Lydia Mansel of Just Packed shares a packing trick that ensures your clothes stay smooth wherever you go.
Delayed planes, lost luggage, misplaced passports, long security lines, wrinkled clothing.
These are the not-so-glamorous parts of travel that rarely end up on your Instagram feed.
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Let’s face it.
No one wants to be stuck ironing on vacation.
You don’t need either.
It all comes down to the proper way to pack your bags.
And we promise it’s one of the simplest hacks to follow.
You know the large plastic bags you come home with from the dry cleaner?
Instead of stuffing them in your trash or recycling can, save them.
No dry cleaning bags?
Trash bags or liners work too just verify they aren’t scented.
You want to avoid a suitcase that smells like fresh pine or lemon zest.
What if you don’t have any plastic to spare?
Layering your clothes with tissue paper can be helpful, too.
One final anti-wrinkle packing tip for those travelers who tend to procrastinate: Unpack as soon as you arrive.
Take five minutes, hang up your most delicate clothes, and then enjoy a wrinkle-free vacation.
