Getting wrinkles out of a suit while traveling??

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Posted: 1/4/2006 4:30:20 PM EDT

I have three interviews this week (first one was today). I won't be able to get my suit to the cleaners between these. I'll be on planes and in hotels the rest of the week. Picked up a few wrinkles today. Any tips on getting them out?

Posted: 1/4/2006 4:32:33 PM EDT

[#1]

Hang it in the bathroom. Leave the shower on high with the water all the way on hot. Also turn on the heater in the bathroom all the way if possible. Close door and leave it for an hour.

I use this trick all the time.

Posted: 1/4/2006 4:33:34 PM EDT

[#2]

if you bought it at mens wearhouse they will press it on the spot for free

Posted: 1/4/2006 4:34:51 PM EDT

[#3]

I didn't buy it there, but that's good to know for the next suit I get.

Posted: 1/4/2006 4:35:55 PM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
Hang it in the bathroom. Leave the shower on high with the water all the way on hot. Also turn on the heater in the bathroom all the way if possible. Close door and leave it for an hour.

I use this trick all the time.

Suit now in the bathroom.

Posted: 1/4/2006 4:38:38 PM EDT

[#5]

Quoted:
Quoted:
Hang it in the bathroom. Leave the shower on high with the water all the way on hot. Also turn on the heater in the bathroom all the way if possible. Close door and leave it for an hour.

I use this trick all the time.

Suit now in the bathroom.

Let us know how it works out.

Posted: 1/4/2006 4:41:28 PM EDT

[#6]

They have this thing.....

It has a cord coming out the back of it.....

Damn what is it called again?
AN IRON!!!!!!!!

Posted: 1/4/2006 4:44:07 PM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:
Hang it in the bathroom. Leave the shower on high with the water all the way on hot. Also turn on the heater in the bathroom all the way if possible. Close door and leave it for an hour.

I use this trick all the time.

+1...except I only do it for about 15-20 minutes and it works fine.

Posted: 1/4/2006 5:41:32 PM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:
They have this thing.....

It has a cord coming out the back of it.....

Damn what is it called again?
AN IRON!!!!!!!!

I appreciate sarcasm as much as the next guy, but damn you must think I'm a real idiot not to have thought of an iron! I'm scared to attempt to iron a $1000+ suit with a hotel iron.

Posted: 1/4/2006 5:43:15 PM EDT

[#9]

Roll it up instead of folding it, or get one of those suit bags that holds over.

Do the shower trick.

Posted: 1/4/2006 5:48:38 PM EDT

[#10]

Actually, all you do is put the iron on steam/cotton and hold it up to the fabric as the suit is still on the hanger. This is about 1,000,000% easier than steaming up the entire bathroom. (That estimate is based on sound scientific data).

Next, if the wrinkle will not come out in the first manner, put a t-shirt or thin towel over the area and iron on the board or bed that way. The iron should be set to wool first, of course.

G

Posted: 1/4/2006 5:52:50 PM EDT

[#11]

steam it with an iron

iron it with a towel in between

roll your clothes, dont fold them

Posted: 1/4/2006 5:56:34 PM EDT

[#12]

A lot of hotels have an iron in the room, better hotels can arrange for dry cleaning or pressing for you. Even in a budget hotel I would ask at the front desk if they have an iron you can borrow, can't hurt. You could buy a $ 9 iron at a dollar type store and just throw it out when you go home if you want, though I have had bad luck with cheap irons.

Good luck!

Posted: 1/4/2006 6:28:51 PM EDT

[#13]

Quoted:
I didn't buy it there, but that's good to know for the next suit I get.

Not really, don't buy your suits there.

Roll your suits up is the best advice.

Also good is to put a sheet of plastic between layers of fabric so they don't rub.

I wouldn't suggest ironing your suit either.