Everyone has unintentionally shrunk a shirt or two—and it's usually near devastating. But what if that’s exactly the goal? If you're trying to get a more tailored fit, rescue a thrift store find, or ...

If the care label says the cotton shirt was preshrunk, you won't be able to make it any smaller. Shrinking a cotton shirt to a smaller size requires hot water that may cause colors to fade or dyes to ...