How Tos, Style

How to fold a pocket square

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1 Fold it so it makes a rectangle as wide but taller than your breast pocket. Keep this neat and flat.

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2 Fold the top over two-thirds of the way up, so that no edge is visible, just a clean fold. This is sleek Mad Men style.

 

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3 Consider whether anyone will call you a fop. If not, you’re ready to go. The key word is restraint.



October 9th, 2009