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A button-down shirt is a wardrobe essential that you probably have in many versions; a white for events with a black tie, a classic striped for a day at the office or a relaxed version for the weekend.
If you’re short on space to hang hangers, there are folding methods that will help you save space and prevent your shirts from creasing.
Folding a buttoned shirt can seem a little daunting and requires a little more attention than folding a simple t-shirt, but if you follow our step-by-step guide, you’ll be able to do it in no time:
Fold into a rectangle
Take a buttoned shirt and lay it out on a flat surface with the button side facing down. Make sure it’s fully buttoned, then gently place it on the surface so the collar doesn’t pinch and smooth out the creases and wrinkles of the shirt.
Take the right sleeve and fold it towards the center of the shirt. Do the same with the left sleeve and flatten both. This will form a V.
Separate the cuff of the right sleeve and bring it to the top of the sleeve, essentially folding the sleeve in half. Do the same with the left sleeve, so that both are folded in half.
Starting at the bottom of the shirt, fold it about a third and then fold it again so that the top crease lines up with the shirt collar.
Turn the garment over so the button side faces up and you have a neatly folded rectangle-shaped shirt that can easily be stowed away in a dresser drawer.
wrap around
The roll-up method is best suited for buttoned-up shirts with a soft texture and a relaxed style, such as flannel shirts. Start by placing the buttoned shirt on a flat surface, such as a table or bed, with the front facing up, and smooth it out.
Take the right side and fold the shirt in three, then take the sleeve and fold it diagonally so that the right side of the shirt is straight. Do the same with the left side: fold the shirt in three and place the left sleeve diagonally. You should have a thin rectangle-shaped shirt by now.
Roll the shirt up like a Swiss roll from the collar. Using firm, even strokes to avoid creases, keep rolling until you are inches from the bottom of the shirt.
Take the rolled up part and carefully insert it into the bottom opening of the shirt to secure it completely. This way, it does not unroll and can be stored easily and neatly inside a drawer.
Fold like in the shops
This is a good way to keep button-down shirts fresh and beautiful. Take the part and place it on a flat surface with the button side facing down. Leave it buttoned, as this will help keep the folds even.
With the right sleeve, fold it so that the cuff is in line with the bottom of the shirt. Then take the left sleeve and do the same. The sleeves will overlap, so flatten them and make sure they fit snugly together.
Take the bottom of the shirt and fold it a few centimeters so that you have a nice clean crease. Then, fold it again so that the last fold lines up with the collar. Finally, stack on the shelves for wrinkle-free storage.
How to store folded buttoned shirts
There are several ways to store folded buttoned shirts to preserve a neat fold and prevent them from creasing. The shirts folded into rectangles according to the first method can be stored upright in a drawer.
Use drawer dividers or boxes to create compartments to keep pieces in place and separate them according to different types. Keep them rolled up the same way, by placing them in crates or arranging them on dividers.
For buttoned shirts folded using the third method, stack them on a shelf. Keep the stacks short as this will prevent the shirts on the bottom from being squeezed under the weight of too many pieces.
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Source: Terra
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