How to easily fold your dress shirt

Folding your dress shirts can be tricky if it’s not done properly. If you want to wear your dress shirt soon after unpacking it, it helps to fold it in a way that minimises wrinkles. Continue reading to learn how to fold your dress shirt as efficiently as possible.

Avoid wrinkles while folding

A common question is whether it’s possible to fold a dress shirt without causing wrinkles. The short answer is, unfortunately, no. No matter which method you use - folding, rolling or otherwise - the fabric will crease as it is folded and compressed. If you want to minimise wrinkles as much as possible, the easiest option is to iron your dress shirt after unpacking it or use a small steamer.

A step-by-step guide on how to fold your dress shirt

When you’re on the go, things become much easier if you plan and pack properly. Follow this simple step-by-step guide to pack your dress shirts as efficiently as possible.

1. Start by laying your buttoned dress shirt flat. Not every button needs to be fastened, but buttoning the top, middle and bottom buttons is a good idea.

2. Can After you’ve completed the step above, flip the dress shirt over to the other side.

3. Fold one sleeve over to the other side, keeping a straight line at the armhole.

4. Fold the same sleeve once again in order for the cuff to touch the collar.

5. Fold the other sleeve over, again while keeping a straight line at the armhole fold. Following, fold the same sleeve up towards the already folded sleeve.

6. Next, fold one side of the dress shirt one-third of the way lengthwise. Keep in mind to do this step carefully.

7. Repeat the above step on the other side of the dress shirt.

8. To finish off, fold the bottom of the dress shirt one-third of the way up, then fold it once again up to the top.