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Clean, neat folds for white linen pocket squares

Leverandon

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I've just started wearing white linen pocket squares with my suits but have been having difficulty coming up with a clean, TV fold. I'd been using a couple of folding diagrams online, but what they always produce are squares that are two big for my suit's pocket. I end up having to fold it back a bit but that creates a bulky look and not the clean, straight edge of white that I want.

Does anyone have any suggestions for folds or great TV fold instructions?
 

EL72

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You need smaller squares. No larger than 12-13" for linen. Anything more is too bulky.
 

Leverandon

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That must be what it is. I bought my white linen from J Press. Does anyone have suggestions for stores that sell smaller pocket squares. I live in New York City but could also buy online, of course.
 

Film Noir Buff

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Originally Posted by Leverandon
I've just started wearing white linen pocket squares with my suits but have been having difficulty coming up with a clean, TV fold. I'd been using a couple of folding diagrams online, but what they always produce are squares that are two big for my suit's pocket. I end up having to fold it back a bit but that creates a bulky look and not the clean, straight edge of white that I want.
Perhaps the style gods are sending you a message to try a different fold?
 

JayJay

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Saks used to sell a nice linen square, but I haven't seen them in their stores for nearly a year.
 

Leverandon

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Ha. Its possible, and I would like to pick up some silk squares for a puffier fold, but I still like the clean look of the white linen TV fold and would like to master that.
 

NaturalShoulder

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Try Kent Wang squares. I believe they run a bit smaller and make a nice TV fold.
 

Leverandon

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Great! Thanks! That website has some great squares and all the linen ones are 12' x 12'.
 

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