If you travel on business, or even on vacation to a destination requiring formal attire (upscale restaurants, weddings), then you’ve had to deal with the ‘Suit Packing Conundrum’:
A) Wear it on the plane, endure being uncomfortable and possibly fall victim to spills and creases besmirching your best jacket, or
B) Pack it and just plan to iron at your destination, possibly even having to lug your own iron.
Neither of these are ideal. We all know that flight attendant X will be having one of his more clumsy days with circumnavigating the coffee, destination: your suit. And forget about option B, that’s for people who can actually iron a suit without leaving shiny stripes reminiscent of a 1980s Adidas cross-over garment.
How about option C (for Cool): Pack your suit and have it arrive pretty much pristine and ready to wear? Even if you’re the guy who rolls all his clothes because it’s just easier and can’t refold a shirt in a store to save your life, fear not. We’ve got simple techniques fit for the masses.
Three key things to keep in mind before we get down to specifics:
- Pack in a way that leaves a little air to prevent crushing, but without allowing items to shift around a lot. Movement creates creases so keep your packing game tight.
- Have an eye for fabrics because they aren’t all created equal. Linen isn’t a good choice because breathing on it c