Do you want to look dashing at a party, special night, date, or any other occasion? Yes? Then besides wearing an attractive outfit, do not forget to wear a pocket square, as it is becoming popular with men and makes you stand out by adding a few extra colors to the outfit. However, the presentation of a pocket square can make or break your impression. This guide will demonstrate to you how to fold a pocket square in 15 different ways.

How to Fold a Pocket Square

Along with different styles, we have also included the difficulty level, suitable occasions, and preferred colors of pocket squares. Explore and choose one according to your needs.

The Presidential Fold

It is the simplest pocket square fold of all and is also known as the TV fold. Consider it for formal occasions. It stands out more with solid colors. We recommend using non-slippery pocket square fabric for this style, such as cotton or linen.

• Fold the pocket square to make a triangle.
• Fold it again to get the square shape.
• Repeat the second step once again if you have a large pocket square.
• Now place it in the pocket.

The Puff Fold

Like the presidential fold, it is one of the easiest and fastest pocket square folds. It gives a casual feel, so looks best with casual or sports jackets. It looks better with a brightly colored and patterned pocket square. A silky fabric pocket square is recommended for this style.

• Pinch in the middle of the pocket square.
• Start lifting the pocket square and grab it from the other hand.
• Spread the top side little bit to give it a puff.
• Place it in the pocket.

The Reverse Puff Fold

It is an excellent choice when you are running short of time. The name says it all; it is just like the puff pocket fold, but one trick makes this fold different. A silky, brightly colored and textured pocket square looks better when styled in this way. Let's explore it!

• Pinch in the middle of a pocket square.
• Start lifting the pocket square.
• Grab it from the middle to gather the fabric.
• Turn it around.
• Adjust the pyramid to have distinct points.
• Place it in the pocket.

The Wave Fold

Its name gives a clear picture in our mind of what it looks like. Yes, its folds look like waves. To give it the wave look, a bright silk pocket square is the best choice. It is easy to make and the right choice for informal functions.

• Pinch it from opposite corners.
• Fold in half to form a large triangle.
• Fold it again to turn it into smaller triangles.
• Repeat the previous step once again to create three layers.
• At this time, the triangle's short edges should be pointing towards you.
• The longer edge should be on the other side.
• Pinch the top right corner and fold it downwards on the front side.
• Grab the top left corner and fold it downwards on the backside.
• Put it in your pocket and spread the layers a little bit.

The Single Point Fold

This is again an appealing, yet simple, fold in our pocket square folding guide. This style is similar to a pitched roof. A silk pocket square is fine for this style. It depends on your taste whether you like puffy or plain look. Select the fabric accordingly. It works better for formal functions and has a beginner difficulty level.

• Fold the pocket square to form a rectangle.
• Fold it once again to transform it into a smaller square.
• Pinch it from opposite corners and give it a triangle shape.
• Make sure to take the round layer at the front and keep the back layers 1 inch below it.
• Now flip the pocket square so that the back side is in front.
• The long edge of the triangle should be on the other side.
• Pinch the top right corner and left corner to fold them on the inner side.
• At this point, you will have a style like a pitched roof pointing towards you.
• Place it in the pocket.

The Rose Field Fold

This pocket square fold helps you to make time with your other half more special, as it looks like a rose. Use a silk pocket square to make the most out of this easy-to-make style. We recommend using red or bright colors for this fold.

• Join the thumb and the index finger to make a hollow circle.
• Spread the pocket square above it.
• Make sure to have the middle point of the pocket square in the middle of the hollow circle.
• Now put a reasonable middle portion of the pocket square inside the hollow circle.
• Close your fist.
• Keep spinning the remaining portion around the center until you get rose-shaped curves in the middle.
• Now, open the fist and grab a portion of the pocket square inside it.
• Fold the pocket square from the lower side according to your requirements.

The Shell Fold

This type of pocket square is a little difficult to make, but it is the right choice for casual meetings and get-togethers. A large silk pocket square is a must for this style. We recommend using a bright and textured pocket square.

• Fold the pocket square to give it a triangle shape.
• Keep the long edge towards you.
• At this point, you will have two layers.
• Place the index finger in the middle of the long edge.
• Pinch the upper layer of the triangle's top edge.
• Fold it up to the bottom left corner.
• Pinch the right edge and also fold it up to the bottom left corner.
• Now, one point will be left, so do the same with it.
• You will end up with small layers on one side of the triangle.
• Grab the ends of these layers and fold them inward.

The Two-point Fold This gives a classic look and is the right choice for formal meetings or get-togethers. A light-colored and textured pocket square with stiffer fabric works best for it. It is easy to make, and you will enjoy following these instructions.

• Pinch the pocket square from opposite points and transform it into two overlapping triangles.
• One edge of the triangle should be at the top and the other two corners on the same side.
• Grab the top edge of the upper triangle layer and place it slightly over the first edge.
• Now fold the bottom right and left corners inside.

The Blanket Fold

This is as easy as it gets, but It is only suitable for casual get-togethers. It goes well with both silk and stiffer fabrics. You do not have to worry about the colors either. Both strong and light colors go well with it.

• Pinch in the middle of the pocket square and lift it.
• Grab the hanging fabric approximately in the middle with the other hand.
• Puff the upper portion and fold it in half.

The Double Presidential Fold

Try this simple fold for both casual and formal events. We recommend using light-colored printed pocket squares for this fold.

• Pinch the opposite points and form the pocket square into a triangle.
• Fold it once again to make an even smaller triangle.
• Two folds are enough for a small pocket square. However, large ones need one more fold.
• Place the long edge uppermost in the pocket.

The Double Puff Fold

It is a good idea to put two colors together, and the double puff fold allows you to do so easily. You could also use pocket squares of the same design or color. Pick two small, light-colored pocket squares. We recommend using this one for casual meetups.

• Pinch in the middle of the pocket square and lift it.
• Grab it from the other hand and place it aside as it is.
• Repeat the above steps for the second pocket square.
• Now place them both inside the pocket with a beautiful presentation.

The Scallop Fold

We would introduce it as down single point fold. It is easy to make. Use a solid-colored or printed pocket square for this one. Consider trying it for casual meetups.

• Fold the pocket square in half diagonally to make a triangle.
• Fold it once again to make an even smaller triangle.
• Fold the right and left corners of the long edge inwards.
• Place it in the pocket, keeping the shorter edges downwards.

The Three Peaks Fold

It is easy to make pocket square style for casual as well as business meetups. We recommend using a solid color to make its peaks prominent.

• Fold the pocket square diagonally to make a triangle.
• Fold once again to make a smaller, even overlapping triangle.
• Make the upper triangle slightly outward to form two peaks.
• Repeat the previous two steps for the third triangle.
• Fold the other two corners to adjust the pocket square.

The Abstract Fold

The name suggests how easy it is to make one. For this style, we recommend using bold colors for casual gatherings.

• Fold the pocket square to form a rectangle.
• Fold it once again to get two overlapping squares.
• Now fold in half and keep the upper layers below the bottom ones.
• Fold the bottom to adjust in the pocket elegantly.

The Tri-fold Fold

You have to only transform the pocket square into mini-triangles to make this one. It works best for both solid and light-color stiff fabrics. We recommend this for casual meetups.

• Fold the pocket square nearly in half diagonally to form a triangle.
• Fold the large triangle in half.
• Fold the left corner above the long edge, and do the same for the right one.

Closing Remarks

We hope that you have found a style for your business or casual meetup in this comprehensive "How to fold a pocket square" guide. If you find the difficulty level of a fold a little bit high, then practice the fold two or three times to master it. Best of luck!