Handkerchiefs and Pocket Squares

donCarlos · Feb 16, 2009

Using the terminology from that web (http://www.samhober.com/howtofoldpocketsquares/pocketsquarefolds.htm) I mostly use the "Four mountains".

When I´m wearing a pocket square, it´s never too flashy

The Shooman · Feb 16, 2009

3 or 4 peaks.

Lokar · Feb 16, 2009

With the terminology from samhober.com, I usually use the flat, the puff or two point.

Sepe · Feb 16, 2009

Depends on the suit, but seeing as I rarely go more formal than the black 2-piece, it'd be safe to say one-point. Easy to fold and surprisingly rare, actually. Plus that unlike with a two-point, nobody's going to think I'd be using a prefolded one.

When going white tie as well as more formal occasions, say, funerals, I use the flat.

Carlisle Blues · Feb 16, 2009

Depends on what image I would like to project or sometimes what kind of mood I am in

bombayjack · Feb 17, 2009

donCarlos said:
Using the terminology from that web (http://www.samhober.com/howtofoldpocketsquares/pocketsquarefolds.htm) I mostly use the "Four mountains".

When I´m wearing a pocket square, it´s never too flashy

Great link, thanks!

Edward · Feb 17, 2009

Useful website - I must give that a go. I would veer to a more formal fold on formal occasions, otherwise for me it's the old 'stuff it in til it looks right' approach. I am especially fond of an informal fold with the burgundy square I wear ni my ivory sb shawl dj for black tie in Summer months: an anarchic splash of colour in the centre of the monochrome. I also find that what looks best can depend upon the size, thickness and texture of the pocket sqaure itself: I have some that only work with a more formal fold, while others look great just stuffed in. Further, the sort of smaller pocket square that seems to be in vogue for eddings nowadays seems to stay in place better puffed (points tucked in) than anything else.

TheLimey · Feb 17, 2009

At work I go for a flat fold, elegant and not to show. On the weekend I prefer one or three point fold, depending on what I feel like.

Thanks for the great website there are folds I'd never heard of and must try.

LondonLuke · Feb 17, 2009

If it's a silk handkerchief, I go for the "puff". If cotton or linen, I stick to the simple "presidential" fold.

KILO NOVEMBER · Feb 17, 2009

The ne plus ultra site of pocket square folds

In addition to the aforementioned pocket square folds, this guy has great tie knots as well. The artwork is outstanding on the site and the instructions are beautifully-crafted .PDF files. Check him out immediately.

http://www.lordwhimsy.com/trifles/tutorials.html

Tomasso · Feb 17, 2009

jamespowers · Feb 17, 2009

The Puff. No need to make anything more technical than need be.

Tomasso · Feb 17, 2009

My father thought that the Puff was for play; that you folded for biz. [huh]

jamespowers · Feb 17, 2009

Tomasso said:
My father thought that the Puff was for play; that you folded for biz. [huh]

Obviously you have never watched Are You Being Served.

Tomasso · Feb 17, 2009

jamespowers said:
Are You Being Served.

Whadayamean, even the puff used the fold.

jamespowers · Feb 17, 2009

Tomasso said:
Whadayamean, even the puff used the fold.

lol lol lol lol No it was the stuffed shirt Peacock.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uMb21WSnZM

Panache · Feb 18, 2009

One point for me

Cheers

Jamie

OddSteve · May 6, 2009

One question about pocket squares.

I picked up a few inexpensive ones recently which are made of coloured silk.
I found some directions on how to fold them here, but the fabric is so thin and soft that I tend to mess everything up when I finally tuck it in my suit pocket.

Are pocket squares like that suitable for folding or do you just stuff them in your pocket and fiddle around until it looks good?

PADDY · May 6, 2009

Four peaks.

Sydney Opera House...all the way!

Pip · May 6, 2009

OddSteve said:
One question about pocket squares.

I picked up a few inexpensive ones recently which are made of coloured silk.
I found some directions on how to fold them here, but the fabric is so thin and soft that I tend to mess everything up when I finally tuck it in my suit pocket.

Are pocket squares like that suitable for folding or do you just stuff them in your pocket and fiddle around until it looks good?

I certainly wouldn't worry about it, the final touches/human touch/fiddling with it tends to be the action which truly brings out a pocket squares character

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