How to Fold a Pocket Square

Starting Off

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   Choose a handkerchief. The tie and handkerchief can match, but a purchased set can look cheap. To be a bit safer (and more suave), buy the tie and pocket square separately, but ensure that they complement each other.
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   Iron the handkerchief.
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   Fold it using one of the methods described below. Use a flat surface, like a table. (Make sure the table is for the most part clean).
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   After completing one of the below methods for folding, use your thumb and forefinger to slip it into the pocket. Make sure it is tucked all the way to the bottom of the pocket and smooth it out so there are no creases of unwanted wrinkles.

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   Fold the handkerchief in half across, as shown.
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   Fold almost in half up, as shown.
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   Fold into thirds as shown and insert into pocket.

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   Fold the handkerchief in half as shown.
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   Fold one corner about a third of the way across the center of the handkerchief.
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   Fold the other corner over the center.
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   Flip the folded handkerchief over and insert it into the jacket pocket. If it's too wide, you may need to fold it again so that it fits smoothly into the pocket.

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   Grasp the center of the handkerchief with the thumb and forefinger of your right hand.
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   Lift the handkerchief off of the surface, causing it to drape from where you are grasping it.
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   Lightly wrap your left hand around the draping fabric.
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   Move your left hand down while gently squeezing the material until you have reached the bottom of the handkerchief. This is called 'fluting'.
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   Tighten your left hand enough to hold the handkerchief.
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   Let go with your right hand. The handkerchief should now be sticking out of your left hand. It should kind of look like you are holding a tapered candle.
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   Fold the top of the handkerchief over your left thumb with your right hand.
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   Grab the folded handkerchief with your right hand, being sure to keep its folded flute intact, and remove your left hand.{
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   Rotate the handkerchief so that the fold is now toward the bottom.
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    Stuff the fold down into your breast pocket.

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   Start with the handkerchief in a diamond.
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   Fold the lower point up to meet the top point. This will give you a large triangle as in the image.
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   Now fold down the top layer, leaving about an inch or so strip at the bottom.
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   Fold the lower point up again. This time making the fold at about half the thickness of the strip below it.{
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   Fold the point down again. Still leave about an inch strip again, as in the image.
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   Fold the lower point up again. As before, make the fold at about the middle of the previous strip. When you are done with the folding, you should be looking at something similar to the image at right. Some people would suggest ironing the folds at this point. This is more of a personal preference. Ironing will flatten and hold the folds, not ironing allows the folds to have more depth.
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   Fold the entire thing in half, right to left so that the folds are on the outside. In the image, the right half was folded under to the left.
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   Rotate the entire thing around so that the folds are on the right side of the triangle (135 degrees counterclockwise).
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   Fold the left point over to the right, roughly a third of the way. Or until the new edge lines up nicely with the folds.
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    Fold the right point over to the left. This step and the previous step can adjust the overall width of the final form by adjusting how far over you fold the sides.
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    Stuff the handkerchief into your pocket and adjust the height. The height can be adjusted by folding up the bottom as needed to accommodate the pocket.{
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