How to Fold a Dress Shirt Without Wrinkles

Careful folding will result in a nearly wrinkle-free dress shirt.

While dress shirts in wrinkle-resistant blends of natural and synthetic fibers are available, most finer dress shirts are made of 100 percent cotton, linen or silk. These materials are especially prone to wrinkles. While it is ideal to hang a dress shirt, this may not be possible if you are travelling or short on storage space. Taking the time to fold a dress shirt correctly will help to keep major wrinkles at bay.

Things You'll Need

• Dress shirt
• Table

Instructions

1. Button the dress shirt. Place it face down on a table.

2. Fold the sleeves over the back of the shirt. The two sleeves should overlap each other. Smooth each sleeve.

3. Fold the two vertical sides of the shirt inwards.

4. Fold the shirt in half so that the collar side faces upwards. Smooth out any remaining wrinkles or creases.

Tips & Warnings

• For best results, make sure that the dress shirt is clean and freshly ironed before folding.

References

• The Ohio State University: Selecting Tailored Shirts and Blouses
• RealSimple: How to Fold a Dress Shirt