How to pack clothes for a move
Last updated 2026-07-10 ยท MovePlan Editorial Team
Wardrobe boxes save hours. Vacuum bags save space. Drawers can sometimes stay full.
- Step: Wardrobe boxes for hanging clothes
- Step: Vacuum bags for bulky bedding and seasonal clothes
- Step: Suitcases for delicate items
- Step: Leave dresser drawers full and wrap in plastic
- Step: Pack shoes in their own labeled boxes
Clothing packing guide.
When: Last week of packing. Leave 1 set of clothes for moving day in a duffel bag.
Watch out: Empty heavy dressers before movers carry them. Hardwood dressers can crack under their own contents.
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