How to Keep a Dress Wrinkle-Free in a Suitcase
Going on a trip? Knowing how to properly pack a suitcase is a skill every traveler should have. You'll minimize wrinkles and maximize the usable space in your suitcase. Dresses, especially those made out of stiffer materials, pose a particular problem when it comes to packing. They shouldn't be rolled or folded like other items because they're so prone to wrinkling. If you know the right techniques, your dresses and other garments will make it safely to your destination without a wrinkle in sight. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Pack your suitcase with the rest of your clothing, excluding shoes, belts, toiletries and any other small items until later.
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Fold your dress in half or in thirds, depending on the length of the dress and the size of your suitcase. To reduce wrinkles, nestle soft garments like T-shirts or camisoles into the folds. Lay the dress down flat and place a shirt on top of it. Fold the dress back over the shirt so the shirt fits snugly into the dress. The extra padding will prevent creases from forming while your dress is packed your suitcase.
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Wrap the dress in a plastic dry cleaning bag or trash bag. Smooth out any wrinkles that may appear. The slippery plastic will serve as a barrier between your clothes and your suitcase, preventing anything from staying in one position long enough to create wrinkles.
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Lay the wrapped, folded dress on top of the rest of your packed clothing.
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Pack small items like belts, undergarments and toiletries around the perimeter of the suitcase, taking special care not to pinch the dress between items.
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