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Types of Pocket Square Folds

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Difficulty
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Best Fabric
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Presidential Fold (TV Fold)
Very easyFormalLinen or cottonFlat horizontal edge showing above the pocket, popularized by 1950s TV anchors and JFK, ultra-clean look
Puff Fold
Very easyBusiness to semi-formalSilkSoft bloom of fabric scrunched and tucked, casual elegance, most forgiving fold
One-Point Fold
EasyBusinessCottonSingle triangular point rising from the pocket, classic and symmetrical
Two-Point Fold
EasyBusiness formalCotton or linenTwo staggered triangular peaks, slightly more ornate than one-point
Three-Point Fold
MediumBusiness formalLinenThree staggered points fanning upward, considered peak gentleman territory
Four-Point Fold
MediumFormalLinenCrown-like arrangement of four points, a bold old-school statement
Crown Fold (Cagney Fold)
MediumBusinessSilkInverted puff with points sticking up, named after James Cagney's signature look
Cone Fold (Astaire)
HardBusinessSilkRolled into a soft cone then tucked, associated with Fred Astaire's elegance
Winged Puff
MediumSemi-formalSilkPuff with two folded wings protruding, blends casual puff with structured points
Diagonal Shell Fold
HardFormalSilkAccordion folded into a diagonal shell, very ornate dress fold
Rose Fold
Very hardWeddingSilkTwisted into a rosette bloom, dramatic centerpiece for weddings
Stairs Fold
HardFormalCottonTiered steps of fabric rising upward, architectural and showy
Weave Fold
Very hardFormalSilkInterwoven diamond pattern, expert-level fold for sartorialists
Scallop Fold
HardFormalLinenCurved scalloped edge showing above the pocket, elegant and feminine
Reverse Puff
EasyCasualSilkPuff inverted so the tails show instead of the bloom, modern minimalist twist

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