Button-Down Shirts
Jan 18, 2018

How to Pack Your Dress Shirts Like an Expert

by Anna LaPlaca

Packing for a trip can induce a lot of unnecessary stress and mental frustration. Aside from deciding what to pack, getting down to the logistics of actually filling up your suitcase and making everything fit can often be a big headache. The worst part? Somehow arriving at your destination with wrinkled shirts and less than enough time to figure out an on-the-go laundry situation. For all the working women who travel on business regularly for meetings and conferences, packing efficiently and neatly is crucial.

Even if you don’t need to have your work wardrobe maintain a pristine condition on the fly, you can still benefit from Clutter Healing founder and owner Lili Pettit’s tips. For bulkier pieces like sweaters, T-shirts, and denim, she recommends rolling them to save on precious luggage space. For dress shirts, she says, “button all buttons before folding to avoid wrinkles. If you have the time and resources, use a flat fold traveling shirt organizer to cut down on wrinkles.” Another unexpected trick she swears by? Wrapping each shirt in tissue paper. Who knew?

Now that you know how to pack your dress shirts, shop our favorite picks:

Contrasted buttons shirt

Violeta by Mango

Contrasted Buttons Shirt

The pretty detail all our work shirts need.

Available in sizes 10 to 18.

Explosive Silk-blend Crepe De Chine Shirt

Explosive Silk-Blend Crepe de Chine Shirt

This amber color looks especially good with gold jewelry.

Available in sizes UK4 to UK14.

Twist Blouse in Ivory/Navy

The non-boring answer to all your dress shirts.

Available in sizes 36 to 42.

Violet Top

Yes, polka dots are still going strong.

Available in sizes XS to XL.

Poplin Blouse With White Button Detail

The high neck looks so elegant.

Available in sizes XS to XXL.

Plus Size Long Sleeve Tie Waist Blouse

Plus Size Long Sleeve Tie Waist Blouse

We may be biased, but this wrap top is über-flattering (and just pretty cute).

Available in sizes TK to 4X.

Now Scarf Neck Tie White Shirt

This piece is all about the corset-inspired tailoring.

Available in sizes XS to M.

Striped Cotton-poplin Shirt

Striped Cotton-Poplin Shirt

Relaxed yet distinctly forward-feeling.

Available in sizes 1 to 4.

Lace-trimmed striped-cotton shirt

Lace-Trimmed Striped-Cotton Shirt

Create an effortlessly cool look with this top and your favorite jeans.

Available in sizes FR34 to FR44.

Slim Signature Washed-silk Shirt

Slim Signature Washed-Silk Shirt

Everyone needs a classic button-down in their closet, and it doesn't get much better than Equipment's array.

Available in sizes XS to L.

Pleated Cotton-poplin Top

Pleated Cotton-Poplin Top

Looks extra good with checkered trousers.

Available in sizes UK6 to UK12.

Voluminous sleeves make the perfect statement.

Available in size S/M.

Origami Cuff Buttondown

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Origami Cuff Buttondown

We never thought we'd say this, but the coolest detail about this shirt is the asymmetrical cuffs.

Available in sizes 2 to 12.

Neck-scarf cotton-poplin shirt

Neck-Scarf Cotton-Poplin Shirt

A neckline we haven't seen much of.

Available in sizes FR34 to FR44.

Britta Cotton-poplin Shirt

Britta Cotton-Poplin Shirt

This is how to wear pink professionally.

Available in sizes in FR32 to FR42.