Have you ever seen those little handkerchiefs tucked neatly into the breast pocket of men’s suits? Okay, I realize now that I’m not talking to the visually impaired. Now, question number two: have you ever wondered how they get those things to look so neat and tidy? Well, I know I did. Until recently, I was convinced that the pocket square of a suit came with it, already folded. I had no idea that pocket squares were handkerchiefs.

Only the keenest of keen eyes may be able to spot the subtle differences, but there are dozens of different folds. Yeah, I know, I had no clue either. Not only did I think they were all the same, but I was positive that they weren’t removable. If you’re interested, we’ll run over a few folding lessons for pocket squares. Neckties aren’t the only accessory that stands out when wearing a suit. A correctly folded pocket square speaks volumes about your fashion sense.

Let’s start with the simple stuff. With pocket squares, you have a 1, 2, 3 and 4-point fold. For beginners, let’s start out with the 1-point and go from there. Lay your pocket square down in the shape of a diamond. Then, fold it in half (like a triangle), and then fold the left corner to the right and the right corner to the left. You should be left with something that looks like an open envelope. This is the 1-point technique for pocket squares.

Next, for the 2-point, we’ll start off and finish the exact same way. Lay out pocket square out like a diamond, only when you fold it in half, make sure the top points are overlapping. Then, fold the corners are with the 1-point pocket squares and you should be left with 2 sharp points on top.

For the 3-point pocket square, repeat steps one and two of the 2-point. Now, instead of folding the bottom left corner to the right, you want to fold it up until it’s overlapping at the top, creating 3 points. How, fold the right corner in as with the previous pocket squares, and now you have the 3-point.

The 4-point pocket square requires that you fold every corner overlapping at the top. Follow the 3-point fold exactly, only for the last corner, overlap it at the top. What you’ll be left with is a single point to stick into your pocket.

There are plenty of other folding styles you can use for pocket squares, but once you have the 4-points down, you can experiment with different styles and find the perfect fold to suit you. And if you don’t like your pocket squares folded at all, you can also stuff them into your pocket for a more rustic look. When someone asks you what type of fold you’re using, just tell them that it’s a secret.