Best Garment Bag 2025: 17 Picks for Every Budget, Style, and Trip

Buying even the best garment bag is a little like hiring a private bodyguard: you can’t imagine you’ll ever need one until, suddenly, you do. Multi-day wedding with multiple outfit changes? Business trip where you’ll need to impress? Spontaneous city break? Wherever you’re going, if you’re taking a suit, you should be taking a garment bag, or you’ll risk arriving with a crumpled, wrinkled mess.

Broadly speaking, you’ll want something spacious enough to carry a couple of clothing options, but not so bulky that you may as well have brought a full suitcase. Look for something streamlined, lightweight, and easily rollable—the more smoothly it folds, the less likely your precious fits inside will become creased.

And note: Most modern garment bags are designed to fit within the carry-on guidelines of a plane, but be warned—overhead compartments are the Wild West, and other travelers might not hesitate to jam your bag into a crumpled ball if it gives them a little more space. For this reason, it’s always worth asking the attendants if there’s somewhere to hang a garment bag (there usually is.)

Lastly, while durability and functionality are vital, it’s equally important to travel with a little style. With that in mind, we’ve gathered together the best garment bags that will get your stuff there in one piece, while still making sure you look good doing it.

• The Best Garment Bag Overall: Mismo M/S Suit Carrier, $864
• The Most Functional Garment Bag: TUMI Alpha Garment Bag Tri-Fold Carry-On, $750
• The Best Budget Garment Bag: Wallybags Deluxe Slim Travel Garment Bag, $60
• The Best Garment Bag on (Less of a) Budget: Nomatic Water Resistant Garment Bag, $170
• The Best Designer Garment Bag: Rimowa Trifol Garment Bag, $625
• The Most Stylish Garment Bag: Métier Closer Full-Grain Leather Suit Carrier, $2,950
• The Best Suitcase-Secured Garment Bag: Victorinox Crosslight Garment Bag, $270
• The Best Garment Bag for Short Trips: Porsche Design Roadster Garment Bag, $150
• The Best Garment Bag for Longer Trips: Bennett Winch Suit Carrier and Holdall, $1,450

Mismo

M/S Suit Carrier

$864

Mismo

Pros & Cons

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Pros

• Can fit three suits without bulk
• Attention to detail: premium materials and nice-looking hardware

Cons

• It’s coming from Europe, so worldwide shipping is a little steep

The biggest challenge facing most of the garment bags on the market is one of aesthetics – put simply, most of them just aren’t very sexy. With that in mind, best in class has to go to the Danish accessories brand Mismo, whose suit carrier manages to look streamlined, elegant, and most of all, grown-up, all without compromising on functionality.

The bag itself is spacious enough to fit up to three full looks, with external pockets for an additional pair of shoes, or a couple of rolled-up t-shirts (and yes, you should be rolling and not folding your tees). Plus, it includes a front pocket for your laptop. Which means you could feasibly take this on a weekend away without needing another bag. But it’s in the details where this style really stands apart: the leather finishes and handsome brass hardware take it a level above pure functionality. While it comes in a few fabrics and finishes, our money’s on the military green canvas, which is finished with a water-repellent coating.

Tumi

Alpha Garment Bag Tri-Fold Carry-On

$750

Amazon

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Pros

• Compact, practical, and attaches to your case
• Extremely damage resistant

Cons

• A little bulkier than a classic suitbag

You know those scenes in spy movies, when an innocuous briefcase unfolds to reveal a hidden arsenal of gadgets? CEO-favorite brand TUMI has achieved the business-trip version here. It folds up neatly enough to qualify as a carry-on (though it is large enough to qualify for additional fees on some budget airlines). Open it up, and you can fit two suits inside, with pockets to spare for additional garments or shoes. It’s also designed to slot neatly onto the handles of a wheelie suitcase.

It’s a little more utilitarian than a traditional suit bag, but it has the cajones to make up for it: the ballistic nylon used on its outer is normally used to make motorcycle gear. Needless to say, it’s not going to scratch easily.

Wallybags

Deluxe Slim Travel Garment Bag

$60 $30

Target

Pros & Cons

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Pros

• Price is hard to beat without skimping on quality
• Guaranteed against damage

Cons

• Doesn’t exactly flex on the style front

Considering its entry-level pricing (and admittedly absurd brand name), Wallybags’ garment bags punch quite significantly above their weight. This one holds up to six hangers (although we'd recommend calling it at around three) with space for shoes and toiletries. It’s also designed to clamp hangers in place, saving garments from slipping to the base of the bag and crumpling.

While its polyester fabrication might not be the most glamorous on this list, it’s lightweight, functional, and highly water repellent. And for under sixty bucks, we’d say that’s pretty good going.

Nomatic

Water Resistant Travel Garment Bag

$170

Nordstrom

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Pros

• Water resistant and washable
• Decent shoulder strap

Cons

• Pretty basic, with no bonus features

Consider this your solid, middle-of-the-road contender. It comes in under $200, and will do pretty much exactly what you need it to: carry up to three outfits, with extra space for shoes, belts, and watches. Aesthetically, it’s a little featureless, but it’s capacious enough and comes with a useful detachable shoulder strap. It’s water resistant, too, so you’re covered for inclement weather.

Is it likely to turn colleagues and friends green with envy? No. But will you arrive at your destination with a trio of wrinkle-free suits? Absolutely.

Rimowa

Trifold Garment Bag

$625

Rimowa

Pros & Cons

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Pros

• Compact and lightweight design
• Internal coathanger
• Made from recycled nylon

Cons

• You're paying more for the name

The LVMH-owned travel brand RIMOWA might already have appeared on your radar for their buzzy, instant sell-out collabs with everyone from Dior to Supreme. But their core collections are also well worth admiring for their unfussy, hard-wearing and elegant travel accessories.

The Trifold garment bag is a remarkably compact and lightweight design: when fully zipped up, it could pass for an ordinary briefcase. But opened, it can carry one or two suits (depending on their thickness), which will attach to the internal coathanger. Plus, it’s made from tough recycled nylon, and is likely to last longer and withstand the battering of the airport better than many other styles. It’s even guaranteed against damage.

Metier

Closer Full-Grain Leather Suit Carrier

$2,950

Mr. Porter

Pros & Cons

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Pros

• A cut above the rest in style and aesthetics

Cons

• Full leather comes with a heftier price tag

If the thought of carrying a synthetic bag through the flight lounge makes you feel squeamish, you’re not alone. In that case, consider the British accessories brand Metier, who make handsomely designed versions of practical accessories. Their philosophy might as well be “make it work, but make it look good.”

Métier's take on the suit carrier is a case in point: made from Italian leather, it’s smart and discreet, opening out to reveal a host of inner compartments. It even includes space for your cufflinks. While leather won’t withstand the elements quite as well as a synthetic, this one is made from a sturdy full-grain, which means it’ll only look better as it ages.

Victorinox

Crosslight Garment Bag

$270

Bloomingdale's

Pros & Cons

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Pros

• Responsibly made using recycled materials
• Great storage space

Cons

• Less luxey in feel than others on the list

Victorinox built their name on the success of their signature Swiss army knives. It’s fitting, then, that their take on the suit bag is a real three-in-one: a duffel bag with an attached garment sleeve, which is also designed to attach neatly to the top of your suitcase.

Its neat, boxy shape makes this the perfect accompaniment to sit atop a larger case, but it’s hard to top this as a standalone carry-on, too – it scores highly for storage, fitting two suits alongside the duffel space. Admirably, it’s also made from recycled water bottles, for those aiming to buy more responsibly made products.

Porsche Design

Roadster Garment Bag

$150

Nordstrom

Pros & Cons

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Pros

• Lighter weight fabric and less cumbersome shape

Cons

• Can’t match the capacity of some larger styles

If you’re breezing in for one night only, you’ll need something streamlined and easy to maneuver. It fits, then, that Porsche Design—the apparel arm of the automotive giant—has the solution. This bag cuts a slimmer, sleeker silhouette than many of its competitors: even when filled, it’s less bulky than many others. The gently padded folding sections help to minimise creasing, while the inner lining helps to protect against both wrinkles and spills. Its lighter, more compact shape means it’s best for one suit only, so this is the perfect option for overnight trips, or weekends where you’re unlikely to need many changes.

Bennett Winch

Leather-Trimmed Cotton-Twill Suit Carrier and Holdall

$1,450

Mr. Porter

Pros & Cons

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Pros

• You’ll fit more in here than most styles

Cons

• Cotton twill is sturdy, but will show wear faster than nylon

If you’ll be away for a few nights, but still want to avoid lugging a suitcase, the British accessories brand Bennett Winch has developed a rather brilliant solution. Its garment carrier neatly wraps around an enclosed holdall, meaning you get the capacity of two bags, but only need to carry one. Plus, a separate waterproof bag holds your shoes or toiletries – so there’s no risk of reaching your hotel room only to discover an exploded toothpaste tube sprayed across your suit.

It’s compact enough to qualify as a carry-on for most airlines, and has a pleasingly unobtrusive design. If you’re partial to a long weekend away, this is the bag for you.

Brunello Cucinelli

Grained calfskin suit carrier

$5,995

Nordstrom

Brunello Cucinelli works at the very highest level of luxury: each of the brand’s pieces are crafted in the Italian town of Solomeo. This grained calfskin suit carrier might sit at the eye-watering top of the budget scale, but it’s impossible to argue with its immaculate craftsmanship.

Col. Littleton

No. 7 Garment Bag

$295

Col. Littleton

If you’re looking for something a little more relaxed, consider the US-based leather company Col. Littleton. Its garment bag is made from cotton canvas and trimmed with American leather, lending it a pleasantly rustic feel.

Longchamp

Le Foulonné Garment cover

$935

Longchamp

Consider this the ‘quiet luxury’ of garment bags: minimal in shape, and made entirely from black leather, it’s the suit carrier Bruce Wayne would sling into the back of the Batmobile. Even the zippers are unobtrusive.

Louis Vuitton

Garment cover 2 hangers

$2,900

Louis Vuitton

If you’re going to flex, there’s only one place to go: Louis Vuitton. Its canvas garment bag is finished in the brand’s iconic monogram, and trimmed in cream leather. You can even have your initials stamped onto the attached leather tag.

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Tumi

Travel Access Garment Bag

$250

Bloomingdale's

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Hudson Sutler

Charleston Garment Bag

$165

Hudson Sutler

A clean, practical option that comes in a broader range of colour combinations. The diagonal zipper is an especially nice touch, which helps to prevent clothes becoming creased during packing.

Away

The Centerfold Garment Sleeve

$65

Away

If you’re already planning to bring a case, Away’s garment sleeve is a smart addition: it clips neatly into your luggage, creating extra storage and keeping your suits at a safe distance from dirty shoes or rogue toiletries.

Briggs & Riley

Baseline Garment Duffle

$369

Briggs & Riley

An ingenious garment bag from the American travel brand Briggs and Riley, which folds together to become a duffel. It’s also packed with pockets, so you’re unlikely to ever run out of space.

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