acp1119 Posted September 16, 2016 #1 Share Posted September 16, 2016 For all the guys out there (or their women who pack for them), do you use a suit bag to pack your suit (tux)? My husband has a nice one that also has zipper compartment for shoes and stuff and he wants to use it. It's not as convenient to carry as a roll along suitcase. So what's your thoughts. Thanks, Angela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVBill Posted September 16, 2016 #2 Share Posted September 16, 2016 (edited) My thoughts: If you're driving to the port - suit bag is great idea - But you'd need to carry it through the boarding process because if you don't, what's the point? If you're flying to the port - definitely not unless you're first class. It can't go in checked luggage without getting stuffed in a transport box and if you carry it onto the airplane you'll need to stuff it in the overhead if you are in coach. First Class, they'll hang it up for you. For our anniversary cruise, we flew in so I folded my suit into my full-size checked luggage and it looked fine once on board. Edited September 16, 2016 by WVBill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colonialinnkeeper Posted September 16, 2016 #3 Share Posted September 16, 2016 We used a garment bag once for suit and two cocktail dresses. We found it was a pain in the neck to deal with (in addition to our 2 other suitcases and a carry on) with little advantage. Both my husband's suit and tuxedo are tropical wool and easy to fold. The jacket is folded in half along the middle back seam and then the bottom of the jacket is folded up enough to fit the width of the suitcase. Pants are folded along natural crease and then in half about at the knees. Any wrinkles hang out in an hour or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skynight Posted September 16, 2016 #4 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Our suitcases have a hanger section with some retaining straps in the lid with a zipper cover. Just place on a hanger and fold it up to fit in the zippered area. When you arrive just re-hang in the closet. Never had a problem. The shirts and ties we fold and place into zip lock bags like we do all the rest of our clothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esprit Posted September 16, 2016 #5 Share Posted September 16, 2016 I simply fold my two dinner jackets in half with the sleeves folded in at right angles and place them in the middle of my suitcase. The few creases that appear soon fall out. I've done it this way for 15 years now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potstech Posted September 16, 2016 #6 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Wish I could help but I never take a suit on a cruise. And Yes I eat every evening in the MDR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geocruiser Posted September 16, 2016 #7 Share Posted September 16, 2016 This might help. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wq0L5jhTMcM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseKing Posted September 16, 2016 #8 Share Posted September 16, 2016 I use a dry cleaning plastic bag for the jacket. Fold in half putting the pants in the middle like a sandwich. Then I lay it flat in the checked bag between layers. It always arrives with minimum wrinkles if at all that easily hang out before the 1st formal nite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partybarbie Posted September 16, 2016 #9 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Another vote for the dry cleaning bags. They help keep out wrinkles. When you unpack, give the suit a good shake. For stubborn wrinkles, hang the suit in the bathroom while you shower. It will work like a steamer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrak Posted September 16, 2016 #10 Share Posted September 16, 2016 We have a rolling garment bag. It has hangers but folds in the middle. 4 wheels make it a breeze to deal with. No problems with wrinkles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverbeenhere Posted September 16, 2016 #11 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Roll it up. No wrinkles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle19 Posted September 16, 2016 #12 Share Posted September 16, 2016 We have a rolling garment bag. It has hangers but folds in the middle. 4 wheels make it a breeze to deal with. No problems with wrinkles. We have this too. Its a dream for suits and cocktail dresses. It also has 2 side compartments for shoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridalover5623 Posted September 16, 2016 #13 Share Posted September 16, 2016 I've solved the problem & it works every time. Leave it home on the hanger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clueless2 Posted September 16, 2016 #14 Share Posted September 16, 2016 http://magazine.brooksbrothers.com/how-to-pack-a-suit/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrak Posted September 16, 2016 #15 Share Posted September 16, 2016 We have this too. Its a dream for suits and cocktail dresses. It also has 2 side compartments for shoes. I thought it was funny. We priced the bag at Macy's (always high of course) and a couple of other places and then discovered it was vastly cheaper to order it directly from the manufacturer's web site! I think it was something like $150 - $200 cheaper that way. Just shows how much the stores mark things up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiceyxi Posted September 16, 2016 #16 Share Posted September 16, 2016 I just throw it in my suitcase. If it gets wrinkled I don't really care it is just to check the dining room box for me. The only time (outside a funeral or wedding) that I wear a suit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMan Posted September 16, 2016 #17 Share Posted September 16, 2016 (edited) As someone who lives on the road pack in travel pro Carryon. When you get to your room hang it. If it still has wrinkles after a couple of hours, steam it in the shower for 15 minutes and hang overnight. Edited September 16, 2016 by MrMan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolyn R Posted September 16, 2016 #18 Share Posted September 16, 2016 (edited) If all else fails, send your suit to be pressed. Prices are very reasonable. Edited September 16, 2016 by Carolyn R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acp1119 Posted September 16, 2016 Author #19 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Thanks everyone. Hopefully all your posts will convince my husband to pack it in the suitcase and forget the suit bag. I think the suit bag will just be a pain. And also maybe now he won't pack his suit, just a sports coat. But everyone here is just great. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mingus Posted September 16, 2016 #20 Share Posted September 16, 2016 This might help. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wq0L5jhTMcM Theses are great links....thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridalover5623 Posted September 16, 2016 #21 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Don't worry about some wrinkles. No one is looking to judge you anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZNative2000 Posted September 16, 2016 #22 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Thanks everyone. Hopefully all your posts will convince my husband to pack it in the suitcase and forget the suit bag. I think the suit bag will just be a pain. And also maybe now he won't pack his suit, just a sports coat. But everyone here is just great. Thanks again. One more suggestion. See thumbnail. I may be about to purchase this carry-on: http://www.josbank.com/bankroll-garment-bag?CAWELAID=430003740001887593&catargetid=430003740002627824&cadevice=c&gclid=CKT1n4TclM8CFQeTfgodPgEPiQ Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indexcards Posted September 16, 2016 #23 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Put pants on bottom of suitcase long way with waist at top, let excess hang out of bottom. Layer in opposite directions until all in. Put shirts and other soft stuff on top. When almost full, fold over the bottom lengths of pants onto the filling of clothes. We travel with our own pillows so dress pillow in jacket and any formal shirts, taking care with arms and put on top/ Always arrives in fine shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesr3939 Posted September 16, 2016 #24 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Rent a tux. I gave up packing many years ago. I still take my own shoes and socks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldjetdriver Posted September 16, 2016 #25 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Used this to pack tux for flight to Australia. Worked great. How to Pack a Suit.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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