Garment bags & shoulder bags come in a range of colors, styles and fabrics

Most business travelers know to pack light, wrinkle resistant clothes, however there are those occasions or business meetings that require more formal attire.

With a well framed garment bag you can take your suit, formal dress or dance costume anywhere and it will look as good as the day you packed it.

What to look for in garment bags

If you want a good shoulder bag or dance garment bag, make sure that they have these features:

• Extra storage space
• Inside and outside pockets
• Reinforced at points of stress
• Double stitching
• Durable and stylish fabrics
• Heavy-duty or self repairing zipper

Garment bags come in two basic lengths, suit length and dress length. For dresses that are too long for even the longest bag, you can fold the dress up and attach the hem to the hanger with clothespins. Put some balled up paper at the fold of the dress in order to prevent creasing.

A dance garment bag is generally regarded as carry on luggage.

Keep things looking sharp

Cheap garment bags can be used to store your suits at home so that they stay clean and fresh looking.

When you travel, stash a pair of underwear, socks, toiletries, or your tie in the storage pockets or your garment bag. If your luggage is delayed at your destination, you’ll have what you need to get by until it arrives.

You can leave the ironing board at home and still look like you aren’t living out of a suitcase when you use a quality garment bag. Today’s wheeled garment bags with double hanger locking clamps hold up to 8 suits or dresses.

Fabric, color and style

You will find an abundance of black garment bags on the market. However you can find nylon garment bags or a dance bag in a range of colors including red, gold, navy blue, royal blue, Kelly green, maroon, orange, white, purple and forest green.

A custom dance garment bag or shoulder bag can be constructed with your choice of bag color, trim color and zipper color.

Imprint your dance garment bag with the name of your dance school or team. Many dance garment bags come with matching shoulder bags for your shoes and accessories.

A garment bag for your fur coat, or wedding gown should be breathable! You can choose from a wide range of cheaper nylon bags, 210 denier water repellent nylon, cotton canvas, leather, or check out the Italian Poplin, which feels and looks like fabric.

Travel smart

With quality luggage and travel products you will enjoy years of hassle free use and keep your uniform, dresses, jackets, suits or coats looking like new. Go to our buyers guide for ideas and links to merchants who carry bags and totes.

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