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When it comes to folding a pocket square, practice makes perfect. At first it might seem intimidating, but folding a pocket square is easy if you follow these steps. Let us show you four ways to wear a pocket square.

How to fold The Square FoldThe Square Fold

A pocket square fold best for structured fabrics like linen, cotton and woven silk. Follow these steps to create the square pocket square fold.

LEARN THE STEPSA Single Point Fold for Pocket squaresThe Single Point Fold

A pocket square fold best for structured fabrics like linen, cotton and woven silk. Follow these steps to create the single point pocket square fold.

LEARN THE STEPSThe Double Point FoldThe Double Point Fold

A pocket square fold best for structured fabrics like linen, cotton and woven silk. Follow these steps to create the double point pocket square fold.

LEARN THE STEPSThe Puff Pocket SquareThe Puff

A pocket square fold best for flexible fabrics like printed silk. Follow these steps to create the puff.

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About Pocket Squares

Pocket squares are the easiest way to add a pop of color or pattern to your most basic shirt-and-jacket combos. A small investment that will take your look from 0 to 100, keeping it there all day long. You can easily dress up a pocket square for big meetings, formal events and weddings with a tuxedo or suit, or down for quiet days and elevated weekend style with a sport coat or denim jacket. Did you know that we offer pocket squares in premium fabrics like silk, linen, cotton, wool and silk knit and in popular patterns like polka dots, floral, stripes, paisley and more? SHOP POCKET SQUARES

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How To Fold a Pocket Square: The Square Fold

First step - The Square Fold POCKET SQUARESStep 01

Unfold the pocket square completely and lay it on a flat surface.

Second step - The Square Fold POCKET SQUARESStep 02

Fold in half vertically.

Third step - The Square Fold POCKET SQUARESStep 03

Fold the two lower corners up so they hit just below the top edges, then flip over and tuck into your jacket pocket (adjusting the width until it fits).

Watch this video to quickly get the hang of folding a pocket square.SHOP POCKET SQUARES

How To Fold a Pocket Square: The Single Point Fold

Step first - Single Point Fold for Pocket squaresStep 01

Unfold the pocket square completely and lay it on a flat surface, with one corner pointing down towards you.

Step second - Single Point Fold for Pocket squaresStep 02

Fold the bottom corner up to meet the top corner.

Step third - Single Point Fold for Pocket squaresStep 03

Fold the left corner towards the right corner.

Step four - Single Point Fold for Pocket squaresStep 04

Fold the right corner over the left corner, and tuck into your jacket pocket.

How To Fold a Pocket Square: The Double Point Fold

Step one - The Double Point Fold Pocket squareStep 01

Unfold the pocket square completely and lay it on a flat surface, with one corner pointing down towards you.

Step second - The Double Point Fold Pocket squareStep 02

Fold the bottom corner up to meet the top corner, placing it slightly left of the top corner.

Step third - The Double Point Fold Pocket squareStep 03

Fold the left corner towards the right corner.

Step four - The Double Point Fold Pocket squareStep 04

Fold the right corner over the left corner, and tuck into your jacket pocket.

How To Fold a Pocket Square: The Puff

Step one - The Puff Pocket SquareStep 01

Unfold the pocket square completely and lay it on a flat surface, then pinch the center.

Step second - The Puff Pocket SquareStep 02

With the center securely pinched, pick it up and allow folds to form naturally.

Step third - The Puff Pocket SquareStep 03

Keep holding the center. With your free hand, gently gather the fabric together.

Step four - The Puff Pocket SquareStep 04

Carefully fold the gathered fabric and tuck into your jacket so the puff - not the ends - show.

Watch this video to quickly get the hang of the puff pocket square.SHOP POCKET SQUARES

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