The “Double Fold”, sometimes also called double flat fold or double presidential fold, is another one of those folds taking advantage of using two differently colored pocket squares. I like this fold most when wearing one of my casual summer window pane plaid blazers. Using two differently colored pocket squares allows me to coordinate with the colors found on the jacket. A fun fold that is a bit more on the elegant side. Here is how you create this fold:

Double Fold Step-by-Step:

Lay both squares down flat.

Next, fold both squares in half to create two equal rectangles.

Now lay one rectangle over the other. About a 1/4 inch of the pocket square below should be showing on one long side.

Fold the top square into thirds.

Fold over the other side.

Now wrap the pocket square by folding the outer square around the inner square.

Fold both sides to create a complete wrap.

Turn the pocket square over so that the folds are hidden on the back side. Then, place the pocket square into your breast pocket. That’s all!

The “Overcoat” fold is a fun fold that takes advantage of using 2 pocket squares on a single fold. I usually prefer to use one solid and one patterned pocket square. Here is how you create the overcoat fold.

Overcoat Fold Step-by-Step:

Lay both squares down flat.

Fold the pocket square you want in the center into a triangle. The pocket square that creates the overcoat is fold into a rectangle.

Fold both wings from the triangle down to crete a square. As for the rectangle, fold again to create a longer shaped rectangle.

Lay the square on top of the rectangle.

Fold the rectangle over the shoulders of the square.

Fold back the overcoat to secure the center square.

Place into your breast pocket and your are done!

Pistil Flower Fold Step-by-Step:

Lay both pocket squares down flat.

Fold the pocket square that creates the outer parts of the flower into a triangle. The center pocket square is folded into a rectangle.

Fold the rectangle again to create the square. Also fold the triangle again in half to create a smaller triangle.

Roll up the square so that the center is visible at the top.

When rolled up all the way take a rubber band.

…and put the rubber band tightly around the bottom part of the roll.

Place the roll into the center of the triangle. About 1-2 inches should stick out.

Fold back one of the corner.

Now also fold back the other corner.

Fold up the bottom tip. Fold up high enough so that the tip is visible.

At last place the pocket square into your breast pocket.

After a couple days in a row of featuring pocket square folds using more than one pocket square, I thought it would be time again for a simple fold using just one single hanky. The so-called “Rose” fold looks fantastic when created with solid white, red, or pink silk pocket squares. I prefer pocket squares that are medium in size of about 11-13 inches squares. Here is how you create this “Rose” fold:

Rose Fold Step-by-Step:

Lay the pocket square down flat.

Fold in all corners so that the tips meet at the center.

Pick up the pocket square by pinching all 4 corners as well as the center of the pocket square at the bottom.

Bunch up the body of the pocket square by squeezing it with your other hand.

Turn the pocket square around so that tie corners are the the bottom.

Roll the pocket square and fold open the petals of the rose.

At last, tug the pocket square into your breast pocket.

A loud and glamorous pocket square fold is the so-called “Bird of Paradise”. It is an eccentric fold that looks fantastic with all silk pocket squares. It requires 2 pocket squares as well as the help of a rubber band. Here is how you create this fold:

Bird of Paradise Fold Step-by-Step:

Lay both pocket squares down flat.

Fold both pocket squares in half to create two rectangles.

Fold both hankies in half again to crwate two equally sized squares.

Now place one pocket square over the other with the open corners all facing the same direction. The bottom pocket square should be visible at that corner.

Fold both squares in half to create a single triangle.

Create a pleat by first folding the top pocket square up, then just one layer of the other pocket square, before folding both back down.

Turn the pocket square around and create the double pleat from the previous step on the other side of the pocket square.

Turn the pocket square vertically and get a rubber band.

Tightly wrap the rubber band around the lower portion of the pocket squares.

Now fan open each of the pocket square leafs.

At last, place the pocket square into your breast pocket and give it some final styling to your liking.

A playful fold that is most fun when created with two bright and contrasting colored pocket squares. I usually wear this fold with red and white pocket squares during a 4th of July party along with my American Flag striped bow tie, blue blazer, and light blue shorts. Here is how you create this fun fold:

Ice Cream Fold Step-by-Step:

Lay both pocket squraes flat.

Fold both pocket squares in half to create two triangles.

Now place one triangle over the other so that the corner of the top triangle ends near the center of the beneath triangle. The bottom pocket square should also be visible along the long side.

Wrap the top pocket square by folding the other pocket square in half. Fold so that the top of each square is showing.

Now fold over the other pocket square. Again, the top of the pocket square should be visible.

And one more time: Fold in the bottom pocket square.

Again, fold in the other pocket square.

Now fold the entire fold in half along the center.

Fold back the left corner to give it a shape of a soft serve ice cream cone.

At last, place the fold into your breast pocket. Give it some final styling to your liking.

Similar to the Scallop Fold is the so-called “American Beauty” fold. While it may look somewhat similar to the Scallop fold, it is more rounded and resembles the look of a red rose. It is a fantastic formal fold for all solid pocket squares. I prefer this fold when wearing my dark suits in navy, charcoal, or black to a black-tie optional function. Because it requires multiple folds, it is best suited for larger pocket squares that are at least 13 inches squared in size. Here is how you create this fold:

American Beauty Fold Step-by-Step:

Lay the pocket square down flat.

Fold in half to create a triangle.

Fold in half again to create a smaller triangle.

And fold in half for a third time to make the triangle even smaller.

Now fold down one of the wings.

Fold down the opposite wing. The pocket square has a rectangular shape again.

At last, place the pocket square into your breast pocket.

Another eccentric pocket square fold that requires the use of two hankies, is the so-called “Rooster”. Because there is already much going on here, I suggest you work with either two solid colored pocket squares, or just one that has a pattern while the other is a solid plain one. In the fold above I am using a white linen square with red bordering, as well as a solid red one. Here is how you create the fold:

The Rooster Pocket Square Fold Step-by-Step:

Lay both pocket squares down flat.

Place the pocket square you want on the inner part on top of the other pocket square. Make sure that the lower pocket squares shows about 1/2 inch on two sides.

Now start rolling both pocket squares from one corner until you reach the center line.

Now turn the pocket square over.

Next, roll the loose end in the opposite direction as the other roll.

At last place the pocket square into your breast pocket and give it some final styling to your liking.

The so-called Fleur de Lis fold is one of the latest folds I discovered. I enjoy wearing it the most with thin silk pockets squares in bright colors and bold patterns. I tend to wear this fold less often with a suit, and more often with casual sports coats. Here is how you create this fun fold:

Fleur De Lis Pocket Square Fold Step-by-Step:

Lay the pocket square down flat.

Fold in half to create a triangle.

Fold one tip up just above the base of the triangle.

Next, turn the pocket square over and fold up the other tip so it lays exactly over the below lying tip.

Create a pleated fold from one side. Create 3 pleats.

Now do the same on the opposite side.

Fold the pocket square in half along the center line.

Take a rubber band and tightly tie it around the base of the pocket square.

Now spread apart the tips of the lily.

At last, place the pocket square into your breast pocket.

Since we featured the “3-Peaks Fold” yesterday, I thought I stick to the Mountain theme by featuring the Mt. Fuji fold today. It looks similar to the One Tip Up Fold with the main difference of having a differently colored base at the bottom. It is another one of those folds that requires the use of two pocket squares. To get the most of this fold, I suggest two differently colored pocket squares. Usually I use a patterned pocket square for the tip, while I like to use a solid colored pocket square for the base. Here are the detailed instructions:

Mt. Fuji Pocket Square Fold Step-by-Step:

Lay both pocket squares down flat.

Fold the pocket square that creates the mountain into a triangle. The other pocket square gets folded in a narrow and long rectangle.

Fold down the wings of the triangle. The other pocket square gets another fold as well to create an even longer rectangle.

Fold in the sides of the pocket square that creates the mountain.

Place this pocket square on top of the long rectangle. Center it along the middle.

Wrap the pocket square that creates the mountain with the other pocket square by folding in the sides.

Turn the pocket square over so that all folds are hidden on the back side.

Tug the pocket square into your breast pocket so that both pocket squares are visible.