Fold Instructions:
- Lay your pocket square on a flat surface – smooth out the wrinkles.
- Fold the square in half to form a rectangle.
- Fold the rectangle in half to form a square.
- Fold the square again to form a rectangle.
- Holding the rectangle vertically, fold up the bottom third of the rectangle.
- Carefully place the fold into your jacket pocket.
About the Fold:
There exists a fold for nearly every occasion and that fold is The Classic Fold. This fold may seem presidential but the two are not the same. Both have a similar end result, with your pocket square giving a small rectangular reveal above your pocket opening. The classic fold though, comes with a calming gentlemanly elegance. Many would claim that it is truly the original pocket square fold.
This fold is also best for first time users of the pocket square. It is after all, the most natural way of folding a square of fabric to adorn your breast pocket. By the same token, it is a staple of habitual pocket square users who can’t be bothered with any other fold for the day, but still wish to have a simple message in their pocket square.
The most important part of The Classic Fold, and this can’t be stressed enough despite how counter-intuitive it may seem: don’t make it perfect. If there is one fold that does not call for surgical skill it is this fold. Showing off the edges of the square is part of the casual grace that this fold brings to your jacket pocket.
Not as commanding or intimidating as The Presidential Fold, this pocket square fold is suitable for a wide range of day to day uses. Use it with any fabric that you please.