Some trips, like business travel or destination weddings, require a more thoughtful packing strategy—and this is where the best garment bags come into play. You can’t just toss an evening gown, bridesmaid dress, or suit in your carry-on and expect it to remain wrinkle-free. Plus you don’t always have the space to pack a portable steamer—or the time to steam!—and not all hotels have an iron when you need one. Wrinkles aside, when packing speciality clothing items, you also want to limit the possibility of any liquids spilling in your suitcase and onto your clothes. A protective, high-quality garment bag you can trust to keep dresses and suits as stain- and crease-free as possible is a must-have for travelers headed to formal events.
There are plenty of options on the market, so to help narrow down a list of only the top-recommended garment bags, we asked our editors and frequent travelers for their personal picks. Whether you’re headed to your best friend’s beach wedding or prepping for your own honeymoon, these are the tried-and-true garment bags that will keep your favorite pieces of clothing wrinkle-free and in tip-top shape.
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