Keeping a Mini Skirt Crisp Between Wears

On a short skirt, every crease is in view.

A mini skirt has very little fabric, and all of it shows. A crease across the front, a hem that has started to curl, or a waistband that has stretched out of shape is right at eye level, with no extra length to hide it. Keeping a mini crisp comes down to a few habits that protect those three places.

Hang It From the Waistband

Folding a short skirt in a drawer puts a crease straight across the front, usually right where it will be seen. Hang it instead, on a hanger with clips fixed at the waistband, and let it fall straight down. Space the clips near the side seams so they do not leave marks on the front.

Keep the Hem Flat

A short hem curls more easily than a long one, because there is no weight below it to pull it straight. When the edge starts to roll, lay the skirt flat, put a cotton cloth over the hem, and press straight down along it with the iron, lifting rather than sliding. Let it cool flat before you hang it, since the fabric sets as it cools.

Look After the Waistband

The waistband carries the whole skirt, so it takes the most stress. Close the zipper and any button before washing or hanging, which stops the band from twisting. Follow the care label for water temperature and drying, and skip high heat, which can make a waistband lose its shape faster than the rest of the skirt.

Packing a Mini

For a trip, close the zipper and roll the skirt from the waistband down into a loose tube, then lay it on top of everything else in the bag. Rolling avoids a sharp crease across the front, and hanging it for an hour on arrival lets any small wrinkles fall out.

And the Sweater Above It

A knit sweater wants the opposite treatment. Knit stretches under its own weight, and a relaxed sweater carries more of it, so fold it flat in a drawer instead of hanging it. A hanger pushes bumps into the shoulders and slowly lengthens the body. More care questions are answered on our FAQs page.

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