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.

The three peaks fold is another one of those unique folds that requires the use of 2 pocket squares. To get the most out of this fold, I suggest using 2 differently colored pocket squares. I prefer either two solid colors, or one patterned pocket square paired with a solid colored pocket square in complementing hues. Here is how you create this fold.

3-Peaks Pocket Square Fold Step-by-Step:

Start out with 2 pocket squares. Lay the both down on a flat surface.

Fold the first pocket square exactly in half. The other pocket square gets folded in thirds.

Here I a showing the white pocket square getting folded into a third of the original width.

Fold the long rectangle in half.

Now place the white pocket square on top of the blue one. Place it about a third from one end.

Wrap the white pocket square by folding in the longer end of the blue pocket square.

Now fold in both ends to make the pocket square equal in width of your breast pocket.

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

One of my favorite folds for solid colored pocket squares in bright colors is this so-called “Fan Fold”. It is a neat and organized fold that somewhat looks similar to the Rolled Puff. As the name suggests its pleats and its round shape mimics the look of a fan. Here is how you create this fold:

The Fan Pocket Square Fold Step-by-Step:

Lay the pocket square down flat.

Fold in half to create a rectangle

Fold in the pleats so that they are 1/2 to 1 inch spaced apart. Make sure to press down firm on each fold.

Now bunch up the pocket square like an accordion.

Hold the fold in place with a rubber band about 1/3 down towards the bottom.

Now spread open the fan

At last place the pocket square in your breast pocket.

At first looks, the “Cagney Fold” appears to be similar to the 3-Point Crown Fold. While they are indeed quite similar, the Cagney stands out thanks to the added 4th tip coming up at the center. It is an unusual fold that sets apart the Pocket Square aficionado from the newbie. Here are the detailed steps to create this fold:

The Cagney Pocket Square Fold Step-by-Step:

Lay the pocket square down flat.

Fold in half to create a triangle.

Fold in one corner to create a 2nd tip at the top.

Now fold in the other side to create a 3rd tip at the top.

Fold in the right side again to narrow the pocket square and to make it more pointy.

Now do the same with the opposite side.

Now fold up the bottom corner to create the 4th tip that sits at the center.

Lastly place the pocket square in your breast pocket.

The layer cake fold is a mix between the Presidential Fold and the 4-Stairs Fold. It is another fold that requires the use of two pocket squares. In the photo above I decided to use a paisley pocket square in reds, black, and gray in combination with a solid red pocket square. Because 2 pocket squares can be a bit bulky in your breast pocket, I suggest you use smaller squares that are 10-13 inches squares in size. Here is how you create the “Layer Cake” fold:

Two Tip Up Pocket Square Fold Step-by-Step:

Lay both pocket squares flat.

Fold both pocket squares in half to creat two separate rectangles.

Now lay one pocket square over the other. The below pocket square should be visible at the top. This creates the first layer.

Now create another layer by folding the other side over at a slight angle.

To create the final layer fold over the opposite side again at a slight angle.

Because most pocket squares will still eb too wide to fit into your breast pocket, fold enough of each side back so that the width fits your breast pocket.

As a final step, carefully tug the fold into your breast pocket.