Pocket Square folds for the right occasion?

[ProfessorShak]

Recently got into pocket squares. I must say, I can now see how it offers that "touch" to the jacket. ( as my father says, it's like women and earings, they don't look the same without them)

I've purchased a few squares, mostly silk and one linen. I have been looking around however for some type of guideline as to what type of fold to use for certain occasions.

I'm more a fan of flat folds and would use points for more formal occasions. Is there something unusual about only using flat folds, even with a soft silk ps, sport coat, and jeans?

I saw a youtube video which some woman on dabbler stated that due to the unstructured look of the puff, it's the best choice for casual wear.

 

[jmix1]

Originally Posted by ProfessorShak

I'm more a fan of flat folds and would use points for more formal occasions.
I saw a youtube video which some woman on dabbler stated that due to the unstructured look of the puff, it's the best choice for casual wear.

IMO flat folds are the way to go with formalwear. I like all types of folds with odd jackets and more casual suits, including the puff, but I wouldn't say the latter is the best choice.

 

[Film Noir Buff]

Originally Posted by ProfessorShak

Recently got into pocket squares. I must say, I can now see how it offers that "touch" to the jacket. ( as my father says, it's like women and earings, they don't look the same without them) I've purchased a few squares, mostly silk and one linen. I have been looking around however for some type of guideline as to what type of fold to use for certain occasions. I'm more a fan of flat folds and would use points for more formal occasions. Is there something unusual about only using flat folds, even with a soft silk ps, sport coat, and jeans? I saw a youtube video which some woman on dabbler stated that due to the unstructured look of the puff, it's the best choice for casual wear.
I never liked the TV fold, if that's what you mean by the "flat fold"? It always seemed like the wearer was trying to be stylish but was afraid of being viewed to be doing it wrong.

 

[SkinnyGoomba]

I like the TV fold, its great for when i want to be stylish and not having people assume i'm doing it wrong.

 

[voxsartoria]

Originally Posted by SkinnyGoomba

I like the TV fold, its great for when i want to be stylish and not having people assume i'm doing it wrong.

That was quite droll.


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[SkinnyGoomba]

 

[mkarim]

Originally Posted by ProfessorShak

Recently got into pocket squares. I must say, I can now see how it offers that "touch" to the jacket. ( as my father says, it's like women and earings, they don't look the same without them)

I've purchased a few squares, mostly silk and one linen. I have been looking around however for some type of guideline as to what type of fold to use for certain occasions.

I'm more a fan of flat folds and would use points for more formal occasions. Is there something unusual about only using flat folds, even with a soft silk ps, sport coat, and jeans?

I saw a youtube video which some woman on dabbler stated that due to the unstructured look of the puff, it's the best choice for casual wear.

I am just getting into pocket squares myself...

 

[TheFoo]

I like silk poofed and linen folded neatly.

 

[voxsartoria]

Originally Posted by mafoofan

I like silk poofed and linen folded neatly.

You missed your chance to cement your own iconography by referring to liking your silk squares foofed.


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[TheFoo]

Originally Posted by voxsartoria

You missed your chance to cement your own iconography by referring to liking your silk squares foofed.

Better to let others do it for me. Thank you.

 

[ProfessorShak]

The fold I use may not be considered a TV or presidential. I fold the square like you would a TV or prez, making sure the width is enough to fit the pocket, but I fold it in half, making the top round off instead of showing the edges. It stays in the pocket and shows the pattern well.

 

[voxsartoria]

Who uses an origami fold? This x-wing fighter...

...could really be trick.


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[JordanH.]

this is how i fold mine. just sorta stuff it in for this appearance (i think it's better than other ones).

 

[TheFoo]

Originally Posted by voxsartoria

Sweet. Now let's see someone do an origami B-Wing.

 

[embowafa]

Originally Posted by mafoofan

Sweet. Now let's see someone do an origami B-Wing.

Is the 'gundam' fold OK for an interview?