Elevate Your Style: How to Fold a Perfect Pocket Square (Video Tutorial)

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✨ “This is the year you become a pocket square guy.”
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A pocket square is one of the smallest details in a suit—but it can have the biggest impact. And if you’ve ever found yourself fumbling with fabric in front of a mirror, wondering if you’re doing it right… you’re not alone.

That’s why this TikTok video from @menswearhouse blew up. With a clean demo of the blanket fold, it’s made the art of folding look way easier—and way cooler—than you thought.


🎥 Watch the Viral Fold in Action

“Bro came in clutch before my prom pics.” — actual TikTok comment


The Blanket Fold (aka the TikTok Fold)

What you’ll need:

  • A square (cotton, linen, or silk)
  • A suit or blazer with a breast pocket
  • 30 seconds

How to fold it:

  1. Lay the pocket square flat on a table.
  2. Fold it diagonally into a triangle.
  3. Fold one corner inward to make a neat rectangle.
  4. Fold the other corner over the top so it matches your pocket’s width.
  5. Slide it into your breast pocket with just the top edge peeking out.

That’s it. No stress. No weird origami moves.

It’s sharp. It’s minimal. It works.


When to Use It

The blanket fold works for just about every dressed-up moment:

  • Prom night
  • Weddings (guest or groom)
  • Job interviews
  • Date nights when you’re going for effort, not extra
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And it’s especially great if you’re just getting into style and want to ease into the details without feeling like you’re “trying too hard.”


Want to Switch It Up? Try These 4 Other Folds

1. The Presidential Fold

  • Fold into a clean rectangle
  • Only a sliver of the square shows
  • Ideal for job interviews and black-tie events

2. The Puff Fold

  • Pinch the center, let the fabric puff naturally
  • Great for casual weddings or dinner parties

3. The One-Point Fold

  • Classic triangle point up
  • A little flair with structure

4. The Crown Fold (Three-Point)

  • Tri-folded for visual impact
  • Bold and perfect for standout moments

Pro Tips to Nail the Look

  • Match smartly: Don’t match your pocket square exactly to your tie—complement it instead.
  • Fabric first: Stiffer fabrics = cleaner folds. Silk = better puffs.
  • Keep it simple: A neat fold always beats a messy one. Don’t overthink it.

Real talk: If it looks like you tried, you already win.


Where to Go From Here

Ready to complete the look?
Shop Pocket Squares at Men’s Wearhouse

Want to learn more style tricks?
Explore the How-To Hub


Final Thought: TikTok Might’ve Just Fixed Your Fit

It’s the little things. A pocket square fold that takes 30 seconds could be the difference between “dressed up” and “looking sharp.”

So grab a square. Fold it once. Slide it in. And if someone compliments it?

Just tell them: “TikTok taught me.”

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