How To Shrink A Cotton Shirt

MSN: How to shrink a shirt that's too big for the perfect fit

These tips will help you shrink a shirt—on purpose. Typically, people want to take steps to avoid shrinking their clothing, and we take the necessary steps to avoid this common laundry mistake.

How to shrink a shirt that's too big for the perfect fit

InStyle: How to Shrink Shorts, Shirts, or Any Oversized Garment, for That Matter

How to Shrink Shorts, Shirts, or Any Oversized Garment, for That Matter

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There are two simple ways to do it, but both rely on the same element: heat. No matter whether they’re cotton, wool, linen or silk — cotton shrinks the most, silk the least — a combination of heat and ...

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Cosmopolitan: A Step-By-Step Guide on How to Shrink That Oversized Shirt You Love

A Step-By-Step Guide on How to Shrink That Oversized Shirt You Love

Hot water + high heat = shrinkage. Toss your cotton or wool item in the washer with hot water, then dry it on high heat to encourage it to shrink. Keep an eye on it. Check the garment periodically to ...

MSN: How To Shrink A Shirt: The Secret Fitting Hack Every Style Girl Needs

How To Shrink A Shirt: The Secret Fitting Hack Every Style Girl Needs

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Vogue: How to Shrink a Shirt on Purpose for the Perfect Fit

Most of us have mastered the art of accidentally shrinking clothes in the washing machine. But if someone were to ask, chances are, you couldn't tell them how to shrink a shirt—the right way, at least ...