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fairy loop

The small loop of fabric on the back of a man's dress shirt is called a fairy loop. Created in the 1960's as a way to hang the shirt from a hook without creating wrinkles, its official name is locker loop. It is unclear how the term fairy loop came into use.
"Thanks, but no. I do not need a hanger, I will use the fairy loop to hang my shirt."
by ElCommissioner April 14, 2021
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