How To Fold A Pocket Square For A Wedding

Dressy occasions call for pocket squares to elegantly peek out of men's snazzy suits, reminiscent of how these small swatches of cloth used to be symbols of gentility. Whether in linen, silk, or cotton, pocket squares are a perfect way to make a gentleman look more dapper. It doesn't take much to accessorize a suit or tuxedo with a pocket square. All you have to decide on is what fold to follow, and there are many options. Learn these easy steps on how to fold a pocket square for a wedding and be sure to practice a day before your event.

Types of Pocket Squares

Here are five types of pocket squares you can explore and some easy steps on how to fold a pocket square for a wedding.

The Square Fold

The most basic of all pocket square folds, this is also the most formal and timeless. It is otherwise known as the Presidential fold. Here’s an easy step by step procedure on how to fold a pocket square for a wedding.

1. Lay a pocket square flat and unfolded, face down. 
2. Fold it straight down the middle, from right to left. 
3. Now fold it in half, this time from left to right. You should leave a gap on the right, about half an inch. 
4. Next, fold it crosswise, from top to bottom. 
5. Lastly, fold the bottom so that it goes behind the front part. 
6. Adjust the square to the pocket size. A simple, thin, and crisp strip of your pocket square should be seen sleekly jutting out of your pocket. 

The One Point Fold

This is a classic accent for a tuxedo. 

1. Start with your pocket square laid out in a diamond position. 
2. From the bottom of the diamond, fold the pocket square in half to form a triangle. 
3. Fold the left corner of the triangle inward to the middle. 
4. Fold the right corner inward so that it meets the fold made by step 3. 
5. Slide this into your pocket. The only portion that should be noticeable is the triangle. 

The Two Point Fold

This one's a sophisticated fold that resembles two mountain peaks in a pocket. It's more casual and businessy, and is best seen on a sports jacket or a business suit. 

1. The pocket square should be in a diamond position, face down on a flat surface. 
2. Fold the bottom part of the diamond upwards so that it meets the upper part of the diamond, without covering the latter so that two peaks are now visible. By now, you should have a triangle with two points or peaks.
3. Fold the left corner of the triangle into the middle. 
4. Fold the right corner inward so that it meets the fold made by step 3. 
5. Tuck this into your pocket. All that remains visible should be two rugged mountain peaks jutting out of your pocket. 

The Three Point Fold

This is a very stylish type of folding a pocket square, also fit for business suits and dressy occasions. If your fabric is of a bold hue, these three peaks will steal the show. 

1. Start with an unfolded diamond. 
2. Next, fold the bottom corner up to form a triangle, but let the upper diamond show, so that you have two peaks. This is the same as Step 2 in making a two-point fold. 
3. Then, fold the bottom left corner portion of the triangle into the right so that the peak of Step 2’s upper diamond is your middle peak. You now have three peaks. 
4. Fold the bottom right corner portion to the left. 
5. Slide this into your pocket, hiding all the vertical lines that the pocket square makes. You should now have a rugged mountain with three peaks. 

The Four Point Fold

This is an iconic fold. If you were successful with the earlier pocket square peaks, congratulations – the four-point fold shouldn’t be difficult. How to fold a pocket square for a wedding with the four point fold? Check out these steps. 

1. Start with our usual diamond position.         
2. Fold the bottom part of the diamond upwards to meet the upper part of the diamond, without covering the latter so that two peaks are now visible. By now, you should have a triangle with two points or peaks.
3. Fold the bottom left corner of the triangle diagonally and upwards to the right. You should now see three peaks. 
4. Fold the bottom right corner of the triangle to the opposite side, also diagonally so that this corner forms the leftmost peak. You should now have four peaks resembling a crown. 
5. Adjust the four peaks to make them spaced evenly. 
6. Insert this into your pocket. What should show out of your pocket are the four peaks, and only these triangles, without any vertical lines. 

Conclusion

There's no hard and fast rule in tackling pocket squares, but to be sure, you ought to start with the right size of fabric. Today, pocket squares come in a universal size, so that should be easy for you. But should you find yourself making your own from scratch through these easy tips on how to fold a pocket square for a wedding. Be sure that your little hanky is the almost same size as the width of your suit's breast pocket. You would not want a protrusion with an oversized fabric. Know more about wedding guides.

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