If you need a stiff press, you can use some starch while ironing. This was a common practice when ironing my military uniforms. How much starch and what kind of starch comes down to preference, but most men don’t need any starch at all.

Steaming clothes is an increasingly popular option. It’s a gentle way to get rid of wrinkles, and it doesn’t create creases.

Steamers let heat, a little bit of water and gravity to do most of the work. The only downside is having to own an entirely separate piece of equipment.

Another option is to get your clothes pressed at the dry cleaner. Just be sure to let them know how you like your clothes. My uniforms were always heavy starch (as crisp as possible), but that’s on the extreme end of the spectrum.

Another great option is the iron-in-a-bottle method (i.e., wrinkle releasing spray). You can spray this product on the clothes and gently smooth the wrinkles out with your hands.

Wrinkle releaser also works as a fabric refresher since it usually has a fresh scent built in. I wouldn’t use this product on something as nice as a dress shirt unless I had to, but it’s a good way to freshen up a few tee shirts in a matter of seconds.

Hanging Up Your Shirts

Just because you sprung for the “no ironing required wrinkle-free” dress shirts doesn’t mean you can leave them wadded up in a ball in the corner of your closet until you need to wear them.

Hanging up your shirts properly preserves the collars and extends the life of the shirts. I recommend using wood hangers whenever hanging up your shirts; however, thicker plastic hangers can do the trick as well.

When you hang your button-up and polo shirts, always button the top button to prevent the collar from sagging.

Speaking of which, if your shirts have removable collar stays, be sure to remove them prior to washing, then put them back immediately after ironing.