Vol.13 Elevate Dressing with Pocket Square ~Hiroyuki Tokano

15.01.2026

BUSINESS

Carrying a pocket square will help increase weight around the chest. and gives an elegant image to the person who carries it It can be said that it is necessary to prevent dressing in the business sector from feeling monotonous

 

“You have to go to a wedding but don’t know how to fold a pocket square.” These problems often occur to many people who are not used to carrying pocket squares in their daily life

 

Since pocket square culture is not as rooted in Japan as it is in Europe and the United States, many of you may be embarrassed to ask about it

 

But just by adding this small component, it will create a very different image

 

There are several ways to fold pocket squares, on this occasion two of which are the most basic are recommended

 

If you have a problem “I’m bored with the suit I wear regularly” or “What gift should I give?” Pocket Square is the most convenient and cost-effective solution

 

Let’s get to know how to fold pocket squares. To come and enjoy dressing on another level, shall we?

Straight Fold

Or the Japanese call it TV Fold because journalists on television often fold in this way. It doesn’t make it stand out too much and can be said to be the most common way to fold

 

 

By adding a corner edge to the chest area, the porter has a sharp-looking manly image

❶fold in half first

❶fold in half first

❷then fold in half again to form a square

❷then fold in half again to form a square

The important point is to fit the corners together!

The important point is to fit the corners together!

❸folds to match the size of the pocket

❸folds to match the size of the pocket

❹folds the bottom according to the depth of the pocket

❹folds the bottom according to the depth of the pocket

❺Put it in your pocket and arrange it straight

❺Put it in your pocket and arrange it straight

Puff Fold

Charming with a natural style that doesn’t look too snooty. Can show the roughness that the porter has already calculated

 

 

The soft, fluffy shape makes the chest area look elegant, and goes well with the casual style

❶Grab the pleats in the middle and lift them up to look fluffy

❶Grab the pleats in the middle and lift them up to look fluffy

❷Hold and lift the opposite side without losing shape

❷Hold and lift the opposite side without losing shape

❸Put it in your pocket with the inflated side on top

❸Put it in your pocket with the inflated side on top

❹The important point is not to deform the inflated side

❹The important point is not to deform the inflated side

❺style appropriately

❺style appropriately