How to Fold Dress Slacks

Properly folding dress slacks when packing luggage can eliminate the worry of wrinkles and the need for ironing or steaming upon arrival at your destination. You could, alternatively, use a garment bag to hang the pants, also ensuring a wrinkle-free arrival.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Hold the pants out in front of you by the waistband. The pants should be hanging freely but creased at the zipper. They should look like 1 leg, not 2, if you hold them properly.

2. Find the pleats or natural creases down the center of each leg. Follow the pleats all the way down the leg on both sides of both legs. There should be a total of 4 pleats. Make sure to line them up properly 1 leg on top of the other down to the cuffs.

3. Take hold of the pants with 1 hand at the waistband and 1 hand at the cuff. Fold the pants in half horizontally as if placing them over a hanger. Readjust the pleats and alignment as necessary.

4. Roll the pants gently and loosely starting with the folded (hanger) side, not the waistband. Now you're ready to carefully place them in your suitcase. Bon voyage!