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Day 50: Double Rose Fold

double rose pocket square fold
To finish off my 50 Folds in 50 Days series, I decided to end with a more complicated fold. By now you should have plenty of practice and I am confident that you will master this unusual fold as well. Simply follow these 12 steps:

Double Rose Fold Step-by-Step:

double roseTake 2 pocket squares and lay them down flat.

double rose foldFold both into a triangle.

double rose pocket squareThe pocket square that will be the actual rose (blue one shown) is folded down with one leaf. For the outer pocket square (white one shown), fold up one of the tips so they extend past the edge of the triangle.

double rose pocket square foldFor the rose (blue pocket square), create a pleat fold. For the other pocket square fold in the opposite corner.

how to double rose pocket square foldContinue to finish the rose. Next, we pleat both parts of the triangle.

the double rose foldAnd, lets do another pleat.

how to create the the double rose foldTurn the pocket square over and upside down.

double rose pocket square foldsFold in one of the sides.

how to style your pocket square with double roseNow, fold in the other side. The rose is complete.

double rose hankyNeatly place the rose into the pocket of the other pocket square.

double rose hanky foldAdjust until just enough of the rose is visible.

double rose hanky fold how toAt last, place the completed fold into your breast pocket. That’s all!

Day 49: The Sail Fold

sail pocket square fold
A close relative to the Sailing Ship Fold is the Sail fold shown here. Because the “sails” point towards your lapels, they look best when paired with jackets that have smaller to medium width lapels. Here is how you create this fold:

Sail Fold Step-by-Step:

sail foldLay the pocket square down flat.

how to sail foldFold in half to create a rectangle.

how to fold a pocket square into a sailFold in half again to create a smaller square.

sail pocket square foldingFold down one side to create a small triangle.

sail fold for pocket squareFold up one of the leaves. Fold just below the long end of the triangle.

sail fold step 6Fold up the second leave. Leave it about 1/2 inch below the previous fold.

sail fold for hankyNow do the same with the third leaf.

sail folding for pocket squareAnd one last time with the fourth leaf.

how to create a sail pocket square foldFold in half at the center. The leaves or “sails” should be on the outside.

sail hanky foldAt last, tug the pocket square into your breast pocket.

Day 48: Christmas Tree Fold

christmas tree pocket square fold
If you like the Diamond Fold, then you will certainly like this so-called Christmas tree fold. Although I very much like this fold, I usually reserve it for the Holiday season. To fully embrace the season, I usually use a bright red (as shown) or hunter green pocket square. Here is how you create this fold:

Christmas Tree Fold Step-by-Step:

christmas tree foldLay the pocket square down flat.

christmas tree pocket squareFold in half to create a rectangle.

christmas tree pocket square foldFold over again to create a square.

how to christmas tree pocket square foldTake the corner with all the open tips and start folding up each leaf. With each fold, end about 1/4 inch below the previous fold.

christmas tree hanky foldTurn the pocket square over.

xmas tree pocket square foldFold one corner up.

xmas tree pocket square fold how toDo the same with the opposite side.

xmas tree pocket square folding tipsTurn the pocket square 180 degrees. it should start looking a bit like a Christmas tree.

how to fold a pocket square into a christmas treeStarting from the top, fold back each of the leaves.

how to fold a mens hanky into a christmas treeAt last, neatly place the tree into your breast pocket.

Day 47: Bishop’s Hat Fold

bishops hat fold
The Bishops Hat is the only fold that spreads the pocket square above, below, and to all sides of your breast pocket. Because of the size and the spread, it is quite a loud fold. It is suitable for any pocket square style, although I suggest a bright and loud pocket square to compliment the eccentric nature of this unusual fold. Here are the 11 steps to create this fold:

Bishop’s Hat Fold Step-by-Step:

bishops hat foldLay the pocket square down flat.

bishops hat fold pocket squareFold it into a triangle.

how to fold a bishops hatFold up the outer corners to meet the top of the triangle. This creates a square.

how to fold a bishops hat pocket squareNow fold in a portion of the lower corner.

bishops hat hanky foldFold down the tip of the inner triangle.

bishops hat hanky fold how toTurn the pocket square over.

bishop hat pocket square foldFold in one of the sides.

hanky fold into a bishops hatFold in the other side and tug the corner in to keep the fold secure.

how to hanky fold into a bishops hatTurn the pocket square over again.

how to fold a pocket square into a bishops hatFold down the outer tips.

bishops hat mens pocket squareAt last, tug into your breast pocket and style to suit your liking.

Day 46: Rolled Rose Fold

rolled rose pocket square fold
Flowers have always been an inspiration for pocket square folds. As part of our 50 pocket square folds series, we have seen folds such as the simple rose fold, the double rose, the pistil flower, and many more. More often than not it is the pocket square that replaces the boutonniere and/or lapel flower for formal dress codes. Here are instructions on one of my favorite floral inspired folds, the rolled rose:

Rolled Rose Fold Step-by-Step:

rolled roseLay the pocket square down flat.

rolled rose foldNow told it into a triangle.

rolled rose pocket squareRoll up from the long side of the triangle but leave about 2 inches of the top.

rolled rose pocket square foldNow start rolling from one of the sides.

how to create a rolled rose pocket square foldRoll up but leave about 2 inches of one side.

pocket square folds the rolled roseTake this left over piece and tug it into one of the wrappings. This secures the roll.

how to pocket square folds the rolled rosePull down the upper portion to create the two leaves of the rose. There should be two pieces that are pulled down next to the actual rose blossom.

style your pocket square with rolled rose foldTurn the pocket square around.

rolled rose pocket square stylingPlace into your breast pocket and style to your liking.

Day 45: Ship Fold

sailing ship pocket square fold
The ship fold shown here is a close relative to the Sail fold which will be featured later this week. It is a simple and neat fold that looks best with all your solid colored pocket squares. Here is how you create this elegant fold:

Sailing Ship Step-by-Step:

ship foldLay the pocket square down flat.

sailing ship foldFold in half to create a rectangle.

sailing ship fold pocket squareFold in half again to create a square.

how to sailing ship fold pocket squareFold up one corner to create a small triangle.

sailing ship pocket squareFold in one edge to the center line of the triangle.

sailing ship pocket square foldDo the same with the opposite edge. Now the pocket square looks pointy like an arrow.

how to sailing ship pocket square foldFold back the lower side to create a pointy triangle.

pocket square fold into sailing shipNow fold the triangle in half with the folds being on the outside.

how to pocket square fold into sailing shipOpen up the fold. It should look like the hull of a boat.

ship pocket hanky foldNow pull out each of teh inner 4 leaves

sailboat pocket square foldAt last, place the pocket square into your breast pocket and style to your liking.

Day 44: 3 Petals Fold

3 Petals pocket square fold
If you are already a fan of the Fleur de Lis Fold as well as the Rabbit Fold, then you will most certainly like this one here. It is a fantastic fold for slightly larger squares made from silk. I prefer to wear this fold with solid colored hankies although any patterned one would certainly work well. Here is how you create this fold:

3 Petals Fold Step-by-Step:

Three Petals FoldStart by laying your pocket square down flat.

three petals foldNext, pinch two sides to create the first petal at the center.

three petals pocket squareNow pinch another side to create the second petal.

three petals pocket square foldAnd once again, pinch a third side to create the third and final petal.

how to three petals pocket square foldAt last, place the pocket square into your breast pocket with the three petals sticking out evenly.

Day 43: Rabbit Fold

rabbit ears pocket square fold
As the name already suggests, the rabbit fold, looks like you have the bunny rabbit hidden in your breast pocket. But, you don’t have to be a magician to wear this fun fold. It looks fantastic with solid and patterned squares alike. Should it be a bit too eccentric, then you may want to consider the Two Point Puff fold instead. Here are instructions on the rabbit fold.

Rabbit Fold Step-by-Step:

rabbit foldLay the pocket square down flat.

rabbit pocket squareFold in half to create a triangle.

rabbit pocket square foldFold down both corners to create a rectangle.

rabbit pocket square fold how toFold up the bottom corner to create a small triangle again.

rabbit hanky foldFold over one side to create an even smaller triangle.

rabbit mens pocket square foldNow pull out the two inner corners.

how to rabbit mens pocket square foldOpen up the fold carefully.

rabbit hanky fold completeAt last place the pocket square into your breast pocket. Pull out the two ears more and make sure that some of the center is showing. That’s all.

Day 42: Double Winged Puff Fold

double winged puff pocket square fold
The double winded puff fold combines the overcoat fold with the winged puff. It requires the use of two pocket squares that are preferably similar in size. Here is how you create this unusual fold:

Double Winged Puff Fold Step-by-Step:

Double fold pocket squareLay noth pocket squares down flat.

double winged puffFold both in half to create two triangles.

double winged puff foldNow take the pocket square that you want in the center and fold down both tips of the triangle to create a rectangle.

double winged puff fold pocket squaresLay the rectangle on top of the triangle. The rectangle should be about 1 inch higher than the triangle below.

double winged pocket square foldFold down the wings of the triangle. This wraps the rectangle.

double fold for pocket squaresFold back the right and left corner of the square containing both pocket squares. This is done to adjust the size so that the fold fits into your breast pocket.

how to fold a double winged puff foldAt last, tug the completed fold into your breast pocket.