5 Ways To Fold A Pocket Square [0:00:00]
[Music] The presidential fold. This is the most formal
of the pocket square folds. It's the perfect choice for a job interview, black-tie event,
or any occasion that requires a suit. A solid white pocket square is an excellent option
for this fold, though you can bring in other colors and patterns for a more casual look.
To get started with this classic fold, first, take the pocket square and fold it in half.
Continue to fold it in half again and again until it is small enough to fit inside your
jacket pocket. Now, the fold line is the part that will be
sticking out of the jacket pocket, so be sure to get a nice crisp fold. Be aware of your
jacket pocket size. You want to avoid the pocket square being too wide, too narrow,
or too tall, or too short for your jacket pocket.
If you need to adjust the pocket square fold’s size, when you're doing the final fold to
determine the width, adjust it as needed to fit your pocket instead of just folding it
in half. For the height, fold it more or less until you've reached the needed size. Put
the square in your jacket pocket making sure that roughly a quarter to three quarters of
an inch is exposed. Now, I always think that the pocket square
will look best if it follows the slant of the pocket as opposed to being straight across.
And, finally, make sure that the pocket square isn't sticking out in front of the lapel.
I think that’s just kind of look sloppy. It always looks better if it's tucked behind
it. The scallop fold. This is a flashy-looking
fold that will get you tons of compliments. It's a more casual style though, so it's the
perfect opportunity to bring in brighter colors and patterned pocket squares.
To get started with the scallop fold, flip the pocket square so the inside is facing
up. Take the lower left corner of the square and bring it up to the top right corner. Now,
take the lower right corner and bring it up to the top left side. You will now take the
right corner and bring it across until you're at the edge of the left side.
Repeat this step on the left side, bring it over to the right edge. All that remains is
to place the square in your jacket pocket making small adjustments until you are satisfied
with how it looks. Now, depending on the size of your pocket
square, you may find that it's too wide to easily fit in your jacket pocket. To fix this,
simply fold a little on each side until it fits comfortably in the jacket pocket.
Now, there aren't really any definitive rules as to how much should be showing when you
wear it, so the rule of thumb here is to avoid the extremes. You don't want to have way too
much out there. You don't want to have it hidden. Instead, go for a happy medium, something
that you're confident with the look of. And make sure that scallop fold doesn't spill
out in front of the lapel. I always recommend tucking your pocket square behind the lapel
for a cleaner look. The puff fold. Are you in a hurry? Do you
want to have more of a sprezzatura look? Then the puff fold is all you need. This is the
fastest and easiest pocket square fold out there. Also, it's personally my favorite.
As you can guess, the puff fold is a more casual style, so have fun with a wide range
of different patterned and colored pocket squares.
To get started with the puff fold, lay the pocket square on a flat surface with the outside
facing up. Gently pinch the middle of the square and lift it off the table. Use your
other hand to gather the fabric, then fold it more or less in half lengthwise.
Now, place the square in your jacket pocket. You may need to make some minor adjustments
here or there until you're happy with the look. Because it's a casual fold, understand
there aren't any strict rules as to how much of the square should be showing. Again, though,
avoid the extremes. We don't want it spilling out. We don't want to have it hidden. So,
go for a happy medium what you like the look of.
And even though it's a casual fold, guys, I don't recommend having it spill out in front
of the lapel. This just looks sloppy. Instead, for a cleaner look make sure it's tucked neatly
behind the jacket lapel. The two-point fold. The two-point fold is
a great option when you want something that's a little bit more eye-catching than the presidential
fold, but on the same side you want to keep it simple, understated, classy.
Start the two-point fold by laying the pocket square on a flat surface. If you have a relatively
large square, you'll want to fold it in half once lengthwise and, again, widthwise. If
it's a small square, you can proceed to this next step.
Orient the square, so it's facing you like a diamond not a square. Take the bottom corner
and move it up to the top corner, but keep it just slightly off-center. These will be
the two visible points of the fold, so adjust it until the gap is as large or small as you
want it. Now, take the sides of the square and fold
both of them in, so it will fit properly in your jacket pocket. Fold both sides equally
to ensure the best look. Now, turn the square, so the side without the folds will be showing
when you're wearing it. Now, place the square in your jacket pocket.
You want it deep enough that the points of the triangles are showing, but not the vertical
edges of the square. And make sure the square fits the pocket properly. You don't want it
too narrow, you don't want it too wide, too short, or too tall in your pocket. Adjust
the fold to the left or to the right if the width is off or bottom to top if the length
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The winged puff. This is a very unique looking pocket square fold and it will be sure to
get you lots of attention and compliments. Now, it's also a casual pocket square fold,
and so it's the perfect choice for bringing in a variety of different colored and patterned
pocket squares. To get started with the winged puff fold,
lay the pocket square on a flat surface. Flip it, so the inside is facing up. Fold the square
in half, taking the top corner and bringing it down to the bottom corner.
Now, take the right corner and fold it down to the bottom corner, then do the same with
the left corner. Flip the square over, then fold in the sides and bottom. Now, how much
you fold in this step is determined by the size of your jacket pocket and the size of
the pocket square. Next, place the square in your jacket pocket.
You may need to make some small adjustments, so that the slit in the middle is as wide
or as narrow as you like. Now, for the best look, I recommend having about 2 to 2.5 inches
of this fold peeking out of your jacket pocket. Great-looking fold, right? This one definitely
can be visually striking and I think takes a little bit more confidence to wear, but
when you can pull it off, guys, you are going to get compliments all night.
So, what video to watch next? How about how to match your pocket square with your outfit?
Gentlemen, I've got you covered with that video right here.
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