So what are the best ways to shrink shirts made of different fabrics? Priya Raj, founder of SAUCE, a personal shopping and styling brand that procures and restores new and vintage luxury garments, shared some tips with InStyle. For denim, polyester, and cotton, Raj recommends using the hottest setting on your washer and then immediately putting the garment in the dryer, also under the highest heat setting.

For cashmere and wool, it's best to skip the washing machine altogether and use a spray bottle full of water. After spritzing the shirt, "Fold [the garment] on itself, so that the wet sides are together, and press down," Raj instructs. "Repeat on the backside of the garment, then turn it inside out and do the same. Now put it in the dryer for 20 minutes on high heat then on low heat for 20 minutes. This will get it down by about a full dress size."

It is also important to take your time. Go slow, and check the shirt you want to shrink often to make sure that it is reducing evenly and that you haven't gone too far. And before you lose an afternoon buried in frustration, double-check that the shirt hasn't been pre-shrunk already by its manufacturers. Best of luck and happy shrinking!