First, never fold a warm shirt. If you just ironed it, let it cool down for five minutes—or it’ll wrinkle as if you never folded it at all. Second, do not crease the collar. That’s like putting a dent in your face. If you must, use a collar stay or a business card to keep it straight.
Third, and this is the one I’m guilty of: folding while drunk or tired. I packed an entire suitcase at 2 AM after a wedding once. The next day, my shirt looked like origami—but not the good kind. Don’t be that person. Fold when you’re awake enough to care.
How To Use A Shirt Folder
What to Do If You Still Get Wrinkles
You’re human. It happens. Hang the shirt in the bathroom while you take a hot shower. The steam will relax the fibers like a spa day. Or, if you’re desperate, use a travel-sized wrinkle-release spray. It smells like chemicals, but nobody will notice when you’re shaking hands with the CEO.
Another secret: Use a hairdryer on low heat while the shirt is hanging. Point it at the wrinkles, and they’ll disappear like your dignity after a karaoke night. Just don’t burn it. We’re not making toast.
