The four stairs fold is the first fold I am featuring in my “50 Folds in 50 Days series” that uses not one, but two pocket squares. It allows you to add yet another color and pattern element to your look. I prefer this fold with either two solid colored pocket squares, or with one patterned and one solid pocket square in color complementing the colors found in the pattern. Because of the added fabric from the 2nd pocket square, I prefer smaller pocket squares that are 13″ x 13″ or smaller in size. The look above was created with one solid red and one solid white pocket square in 100% silk that measure just 10″ x 10″ in size. Here is how you create this fold:

Four Stairs Pocket Square Fold Step-by-Step:

Start out with 2 pocket squares you like to use for this look. I chose a red and a white one for the photo above. Lay both pocket squares down flat.

Now fold both pocket squares in half to create a triangle for each pocket square.

Now lay one pocket square over the other so that one corner of the above laying pocket square ends near the center of the pocket square below.

Now fold the lower pocket square in half so that it wraps the other pocket square.

Now fold in the corner of the other pocket square. Fold at a slight angle so that the other pocket square is still visible.

Now fold the other side over. Again, fold at an angle so that the below laying pocket square is still visible at the top.

Again, fold in the other side so that the below laying pocket square is visible.

Now turn the pocket squares so that the stars face to the right.

Because the pocket square is still wider than your breast pocket, we need to reduce the width by folding it in half.

The fold is complete and all there is left is to carefully place it in your breast pocket.

The Armadillo, aka Accordion fold, is perfect for larger pocket squares. It suits solid color pocket squares worn with formal suit or tux, as well as patterned pieces paired with casual sports coats. Here is how you create this fold:

Armadillo Pocket Square Fold Step-by-Step:

Lay your hanky down flat.

Create a pleated fold starting at one corner. To do so, fold the pocket square in, and then back down. The pleat should be about 1/2 wide.

Create 7-10 more pleats by repeating step #2.

Now fold the pocket square in half at the center.

Shape the width so that it fits the width of your breast pocket.

Lastly tug the pocket square into your breast pocket.

If you already like “The Wave” as well as the “3-Stairs fold“, then I am convinced the that spiral staircase will become a new favorite for you. It looks great for softer pocket squares made from silk. Here is how you create the Spiral Stairs fold:

Spiral Staircase Pocket Square Fold Step-by-Step:

Lay the pocket square down flat.

Fold in half to create a triangle.

Fold one triangle down about 1 inch above the edge.

Fold back up to create a pleat.

Repeat step 3 and 4 to create a 2nd pleat.

Now lay your pocket square down flat and fold in half.

Now create the spiral staircase by bending one side into a half circle. Bend to the left and down to create the staircase-like effect.

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