How To: Iron a Dress Shirt

1.Iron the collar
Start with the underside of the collar, working from the center out to the points to avoid creasing. Flip the shirt over, and repeat on the outside of the collar.

2.Iron the shoulders
Secure one shoulder over the narrow end of the board and iron from the yoke (the point where the collar meets the arm and the body of the shirt) to the center of the back. Repeat on the other shoulder.

3.Iron the cuffs and sleeves
Lay one sleeve flat on the board with buttons or cuff-link holes facing up. Iron the inside of the cuff first, then flip the sleeve over to iron the outside of the cuff. Next, iron the sleeve, beginning with the front side. Repeat with the other sleeve.

4.Iron the front and back
Iron both front panels, then flip the shirt over and iron the back. Use a spritz of water for any stubborn wrinkles.

5.Iron between the buttons
Next, tackle the placket (the panel where the buttons are). Take care to iron between the buttons; ironing over them can break buttons or scratch your iron's plate.