Expert's easy packing trick that eliminates wrinkles on your holiday outfits

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There's nothing more frustrating than opening up your suitcase on the first day of your holiday, only to find that your perfectly curated vacation wardrobe is all wrinkled.

If you don't want to spend your trip walking around looking crumpled, there are a few things you can do before setting off to set yourself up for success.

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Leanna Spektor, Co-Founder and Style Expert at Brand House Direct, tells 9Travel that the way you pack your suitcase is what causes wrinkles in your clothes.

"The combination of tight packing and constant movement is what really does the damage," explains Leanna. "Your suitcase is being shifted, tilted, and stacked throughout your journey, and each movement reinforces those wrinkles."

There's one key item you can use to reduce wrinkles, she says. Tissue paper.

All you have to do is use the paper to separate your clothes into layers, so they're not really touching each other.

"Place sheets of tissue paper or the plastic covers from dry cleaning between each garment as you pack. This prevents fabrics from rubbing directly against each other and provides a thin cushion that reduces pressure points," says Leanna.

"Think of it as giving each piece of clothing its own protective shield."

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Rolling your garments, instead of folding, also really helps to reduce wrinkles, especially for lightweight or delicate items.

"When you fold clothes, you create hard crease lines at the fold points. Rolling distributes any pressure more evenly across the fabric, preventing those stubborn lines from forming."

She says that when packing, you can store rolled items vertically in your suitcase so you can see everything at once.

Keep heavy items, like denim, coats, and shoes on the bottom of your suitcase. This creates a stable base and prevents lighter garments from being crushed underneath.

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Even with both of these techniques, some minimal wrinkles are unavoidable.

This is where Leanna's bathroom steam trick comes in.

Once you arrive at your destination, hang your slightly creased clothes in the bathroom while you run a hot shower. The steam will naturally relax the fibres and release minor wrinkles without the need for an iron.

"This is particularly effective for wool and cashmere," notes Leanna. "Just make sure the clothes aren't too close to the water stream itself. You want the steam, not direct moisture."

Unpacking as soon as you arrive is definitely key, she adds, even if you're exhausted and really can't be bothered. This will stop wrinkles really setting in.

"Your clothes will thank you for it, as will your holiday photos," she says.

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