Glossary · Packing & organisation
What is a garment bag?
Also called suit carrier
A garment bag is a flat, folding case that carries suits, dresses, and shirts on hangers so they arrive without deep creases. Some fold into a carry-on; larger ones are a separate bag you hang up or lay flat over other luggage.
It's the go-to for a wedding, interview, or business trip where one outfit has to look pressed — for everything else, folding formalwear on top of a packed bag usually does the job.
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Updated July 2, 2026
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