How to fold properly

1

Make your T-shirts as compact as possible. Place your garment facedown, and bring the left half of the T-shirt to the center. Flip the short sleeve so that it faces the outer edge of the shirt. Repeat this with the right half of the garment before tucking the curved neckline into the shirt to create a rectangular shape. Fold the shirt once more to get it ready for storage.^[1]

• Stick to simple folds. While complex folds might be able to save you a little more space, they are more time-consuming to do and can make it hard to distinguish your shirts from one another.^[2]
• Once you’ve folded your shirt, you can keep it upright in your dresser or wardrobe drawer.
• This type of folding also comes handy when you want to fold T-shirts for travel since it can help you maximize space in your suitcase.
• If the T-shirt is on the larger side, consider folding it in thirds instead of halves.

2

Fold polo shirts lengthwise to store them. Place the shirt facedown on a flat surface and check that the shirt is completely buttoned before continuing. Tuck the sleeves into the center of the back, and fold the shirt in half so that the shoulders are touching. Complete the fold by bringing the bottom hem of the shirt to meet the collar.^[3]

• This method also works for dress shirts, or any shirt with buttons.

3

Fold tank tops into a small square.^[4] Set the tank top facedown on a flat surface before folding it in half lengthwise, making the garment look like a narrow rectangle. Next, fold the tank top in half again so that it forms a square. Store the tank top in a dresser, or in any place where it will fit.

• If your tank top has thinner straps, tuck them beneath the shirt.

4

Keep your dress wrinkle-free by folding it into a rectangle. Set your dress on a flat, smooth surface and brush out any obvious wrinkles from the garment. Fold the dress in half lengthwise and tuck a third of the skirt into the dress, making the garment look like a rectangle. Repeat this process on the opposite side of the skirt before folding it in half or in thirds.^[5]

• Smaller dresses can be folded in half, while larger dresses should be folded in thirds.
• If your dress is especially fancy, consider hanging it up instead of folding it.

5

Tuck in the sleeves when folding a long-sleeve shirt. Set your shirt facedown on a smooth surface, like a table. Bring one third of the shirt into the center, folding the long sleeves into an “L” shape as you go. Bring the neckline of the shirt down to the hem so that the garment looks like a rectangle. Fold it half one more time before storing it.^[6]

• With this method, you can store your long-sleeved shirts in an upright position.