The document provides instructions for folding a pocket square in two common styles - flat and one point. It first gives a brief history of pocket squares, noting their origins in the 1400s as handkerchiefs carried by nobility and their rise in popularity as a men's fashion accessory from the 1920s-1930s. The instructions then outline the step-by-step process for creating each fold, with the flat fold resulting in a simple rectangular shape and the one point fold forming a diamond shape.

1. How to Fold a Pocket SquareWould you like to add a simple splash of color and elegance to any men’s suit?Add a Pocket Square.

2. History of the Pocket Square“A King’s Kleenex” - Richard II of England (1400s)Handkerchiefs became a fashion trend, and so ornate that they were shared as a token of love between men and women. (Clean ones to be sure)In the 1920’s and 30’s pocket squares became a standard accessory as did bow ties, hats and even canes.Many folds are used today, with names like; the Architect, the Presidential, the Cagney, the Cooper, the Astaire, the Puff.

3. Flat Pocket Square FoldFlat Pocket SquareSteps1.Lay the pocket square flat with the two top corners horizontal.Fold the left edge over so the left edge meets the middle of the square. Repeat the fold so the folded edge meets the outside right edge of the pocket square. Fold the bottom up, twice, with the final fold just short of the top of the square.Carefully place the square into your breast suit pocket so the top edge is above and straight across the top of the breast pocket.2.3. 4.

4. One Point Pocket Square FoldOne Point Pocket Square StepsLay the pocket square flat with one corner point up, the other point down.Fold the bottom corner up to meet the top corner.Fold the left corner to the right, so that the corner meets the middle of the bottom edge.Fold the right corner to the left, so the corner meets the middle of the bottom edge. Fold the left edge and right edges in to meet the bottom of the diamond shape. Fold the bottom edge up to meet the bottom of the diamond shape.Carefully place the square into your breast suit pocket , point to the top.2.1.3.4.5.6.7.