How to fold a pocket square: One corner up fold
The pocket square is a classic accessory for formal attire. Pocket squares are not only popular for black tie events. Many men wear a pocket square for business and leisure. The white pocket square is the most formal. For black tie events in warm weather, the black tuxedo jacket often times gets swapped for a white one. In this case the pocket square will be black. Multicolor pocket squares are well suited for business. They appear less formal, but nevertheless, add a nice and elegant touch to your attire.
Instructions on how to fold a pocket square: One corner up
- Place the pocket square on a flat surface and straighten it.
- Fold the pocket square along the middle so that it creates a triangle.
- Now, fold one side of the pocket square in.
- Do the same for the other side. You are done! It is that simple
Common mistakes people make when folding the pocket square one corner up.
- The corner up is not symmetrical: Weather or not you want to call this a mistake depends on your preference. Some actually prefer that the corner looking sticking out of your pocket breast is not perfectly centered.
- The pocket square doesn’t stay in your pocket and tends to slide down: This happens quite often if you are using a very thin pocket square that is made from fine silk fabric. One way to prevent this is by using a slightly thicker pocket square. Some men even prefer a linen pocket square over a silk one. If you are set on using a silk pocket square, then fold it wider so that it “sticks” better in your jacket’s pocket.