

1. Bring the bottom corner up to lay next to the top corner

2. Fold the left corner in 2/3 of the way

3. Fold the right corner over in equal amount and bring around to the front

4. Fold the bottom half up to meet under the peaks

5. Place pocket square in pocket with folds facing your body and peaks on display

3 Point Fold

Suitable for formal wear and business (conservative & casual)

1. Bring the bottom corner up to sit next to the top corner

2. Fold the left point diagonally up to sit next to the second peak 

3. Fold in the left peak

4. Bring the right peak straight across and around to hug the front

5. Fold the bottom up about 1/3 of the way

6. Place pocket square in pocket with folds facing your body and peaks on display

4 Point Fold

suitable for business conservative

1. Fold in half, setting the points next to each other

2. Bring the left point up and over the two central points

3. Bring the right point up and over the three points

4. Fold in each of the corner sides 

5. Fold the bottom peak up 

6. Place pocket square in pocket with folds facing your body and peaks on display

Bottome line - don't leave your suit naked. 

Cameron is using his pocket square to bring out the stripes in his shirt while Mitchell is left un-ornamented.
Source: abc, Modern Family


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