How to fold a scarf into a jacket pocket?

Today, a pocket square is not an obligatory attribute of a man's image. However, some people choose such an accessory for themselves, complementing their outfits with them both in everyday life and for special celebrations.

They began to use such scarves a long time ago, back in Ancient Greece. At that time, they were only worn by wealthy aristocrats who put them on public display. After all such shawls were considered special luxury items... Although they were needed in order to protect their sense of smell from unpleasant odors at the moment when a rich man walked past poor areas. Then the scarf was folded so that it was always at hand without taking up much space.

In the 30s of the last century, a scarf, with the filing of Hollywood actors, became a necessary accessory for a young gentleman. They were worn in the pockets of tailcoats or vests. As a rule, neutral shades were chosen, but there were also fans to complement their image with some catchy element. In this case, the scarf was folded only so that it looked spectacularly out of the pocket.

To create a stylish and effective look, you can use a pocket square or pocket square. A handkerchief tucked into a breast pocket is a handy detail that will complement an official bow.

Business men prefer to wear these scarves in the pocket of their jacket or vest. If the image is also complemented by a tie, then these two details should be combined with each other. As a rule, they are either made in similar shades, or one accessory is brighter. For example, a tie can be printed, and a handkerchief can be plain.

There are several ways to fold a pocket square beautifully. Not all of them are simple.

This method is considered the easiest. It helps to create an elegant and stylish look with little effort. To do this, you need to take a linen or silk scarf.

It must first be folded in half, and then in four. After that, the scarf must be put in the pocket so that the free ends are at the top on the right side.

In this way, a classic scarf can be folded. It is best to pay attention to monochromatic products. First, you need to bend it in half, and then four times. This must be done so that the free edges are directed downward, and the bend "looks" upward. Next, you need to bend the scarf diagonally, while slightly leveling into the corners from above.

Bend the left edge to the right side and trim the bottom fold. Then you need to bend the right edge and lean it against the top edge. After that a folded handkerchief must be tucked into a jacket pocket and gently straightened.

In addition to these two simple options, there are several more original ways to properly fit this product in your breast pocket.

For this method, you will need a scarf either in a cage or with patterns. First, you need to spread the pasha shawl on a flat surface, turning it at one angle towards you. Then the lower part of it must be pulled to the upper and laid so that in the end you get two corners located at the top. All the same must be done from the opposite side. Next, the accessory folded in this way needs to be laid out in the breast pocket and both of its edges should be aligned.

Many people call this way of laying out the "crown". Products here will be required either patterned or colored. Most often, this option is suitable for creating more informal images. To begin with, the scarf must be folded into a triangle, so that a fold forms at the bottom. In this case, the upper edges should not be connected to each other. There must be a distance between them. Further, the lower left corner must be bent up to form the third. The next step is to bend the lower right corner to the left. After that, the handkerchief folded in this way must be put in the pocket so that the corners of it look up.

The process of folding a scarf in this way is a bit similar to the previous one. The only difference is that you should end up with not three, but four corners. Therefore, you first need to fold the triangle, while forming a fold at the bottom. After that, be sure to make sure that the top edges do not touch each other. As a result, you should get two corners.

Further, the left edge, located below, must be folded up. Thus, the third corner is obtained. After that, the lower right edge must be folded up in the same way to get the fourth corner. Then the resulting corners must be combined with each other and laid out neatly in the jacket pocket so that all four corners look up.

This is another fun way to fold scarves. There are no clear lines here at all. This method is completely unsuitable for formal meetings. It is used by men who prefer bohemian parties or various celebrations.

To bring this option to life, you need to take the scarf by its middle with one hand. In this case, it is necessary that its edges are free. Then, with the other hand, you need to grip the scarf in the middle and form a kind of cloud.

To learn how to fold this product in this way, it is best to purchase a light silk or satin shawl, which will look more appropriate in this case. It develops in almost the same way as the "cloud". The only difference is that the free edges go up, not down.

This styling option works best for either a suit or a tuxedo. For this reason, it is rarely used, which at the same time makes it popular and stylish. To give the scarf the desired shape, you will first need to fold it into a triangle. There will be a fold in the top corner and a corner in the bottom corner.

Further, both ends must be bent down. The corners that have formed as a result of this must also be bent towards the middle of the scarf. After that, the winged "puff" must be stowed in the breast pocket. The fold should be on the outside.

In order to properly wear a scarf-pasha, you must follow certain rules and recommendations.

1. First of all, it is necessary that the men's suit, shirt, and also tie not only match, but also complement each other. If done correctly, you can insert a pocket square in your pocket. Before that, you need to make sure that its edges are well enough processed. After all, their shabby appearance can spoil the created image.
2. As for the choice of the scarf itself, you should not buy a product from the same fabric from which the tie is made. For example, a matte pocket square works best with a satin tie, and vice versa. The most common materials for creating scarves are considered materials such as silk or cotton. However, you can also find products made of flax or suede.
3. The size of the shawl is very important. It largely depends on the size of the pocket itself on a jacket or tuxedo, as well as on the chosen method of laying it. Among the most popular sizes, you should pay attention to the following: 30 by 30; 40 by 40 cm.However, others can be purchased if necessary. In their shape, scarves are most often square, less often rectangular.
4. Another important point is color. When choosing a scarf, one must remember that it should be in the same color scheme as a jacket or suit. However, in no case coincide with them in tone to tone, so as not to get lost against the same background. Small coincidences of the shade of the scarf with the prints on the selected tie are allowed.
5. When a pocket square is placed in a pocket, it is imperative that it looks natural and does not spoil the created image. It shouldn't stick out or sag. If we talk about the classics, then the scarf should not look out of the pocket by more than 3-4 centimeters. Some men prefer not to show this detail of their image at all, or they expose it by only a few millimeters.
6. To make the scarf more rigid, it can be initially starched, and then ironed well with an iron. This applies to those products that are made of linen or cotton. But silk handkerchiefs, on the contrary, can be damaged during ironing.
7. To prevent the scarf from "drowning" in your pocket, you need to put a small piece of cloth or an ordinary napkin under it. This will allow him to be at the desired height.
8. In order for the given shape not to disintegrate when walking, you can use special clamps made either of metal or plastic. With their help, you can fix all existing folds well.

See below for three visual ways to fold a scarf into a pocket.