A 'How to Pack' Question

[babs135]

I have a dress that DH absolutely loves me to wear but I'm reluctant to take it with me on our upcoming cruise as it creases just by looking at it! (Almost enough to make me sorry I bought it :( )

 

I'd dearly love suggestions as to the best way to pack it.

[Keith1010]

It does help if you put a plastic cover on it that you would get if you had it dry cleaning.

 

However, the reality is that if it is a dress that creases easily it will likely crease no matter what you do and your best bet would be to have it pressed after you arrive on the ship.

 

Keith

[Krazy Kruizers]

You could try using tissue paper and then cover it with plastic bags like the ones you get at the dry cleaners.

It will cost you to have it ironed on the ship.

Me -- I would leave the dress at home. I want things to be simple on a ship.

[KirkNC]

The plastic will help. Can you have it pressed onboard? The ship has that service just not sure if the dress can be pressed.

[dorisis]

You could try using tissue paper and then cover it with plastic bags like the ones you get at the dry cleaners.

It will cost you to have it ironed on the ship.

Me -- I would leave the dress at home. I want things to be simple on a ship.

 

I use the tissue and plastic method on a linen dress. It works pretty well but still can use a touch up after unpacking.I haven't tried rolling it but that might work instead of folding.

[cb at sea]

Get another dress that travels well...something in a slinky jersey or with sequins or other embellishments...those garments do NOT wrinkle. You can ball them up, and they hang out just fine! Save the dress you have for something at home, where it doesn't need to be packed!

[ducklite]

Forget trying to pack it. You'll make yourself crazy. Toss it in the suitcase and spend the $4 to get it ironed when you get on board. Seriously, don't drive yourself nuts over a problem easily solved for pocket change.

[SparkleBee]

roll it. if it's wrinkled have it ironed. easy! I would not skip the dress if it would make hubby happy.

[georgia girl16]

I agree with the others, pack it and have it pressed on the ship.

[SadieN]

You could try this sequence

 

Hangar

Plastic

Dress

Plastic

 

Last thing packed, first thing hung up. Hang in hot steamy bathroom.

 

Personally I'd just wear a different dress. Don't want to stress on vacation.

[babs135]

Thanks for the comments. I've still a few days to make a decision; no doubt I'll change my mind umpteen times :D