How to Pack a Blazer

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Last Updated: August 15, 2022

If you are attending an important event, you will likely want to look your best. Use proper packing techniques to show up with a wrinkle-free blazer that is ready to wear. If you are travelling with a suitcase, fold the blazer up so that it takes less space. The tucked-shoulder technique can be a little tricky but will leave your blazer in pristine condition. The shirt-style fold is much simpler but will leave a few creases in the jacket. If hooks will be available, use a garment bag to keep your blazer in pristine condition.

Method 1

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Making the Tucked-Shoulder Fold

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Lie the blazer on a flat surface with the front facing downwards. Place your blazer face down and pull the sleeves away from the body of the blazer. Straighten the blazer to remove any wrinkles and fold the collar down.^{[1]
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- A table or clean floor are easy surfaces on which to fold the blazer.
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Fold the left sleeve back onto the body of the blazer. Fold the left shoulder back towards the opposite shoulder. Make the fold the width of the sleeve. Pull the left sleeve back onto the blazer and pull the end of the sleeve down to the bottom seam of the blazer.^{[2]
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Push the left shoulder inside out. Hold the shoulder point that you just folded. Push the point of the shoulder into itself so that it turns inside out. Keep pushing the shoulder until it mirrors the shape of the opposite shoulder.^{[3]
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Fold the left side of the blazer back onto the body of the blazer. Turning the shoulder inside out in the previous step will have pulled the left side of the collar down onto the body of the blazer. Use the folded collar as the marker point for this fold. Imagine a vertical line falling from the folded collar and fold the section of blazer that falls to the left of the line back onto the body of the blazer.^{[4]
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- This fold should reveal the inner lining of the blazer. If it doesn’t, start the fold further to the right of the blazer.
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Fold the right sleeve back onto the body of the blazer. Fold the right shoulder and sleeve back towards the middle of the blazer so it almost touches the fold on the left side. Pull the end of the sleeve down to the bottom seam of the blazer.^{[5]
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Tuck the right shoulder and sleeve inside the pocket on the left side. The folds that you made on the left side of the blazer will have made an open pocket. Grip the right side of the blazer and push it inside the left flap. Push the shoulder so it fits snug against the left shoulder. Pull the sleeves down so that they lay straight.^{[6]
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Flip the blazer over and fold it in half. Turn the blazer over and pull the bottom of the blazer up to the collar. This will leave you with a blazer that is neatly packed into a small rectangle. When you open up the blazer, it will have very few wrinkles and the collar will lie flat.^{[7]
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- This technique works well for all shapes and sizes of blazers.

Method 2

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Using the Shirt-Style Fold

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Place the blazer on a flat surface with the front lying face down. Pull each sleeve away from the body of the blazer. Smooth your hands over the blazer to remove any wrinkles.
- If the collar is up, fold it down so that it sits flat.
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Fold the right sleeve and shoulder onto the body of the blazer. Make the fold the width of the shoulder pad. Adjust the fold so that it is vertical. This fold will leave a slight crease in the jacket but it won’t be so obvious if it is vertical.
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Turn the left sleeve and shoulder onto the back of the jacket. Make the fold the breadth of the shoulder pad. Don’t worry if the sleeve sits on top of the right sleeve. Adjust the fold so that it is vertical and mirrors the fold on the right side of the blazer.
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Fold the blazer in half and place it in your suitcase. Fold the bottom of the blazer up to the collar. Turn the blazer over and place it in your case. Avoid putting heavy items on top of your blazer as this can wrinkle the fabric.

Method 3

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Using a Garment Bag

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Place the blazer onto the arms of the hanger. Open the zip of the garment bag to reveal the hanger inside. Carefully hang the blazer onto the arms of the hanger and fasten the front buttons. This will stop the front of the blazer from creasing. Check that the collar is sitting correctly and that the arms are hanging down. Zip up the bag to protect the blazer.^{[8]
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- Purchase a garment bag from clothing or travel stores. Garment bags normally come with the hanger already attached. If there is no hanger, use your own and push the hook up through the hole at the top of the bag.
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Place your shoes in a dust bag and place them in the bottom of the bag. Store your socks inside your shoes so that they are easily accessible when you arrive. Keep your shoes in a dust bag to prevent them from dirtying your blazer. Place the bag into the bottom of your garment bag and then zip it up.
- Purchase a dust bag from a shoe store.
- If you are also taking trousers, hang these over the rail on the hanger.
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Hang the bag on a hook. Most cars and trains have hooks that you can hang the garment bag on. If you are travelling by plane and no hooks are available, fold the garment bag in half and place it into the overhead storage. Alternatively, ask the air host or air hostess if there is anywhere they can stow the bag for you. Some planes have storage compartments for this purpose.