The perfect casual fold for all patterned pocket squares is the so-called “Peak Pocket Fold”. I especially like this fold for my wool pocket squares that I often wear with blazer or casual sports coat in Fall and Winter. It is a quick and easy fold that’s great with or without a complementing necktie. Here is how to create this fold.

Peak Pocket Square Fold Step-by-Step:

Lay your pocket square down flat.

Pick up the pocket square by pinching near the center with two fingers.

Slide the pocket square through your other hand.

Fold the closed side up to create a base that will sit inside your breast pocket.

Turn the pocket square around with the tips facing up.

Last, tug the pocket square into your breast pocket. Style to your liking by pulling on the tips until satisfied.

Another classic pocket square fold that has been around forever is the 2-tip up fold. A great fold for any dress code, and any type of pocket square. It creates a formal look when combined with a solid white pocket square while it looks much more casual when chosen for a bolder patterned pocket square such as paisley, polka dots, or plaids. To make sure the tips stay in place nicely, I prefer stiffer pocket squares for this fold. A linen pocket square that has been pressed with light starch is perfect. Here is how you create this fold:

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

Lay the pocket square flat. I suggest to iron it first.

Fold so that it creates two overlapping triangles. This creates the 2 tips that will be showing out of your breast pocket.

Now create the base by folding one side in.

Do the same with the opposite side. The fold is complete.

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

Quite similar to the “4-Point Crown” is the so-called “4 Leaves” fold. The main difference is that the 4-Leaves fold shown here is a bit more symmetrical and orderly. Both folds are great for patterned and solid pocket squares. Here is how you create the 4-leaves fold:

4Leaves Pocket Square Fold Step-by-Step:

As with all folds, lay the pocket square down flat.

Fold one corner in to create an even triangle.

Fold one side over so that two corners are showing.

Fold over again to create the 3rd “leaf”.

Then fold in the corner opposite from the leaves. This create the 4th leaf.

Turn the pocket square. The fold is complete.

Last, place the folded pocket square in your breast pocket so that the leaves point out. Style to your liking.