8 Ways To Fold A Pocket Square: Easy Step-by-Step Instructions

About this video

The Gazette team demonstrates eight different pocket square folding techniques, from classic to elaborate styles, explaining which fabrics and pocket square qualities work best for each fold and emphasizing the importance of achieving an effortless, nonchalant appearance rather than a overly perfect, pre-folded look.

Key takeaways

• The Gazette team argues that pocket square size and fabric stiffness vary by material, and proper fit in the chest pocket should show approximately 1/4 to 1/2 inch of fabric
• The Gazette team recommends avoiding symmetrical or overly neat folds, as they prefer pocket square styling that appears casually placed rather than deliberately ironed, similar to self-tied bow ties
• The Gazette team teaches eight distinct folds—classic, crown, pinch, puff, upside-down puff, shell, scallop, rose, and angel’s peak—each suited to different pocket square materials, sizes, and edge qualities
• The Gazette team suggests that hand-rolled edges are superior to machine-hemmed edges for decorative appeal, and that contrast edges or patterns are best highlighted through appropriate fold selection

Episode details: published February 7, 2020 · 428K views · 22:19 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. The style guidance summarized here is the Gentleman’s Gazette team’s own teaching and opinion, presented for education; product recommendations are theirs, not ours. Summaries are written by Self Growth Videos from each video itself.

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