How to Pack Tops and Shirts for Vacation

You want your clothing for vacation to come out of the suitcase wrinkle free and ready to wear. It's not as hard as it sounds but does take a bit of careful packing. Fold your button down shirts to keep them in top condition. If it's a longer vacation, roll tops and shirts to fit into a smaller space.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Folding

1. Lay the shirt or top front side down on a flat surface.

2. Fold the sleeves so that they lie against the back of the shirt. It's okay to fold the torso of the shirt in about 2 inches with the sleeves. For a sleeveless shirt, just fold the sides in 2 to 3 inches.

3. Turn the bottom of the shirt up 3 to 4 inches and smooth it with your hand.

4. Pull the top of the shirt back to meet the bottom edge. This folds it perfectly in half.

5. Place the outside edge of the fold against the outside of the suitcase. The collar is toward the middle.

Rolling

6. Follow Step 1 to 3 in Section 1 for folding.

7. Continue to roll from the bottom of the shirt in 3-inch segments until you reach the top of the item.

8. Stack your rolled items together inside the suitcase. Rolled clothing also fits nicely into a duffel bag.

Tips & Warnings

• Plastic bags reduce friction between clothing items when packing. Recycle your dry-cleaner bags which work best for preventing wrinkles.