How to give a dress shirt a more casual look by washing?

[lex400]

So I'm a big guy and really like buying dress shirts b/c they are sized.

My question is... how can I wash them in a way that will give them a more "j crew secret wash look/feel?"

I was thinking maybe washing them with borax and a ton of fabric softener.

Anyone have any experience with this?


---also wouldn't mind breaking in the collar somehow as well.

 

[westinghouse]

Wash in hot water and throw in the drier on high heat a few times.

 

[Gus]

It really depends upon the fabric but I think you will have the best results if you get oxford cloth and just hang to dry and don't iron.

 

[yfyf]

Wash and abuse. However the casual look really only comes out with heavier, textured fabrics like oxfords. A well worn fine cloth shirt can sometimes just look sad.

 

[clotheshorse69]

American Eagle sells frayed and pre-wrinkled shirts. Maybe you should try them?