Have a WOW Wardrobe? Here’s How to Pack It

New York is one of the world’s fashion hot spots, and many local residents have astonishing wardrobes. When it’s time to change apartments – maybe you’re moving to a better neighborhood? – or if you need to prepare your seasonal clothes for storage in one of our secure facilities to free up some closet space, it’s important to follow these best practices when packing your clothes, shoes, and accessories:

Wardrobe Boxes for Designer Clothing

High end and designer clothing is made to be stored hanging. This prevents wrinkled, snags, and other damage from occurring and helps the garment maintain its proper shape and structure. Shleppers provides complimentary rental wardrobe boxes on the day of the move – simply return them to us upon arrival at your new address. If you’d like to have wardrobe boxes available earlier in your moving process, or need them for your personal storage needs, let us know: we have the highest quality wardrobe boxes available for very reasonable prices.

Don’t Skimp On Hangers – Especially For Storage!

We know you know this, but wire hangers have no place in your closet, and plastic hangers are questionable at best. For high quality clothing, invest in padded or wooden hangers that can stand the test of time without bowing, bending or breaking. This reduces the risk of your clothes being damaged or worse, slipping off the hanger and winding up in a pile in the bottom of your storage space.

 

Box and Rebox Your Shoes – And Don’t Forget the Tissue Paper!

Shoes can truly be works of art. Protect your favorite designer shoes by wrapping each shoe in tissue paper and placing them, heel to toe, in sturdy shoe boxes. Shoe boxes can then be packed in a larger box, to keep your shoe wardrobe organized and together. Make sure heavier shoes are packed on the bottom and lighter shoes on top!

Sensible Security for Designer Bags & Fine Jewelry

Many people prefer to handle moving their designer bags and fine jewelry on their own. Use lined boxes, jewelry rolls, and stout, secure totes to contain your designer bags and fine jewelry. Choose totes of a size that are easy for you to handle conveniently. Keep control of this tote throughout the move: a good best practice is to keep it with any medications or items you’ve kept out for easy access. Locking totes and suitcases provide an extra level of security.