Pocket towel, called Pocket Square in English, is also called square towel. Used to put it in the chest pocket of a suit jacket, although the small space reflects the taste and interest of men. In addition, at the end of the year, various parties came one after another. When male compatriots dressed up, pocket towels became an important accessory to express their personal style and fashion taste.
Common pocket towels are usually linen, wool, cotton and silk square towels with the size of 12* 12. But in fact, any material and size square towel can be used as a pocket square towel. As long as it is thin enough, it can be folded into the pocket on the chest of the suit without being bloated.
Pocket towels have come a long way since their birth. In ancient times, they were used as handkerchiefs for personal hygiene. It was not until the19th century that two-piece suits were all the rage that men began to carry clean handkerchiefs in their chest pockets and then transfer them to their trousers pockets after use. It was not until the early 20th century that pocket towels began to glow with new life. Due to the appearance of various fresh and creative folding shapes, they have replaced simple cleaning products and become fashion accessories.
Before, Shen Li had a special article about the folding method of pocket towels (click to view details). Recently, many users have asked how to fold pocket towels, which is actually very simple. Let me take you back to four classic folding methods in common use.
▲ Straight flat pocket Square Fold
The straight-line folding method, which exposes the length of about 1 cm and puts it flat in the pocket, is a slightly formal folding method and is widely used in business men's wear. The folding method is also the simplest, and the style is mostly used for pure white pocket towels. Simple style, simple folding way, very natural and friendly, not too artificial.
How to:
1. Fold the towel into a rectangle and then into a square;
2. Fold both ends in half according to the width of the pocket;
3. Finally, the lower half is slightly folded and inserted into the pocket;
▲ Right-angle folding method? Point pocket square
The common folding method is to fold the handkerchief diagonally, and then put the sharp corners evenly in the pocket to ensure its smooth and appropriate appearance. The style is not suitable for too fancy square towel style, solid color, simple stripes and polka dots are better.
How to:
1. Fold square pairs into regular triangles;
2. Fold the two ends in half, so that the width of the pocket towel is consistent with the width of the jacket pocket;
3. Form a 90-degree triangle and insert it into the pocket;
▲ Two-point discount method? Two-point pocket square
The most commonly used pocket towel in formal occasions has a simple folding method. It is best to fold it with a hard pocket towel.
How to:
1. Create a two-corner hierarchy with staggered triangles;
2. The distance and width of the two corners can be adjusted by the wearer;
3. Finally, the surplus scarves on the left and right sides are concentrated in the middle until they can be put into the pocket;
▲ Blow-off method? Puff pocket square towel
This stacking method is sometimes called "blowing wrinkles" and is an ideal partner for everyday wear. It looks like the most casual pocket towel, but the folding method is also very simple. Square towel styles recommend classic flower patterns, paisley patterns and plaid patterns. However, it should be noted that this folded pocket towel is not suitable for dresses.
How to:
1. Pinch the center of the pocket towel to make it droop naturally;
2. It's like holding a cone upside down and winding it at will;
3. Arrange multi-level modeling at the entrance of the bag;
When attending formal occasions, it is suggested that the pocket towel fabric should be made of silk or pure wool with good luster, which should be coordinated with the tie to show its unique taste and style.
But no matter how its collocation changes, a pocket towel that has been carefully selected, washed, ironed and folded will always be an important detail accessory to highlight the wearer's taste and identity and create a gentleman's elegance. Women can easily distinguish "a real gentleman" from "a rookie who needs to practice" by pocket towels.
Should I put the pocket towel back in the cupboard directly after using it, or put it in the suit pocket directly, or throw it aside?
Don't!
The correct way is:
1, pocket towels also need ironing. Of course, they should be ironed before wearing them. In fact, it is best to iron them after using them. It only takes you 15 seconds to better protect your pocket towel, especially your silk pocket towel, except local tyrants.
But remember to be careful about the hem around when ironing, especially for high-quality products. This kind of wrapping is hand-rolled, and once it is ironed, it can't be restored to its original appearance.
After ironing, of course, it should be folded. The big square towel can be folded into small pieces, which is also my consistent practice.
3. Pocket towels are usually put in the pockets of suits, but that doesn't mean they don't need cleaning. It's just suggested not to be too frequent, such as 1-2 times a year. Of course, when cleaning pocket towels, different cleaning methods should be adopted according to different fabric materials. Silk should be dry-cleaned or hand-washed, but a small amount of washing liquid should be used; Wool material is as good as wool suit, and it is dry-cleaned once a year 1-2 times. The cotton and linen square towel can be used in the washing machine, so you must pay attention to the instructions on the washing label before cleaning to avoid making irreparable mistakes.
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