How to Pack an Ascot Dress for Travel

Don’t let your Ascot outfit arrive at the event all creased up. Learn how to pack your Ascot dress to take to events.

Choose the Right Luggage

Longer skirts with lots of volume need to be packed in a long garment bag otherwise they will fold up at the bottom of the case and be ruined by the time you arrive at Ascot. Column dresses and shift dresses that are very flat can be packed flat into a case and filled with tissue paper to maintain their shape.

Fold or Roll by Fabric Type

Most Elegant Dresses for Ascot are made from beautiful fabrics including silk, chiffon and lace. When packing, silk and lace should be folded in the same way that you would fold the dress, along the seam with acid free tissue paper inserted between each layer. Chiffon is best rolled up loosely to avoid any sharp creases.

Pack Your Hat Separately

Pack your hat in its own rigid box and fill with tissue, making sure to pack carefully so that the crown is not squashed. Make sure to pack the box separately and avoid stacking anything on top of it, even soft items like scarves.

Keep Accessories Away From the Dress

Jewellery can easily snag in delicate fabric so pack all your accessories in pouches or a zip bag and make sure to keep them away from your dress until you are packing up to leave for Ascot.

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Steam on Arrival

For a travel steamer it is worth carrying this to your destination. Hold the steamer a few centimeters from the fabric and work from the top down. Most minor creases will drop out within a minute or two.

So by packing your Ascot outfit before you travel you can ensure that you can enjoy your day at the races without any wrinkles to detract from your look.