Packing a suitcase so that everything arrives at your destination unwrinkled is an art, but it’s one we all can learn.
Here are some tips along with a video to guide you from realsimple.com:
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Gather your clothes
Gather all the garments you may need on your trip, then edit down your choices so you don’t overpack-a common mistake. Put back at least half of the items you think you need.
Tip: Pack double-duty garments, like yoga pants that moonlight as pajamas. A sarong can double as a wrap.
Roll your clothes
Tightly roll softer, wrinkle-resistant garments, like T-shirts and cotton pants, and place them along the base of the bag. Jeans should be rolled, too.
Place folded items on top
Next, fold stiffer and/or wrinkle-prone garments like starched cotton shirts and blazers. Layer these folded items over the rolled clothes
Drape longer pieces like pants and skirts
Fold longer items in half, filling the length of the bag with them, alternating waists with hems at the ends.
Tip: Pick bulkier items to wear on the plane or in the car so they don’t take up precious luggage space.
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Add smaller items
Fold longer items in half, filling the length of the bag with them, alternating waists with hems at the ends.
Tip: Pick bulkier items to wear on the plane or in the car so they don’t take up precious luggage space.
Choose your shoes wisely
Pick three pairs of shoes, like a casual sandal, sneakers, and an evening shoe -go for styles that can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion. Wear the heaviest pair and pack the others along the sides of your suitcase in resealable bags.
8Pack your jewelry
Stow inexpensive jewelry in a seven-day plastic pillbox or a 35-millimeter film canister. Wear any fine jewelry en route to ensure it won’t get lost or stolen.
Line suitcase with belts
Snake belts around the perimeter of the bag. Then cover the whole pile with a dry-cleaning bag. Thanks to the bag’s slippery surface, folded clothes won’t stay in one place long enough for creases to set.
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