Best way to transport a suit unwrinkled?
Aug 28, 2016, 6:54 am
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Best way to transport a suit unwrinkled?
I'm flying out for a job interview soon.
In the past, I've only attended stuff that required dressing up in my home city.
I'd like to make a good impression, so I'm thinking about how to make sure my suit doesn't get wrinkled. (It's dry clean only, so I don't think ironing is an option?)
Anyways, if any FTers have advice I'd appreciate it.
(I'm leaning towards just packing a second dress shirt that can be ironed on site and wearing it through security)
In the past, I've only attended stuff that required dressing up in my home city.
I'd like to make a good impression, so I'm thinking about how to make sure my suit doesn't get wrinkled. (It's dry clean only, so I don't think ironing is an option?)
Anyways, if any FTers have advice I'd appreciate it.
(I'm leaning towards just packing a second dress shirt that can be ironed on site and wearing it through security)
Aug 28, 2016, 10:40 am
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not if you're lucky enough to be on a plane with a closet (and -- presuming you're not traveling in F -- if you can very nicely persuade the FA to let you hang it there)
alternatively, if the overhead bins are long enough, it IS possible to place a garment bag flat (or reasonably so) on top of the rollaboards and other articles therein
alternatively, if the overhead bins are long enough, it IS possible to place a garment bag flat (or reasonably so) on top of the rollaboards and other articles therein
Aug 28, 2016, 7:50 pm
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Here is what I do when I travel short haul for business. Usually in economy.
I wear one suit. I have an identical suit packed in my luggage. Odds are between the one I'm wearing and the one I've got packed, there will be something approrpriate to wear.
Another option is to FedEx to your hotel. Pack a suit in a comfortably big box, lots of padding. It will cost you a fortune, but if you're flying to an interview it might be worth it.
Chuck
I wear one suit. I have an identical suit packed in my luggage. Odds are between the one I'm wearing and the one I've got packed, there will be something approrpriate to wear.
Another option is to FedEx to your hotel. Pack a suit in a comfortably big box, lots of padding. It will cost you a fortune, but if you're flying to an interview it might be worth it.
Chuck
Aug 28, 2016, 8:41 pm
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sure you can iron. most hotels in the U.S. at least provide an ironing board and iron. a light touch will get the wrinkles out. or you can hang clothes in the bathroom and run a bath/shower. sometimes hanging clothes overnight is sufficient. on my longer trips, i often bring 4-5 dress slacks and corresponding shirts--no matter how you pack, they will get at least a little wrinkled.
Aug 28, 2016, 10:22 pm
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not if you're lucky enough to be on a plane with a closet (and -- presuming you're not traveling in F -- if you can very nicely persuade the FA to let you hang it there)
alternatively, if the overhead bins are long enough, it IS possible to place a garment bag flat (or reasonably so) on top of the rollaboards and other articles therein
alternatively, if the overhead bins are long enough, it IS possible to place a garment bag flat (or reasonably so) on top of the rollaboards and other articles therein
You can always say it is your wedding suit if you are worried about it. They might take better care of it if you are in economy. If you are up front they will do anything you want!!
Good luck!
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Aug 29, 2016, 2:37 am
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I've had good luck with flight attendants putting my suit jacket in the plane closet. I think it's underutilized these days.
You might see if your hotel offers pressing service. Full service hotels may even do it in-house. And you could see if there's a cleaner nearby who can press your suit, "while you wait".
http://www.usatoday.com/story/hotelc...-best/1977931/
You might see if your hotel offers pressing service. Full service hotels may even do it in-house. And you could see if there's a cleaner nearby who can press your suit, "while you wait".
http://www.usatoday.com/story/hotelc...-best/1977931/
Aug 29, 2016, 6:54 am
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If I only need one suit and it is a short trip, I will usually wear the suit on the flight. When I pack a suit, I will use one of the garment bags that came with, and is sized to, my Titan luggage. I've tried the special folding methods seen on the internet, and they work, but not any better than a garment bag, I think. They are good if you need to fold it real small for a carryon.
Aug 29, 2016, 11:15 am
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From my experience of years of weekly travel: however you transport your suit, get a small spray bottle and lightly spray/mist the suit's wrinkles with water. Leave the suit on its hanger and the wrinkles will go in short order. It's much quicker and easier than hanging in the bathroom with a hot shower running. I also routinely do it for folded slacks and for no-iron shirts which come out of a suitcase with wrinkles. I use the spray at the end of the day, as well, for suits, blazers, etc. It takes out the wrinkles that you get across the back from wearing the jacket while sitting in a chair, wrinkles at the knees, etc.
Aug 29, 2016, 6:08 pm
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