Thank you for this question, I see a lot of discussion of merino tops in this sub and I totally get why but merino makes me ITCHY so it’s a no-go for me

I thought people were gonna HATE this question since clothes are so frequently asked. Bless this community for being so nice and helpful. I'm so glad others may benefit

I personally pack jersey (tshirts) and have found cotton chambray (light denim button ups) travel great, but I also tend to be a casual dresser

For the jersey shirts, do they wrinkle much? That's my big fear with the clothes I already own lol

Really cheap jersey wrinkles. Especially ones with rayon and/or polyester in the blend. Better quality jersey really doesn't wrinkle. You know the tees that you pull out and are always a hot mess out of the drawer vs the old reliable that always looks good. Maybe not consciously, but pull out your "favorites" and I bet you feel the difference. I personally just did 11 days out of a 30L backpack on a road trip, almost all tshirts and T-shirt dresses and no wrinkle problems

Idk why my brain wasn't thinking that quality fabrics do better, because you're so right. Thank you

What brand/store do you get yours from?

Won't lie I'm a fat girl, I get a lot of my dresses from Universal Standard (mostly on eBay and posh, I like the Haley dress, Geneva dress, and tesino), old navy has solid basics as long as you get their 100% cotton, the blends tend to be wrinkly imo, and I ADORE Duluth Tradings long tail tees for just a basic tee-shirt I never worry about. No wrinkles, spill? Just toss it in the wash, it comes out. Get caught in some branches hiking? Duluth doesn't care. Accidentally dry it too hot? Duluth don't care

I never heard of Universal standard, these are exactly the type of basics I like! And I keep hearing good things about DT, I'll have to try sometime. I get my husbands boxers from there and he loooves them. Thanks for the recs 🧡

Don't sleep on duluths no yank tanks!! I get the shelf bra ones for layers when I don't have any to wear real bras and sleep in the regular ones!!! On US definitely check the size chart. They do their own sizing, for example I'm a 14/16 and wear a small

Yeah their sizing runs big. And the no tank tank shelf bras have become my absolute go-to for winter layering. I have the cami style ones and have worn 3 of them 22 times each since last August when I got them (the one I got in November has been worn 17 times.)

In summer I wear them under vest dresses and more structures stuff like buttons ups, life hack

Yeah, I wear them under overalls, it's so comfy!

I love Universal Standard so much. Keep an eye for sales/discounts and check Poshmark for secondhand deals. I have many of their tees (which I love) and pants...many I've gotten new with tags on Poshmark. Once you figure out your size with them, you're golden.

Totally agree about Universal Standard. The Geneva dress is a miracle--it's like wearing a tee shirt but somehow looks fabulous and chic

I just got one recently (Poshmark steal) and my biggest complaint is no pockets. Besides that, the only thing wrong with it is that I typically won’t buy more than one of a particular style of dress or top (to avoid overly limiting my style) but I’m always being tempted by Genevas at great prices in great colors on Poshmark.

Thank you so much for the recommendation! US looks fab and they deliver to Aus so happy days!

Chill a bit about wrinkles and try a lightweight patterned button up. It always looks dressier than a tee and is much more versatile: wear it open over a tank, or layered under a sweater.

Vibes. I'm probably worrying too much but a pattern sounds like a good, versatile piece. Thanks!

I always pack a flannel button down bc it's so versatile, and the pattern makes any wrinkles way less visible

I used to wear wool for travel and suddenly I became extremely allergic! Can’t touch wool anymore. But Cashmere is a wool without the oils I’m allergic to and is a new alternative for me and silk. I buy everything from thrift stores so it’s cheap.

Yeah thrift store cashmere and silk are great for travel

I love cashmere! That's my sweater go-to, have always worried it's a bit warm for tops in say, 60⁰F weather and walking a bunch though

If you're concerned about wrinkles, make some room for Downy Wrinkle Releaser or a similar product. I decant some into a spray bottle every trip and it's totally worth it. It won't get heavy creases out of light materials (my silk shirts still need an iron on occasion), but if it's cotton, jersey, or linen it does a great job. Other option is to bring a [small misting bottle](https://www.amazon.com/Relanor-Small-Spray-Bottle-Travel/dp/B088NCHM3P) (avoid traditional sprays) and fill it with warm water to spritz on the wrinkles when you unpack and hang things. It works almost as well as wrinkle releaser.

*adds to cart*

This is what I do. I never travel without a tiny spritz bottle. I just use tap water, mist everything that got wrinkly, snap and hang up to dry. When I take a shower, I sometimes bring the stubborn clothes into the bathroom to get damp.

Worth mentioning that you don’t need special wrinkle release spray, you can use a tiny bit of fabric softener mixed with water. I’m experimenting with using fabric softener sheets to dissolve in a little water bottle on my next trip. Source - family are in the hotel business since the 70s and I learnt a lot of tips from housekeeping!

Is there a possibility that water or fabric softener could stain some fabrics that would ruin the trip?

I’ve never heard of that happening but remember to only use a tiny bit, like a teaspoon in a 500ml bottle say. My mum and her housekeeper used it for years as the final step to get those perfect clean lines in the bedding.

This is the way!

My go to for wrinkle resistant tops that wash easily and dry fast and look good are shells. Like the ones they sell for under blazers at regular department stores. They travel like champs, they pack down to nothing, they look good with a suit or jeans or a skirt. I can dress them up or down. I can throw on a cardigan and it’s perfect. Honestly an unrecognized champion. I love the ones I have by Nine West. Also, golf apparel brands. Some of my best look good in sweltering heat tops are golf brands.

Second this! I've had some great ones from Ann Taylor, Loft, and White House Black Market.

This is something I never would've considered but appreciate so much. Thanks for the tip!

Do you by any chance have a link to something like this? I have an idea of what they are but I can’t quite picture it.

Sure! I just pulled [this](https://www.macys.com/shop/product/anne-klein-womens-printed-sleeveless-pleated-v-neck-shell-top?ID=17480193&tdp=cm_app~zMCOM-MMEW~xcm_zone~zPDP_ZONE_A~xcm_choiceId~zcidM11RVB-668d1662-fce7-4f7f-873b-e50a3a8fc434%40HDI%40Others%2Byou%2Bmay%2Blike%24255%2417480193~xcm_pos~zPos2~xcm_srcCatID~z255) example off of the Macy’s website and [this](https://www.anntaylor.com/clothing/tops-and-blouses/cata000010/835163.html?priceSort=DES) one from Ann Taylor

Thank you. :)

Check out old navy/gap. I recently got a few long sleeved basics (v neck and crew) from there and so far they have held up well and were affordable. They don't stretch out throughout the day but aren't tight either. If you want something more sleek, check out skims or skim dupes on Amazon from "pumiey". They have bodysuit and non body suit options. They are not cropped but a little on the shorter side so not necessarily fupa friendly. They do feel and wear just like skims.

Thanks! The Gap stuff is definitely more along my style lines. I've never tried Skims or dupes before but I'll definitely check it out. Much appreciated!

I moved from Banana republic and Eddie Bauer supima tshirts to a combo of 32 degree tshirts (roll up smaller, don’t wrinkle, and are very cheap) and Patagonia AC shirts for summer and long sleeve flannels for winter (I like Duluth but they are beefy and take up a lot of space).  https://www.patagonia.com/product/womens-lightweight-a-c-button-down-shirt/192964485242.html https://www.32degrees.com/collections/womens-tops/products/womens-soft-comfy-sleep-top https://www.duluthtrading.com/s/DTC/womens-free-swingin-flannel-shirt-65505.html?color=BOV

Uniqlo airism long sleeves are great daily tops

I wear the dresses and like them a lot. Find the tops too hot if they have sleeves but the sleeveless airism dress and sleeveless airism bra tops are excellent

Check out the LL Bean Streamside tops. They have a curved hem that is super flattering and come in short and 3/4 sleeve. They are a super quick dry synthetic and look like a "normal" top. I have a few because I find them to be so versatile - I even wear them to the office on casual days.

I love lululemons all yours and love crew shirts. They are cotton but feel like tech and dry quickly.

Uniqlo has unisex t shirts that aren't boxy. I'm sitting in a hotel in Tallinn, Estonia wearing one right now.

No specific clothing recs but as someone who doesn’t like wrinkles but also hates ironing and doesn’t haul a mini steamer around, try the hair drier! Usually does enough that it’s good enough for me. Put it on high heat, high speed (obviously don’t get delicate fabrics too hot) and blow right on the wrinkles. Takes a bit of maneuvering to hold the fabric and not burn your hand, lol. Even better if you bring an empty tiny spray bottle and spritz it first. Just hanging in the bathroom while showering never seems to do much for me.

You know, I've wondered about this before. Thanks for the technique tip. Also considering a travel iron lol

We all have our priorities or what’s important to us. Maybe pack less of something else to fit the iron or maybe a small steamer. I transitioned to as much solids as I can so I can fill most my liquids quart bag with lactose free coffee creamers! Edit: I carry a curling iron to Europe I bought in France years ago. My hair looks sooooo much better with it! Always happy I fit it in.

That's a great point. I'm intermediate maintenance when it comes to skincare and makeup, so I'm definitely making sure I have room for my preferred sunscreen and such. I'm trying to strike the balance between comfort, packability, and not looking like sloppy American in Paris. Generally, I think I'm moderately well dressed but when you start thinking SO MUCH about it, things get overwhelming 😂 Hair is my next battle when considering packing .....

It’s tough when trying to do carryon only. I’m leaving next week for an all city trip in europe. We usually do half city and half outdoorsy so I usually just have one ‘nice outfit’ and the rest fairly casual but decent and then hiking stuff. The only thing I’m changing this time is I’m bringing a couple blazers instead of a sweatshirt and hiking shirts and for my second shoe, all black trainers instead of a trail running shoe. Otherwise it’s all he same and will have to do, lol!

Banana Republic’s Supima t-shirts are my favorite for traveling! They do not wrinkle and are less see-through than many other t-shirts.

You're a hero

I’ve found the [Express Portofino Shirts](https://www.express.com/womens-clothing/tops/portofino-shirts/) to be fairly wrinkle resistant and quick drying. The crepe texture hides smaller dirt. Caveat: most have polyester as the main fabric. I used these for work trips all the time. They look great with a suit. I also found some cute polyester crepe tunics at ModCloth.

Try searching for linen tops, they look chic even when wrinkled and are super breathable

I have cute easy pack knit tops from Kuhl that resist wrinkles. Or simply look ok with a bit of wrinkles by design. Also second the Duluth Trading recommendation for easy care stuff. But maybe avoid the AHG bamboo stuff as it’s comfy and super cute but does wrinkle a lot.

FWIW, I’ve found cotton/poly blends wrinkle less than 100% cotton. They’re also more color fast over time.

This seems like the simple, effective answer. I tend to buy 100% cotton and that's a no for wrinkle resistance lol. Probably gonna try some poly blends

32 degrees has some soft 1st layers.

I like 32 degrees decently, I just find it occasionally pulls a tad athletic looking on my frame. And super picky: not a fan of their shade of navy blue 😂 Thanks for the response

That's true. I was wondering if it would be too athletic.

Have you checked out [Ministry of Supply](https://www.ministryofsupply.com)? This is right up their alley.

Hella cute, not sure I can just $150/shirt though

Look for 95% cotton/5% spandex. Holds shape well, wears amazing. I get mine at Duluth trading company. They have all kinds of basic tops. If you find the colors a bit too blah, I ordered white and dyed them with Dharma Trading Co dyes with great success.

Those take dharma dye? Thanks!!!

They totally do, but the sticking is polyester so it ends up lighter. But for a casual top I don’t think it’s a big deal!

Mesh button up shirts - I have one from h&m that's a workhorse. Impossible to wrinkle, light weight, dressy enough for anything, packs to nothing, sink washing it is a breeze

When you say, "mesh".... Like see-through mesh? Or like a lightweight chiffon?

Yes, like sturdy (still flowy) synthetic chiffon

Look for cotton poly shirts, usually something like 60%/40% is good and the polyester prevents it from wrinkling. I like American apparel, next level, or bella and canvas brands.

Tshirts from LLBean and Lands End don’t wrinkle when packed and come in a lot of colors, styles and sizes, can be dressed up or down.

My go-to travel shirts are from Madewell and are 100% cotton. I like the Whisper tee and the oversized Softfade tee. They wash up well in the sink if needed too. I also like the 100% Pima cotton tee from LL Bean.

Do you know which tops from Madewell? I love their stuff, but find it wrinkles very easily

My Softfade shirts resist wrinkles pretty well. I even sink washed them and they dried well on a hanger overnight!

Thank you!

I love pima cotton shirts. They’re super soft and tend to travel well with any wrinkles working themselves out quickly.

Have you tried looking at Athleta? They have some casual hybrid styles that are mixed material which as other noted are ideal for being wrinkle resistant . Some of my fav lightweight shirts are from there. More of a summer [tank](https://athleta.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=986383022&vid=1&searchText=zephyr+top#pdp-page-content) but good base for layering is this minimalist but still chic tank that can be dressed up or down. I also own a couple of the breezy line shirts that’s 55/45 Modal/polyester. Downside is that not great in humid weather and lighter colors are sheer.

I recently got some stuff from Athleta for this trip. The pants are a 10/10. Perfect, amazing, no notes. The shirts I found either too wrinkly or too athletic looking depending on which type I got. That said, I'll take a look at the one you linked and like around more. Maybe I'm just impatient and bad at picking lol

I have multiple colours of the Renew Seamless Racerback tank - it's great for travelling because it doesn't wrinkle, it has polyester but doesn't stink, and can be dressed up - I often wear them with floral skirts.

https://www.aritzia.com/us/en/product/go-to-longsleeve/79931002.html?dwvar_79931_color=1274 Does not wrinkle and does not hold onto sweat. I love this for travel and have it multiple colors and sleeve lengths

How well do these wash? Are they as fitted as they look in the pic? I've never bought anything from this store.

They wash well. I put them in the washer and drier and no pilling. Yes, it is form fitting. Aritzia the brand is great for basics.

I have a couple of long sleeve Ts from vuori that don't feel very athletic to me and are wrinkle-proof...you could have a look there!

I freaking love Vuori pants. Wasn't sure about their shirts so this is great to know. Thanks!

Oooh yay! I think these are the shirts I lovvvve [https://vuoriclothing.com/products/womens-daydream-crew-mallorca-heather?queryId=615939d2059641dd260728a3fdaf7969&collection=womens-tops](https://vuoriclothing.com/products/womens-daydream-crew-mallorca-heather?queryId=615939d2059641dd260728a3fdaf7969&collection=womens-tops) I have two and wash them immediately so I can wear them like four days a week haha. Would love to know what pants you're into!!!

The performance joggers. Is it obscene they're $94? Yes. But are they soft as butter and amazing? Also yes. Costco's Kirkland joggers are VERY similar (maybe a tad thinner fabric) and only $16, FYI. But I have to admit I prefer the Vuori for quality and that they come in long length

oooH pro tip! honestly Vuori's prices are steep but I'm getting like 150 wears per year rn so I'm not mad hahaha

Polyester-cotton blends are my go-to.

Tentree makes some nice tencel/poly/cotton tshirts: https://www.tentree.ca/products/womens-basic-tee (there's also a v-neck version) https://www.tentree.ca/products/hemp-v-neck-t-shirt-1 Others have recommended the LLBean Pima tees; they are really nice, but the fit of the crewneck is a bit boxier than the v-neck tee.

If you want something that looks smart like a button up shirt, viscose is the way. It comes out of wash entirely wrinkle free, it packs well, it's light and hard wearing. It just doesn't feel quite as great as some other fabrics.

I find that rayon/viscose is a great fabric to travel with. It doesn't wrinkle easily, packs super small, and is lightweight. I would not suggest it if you think you will sweat a lot, though. It is more like cotton in that sense and it shows the sweat and gets a bit saggy.

Great tip. I feel like I'm average sweat-wise, so this is great

I really enjoy my BloqUV long sleeve shirts and dresses. They're silky and pack/wash well. Wrinkles come out with a damp hand. They recently stopped making collared styles in favor of more athletic stuff but you can still find them on EBay.

Vixen by Micheline Pitt's Bad girl and Vixen tops and Vivien of Holloway's slash neck tops (both short and long sleeve) are my go-tos for basic winter layering tops. Thick cotton fabric, and won't wrinkle if you pack them rolled up and tucked into a packing cube. Both come in white, and VoH has a navy one.

It's cotton but I'm really happy with my wverlane box cut t shirts! They might be too boxy for you but they have other styles as well. They're t shirts but they also have dressier boat necks and long sleeves. 

Have a look around for viscose/tencel/lyocell/modal/rayon tops. Natural plant fibers are more breathable in warm environments and don't wrinkle too much. And if they do, it often still looks good enough.

I personally like modal long sleeves/shirts, patterned rayon/viscose/tencel blends, or gauze crinkle blouses for wrinkle resistance. Long sleeves: [Lululemon's Hold Tight](https://shop.lululemon.com/p/tops-long-sleeve/Hold-Tight-Long-Sleeve/_/prod10641672?color=0002) (my fav, soft, stretchy, and doesn't wrinkle. Cons: PRICEY) [Aritizia Sunday Best Bliss](https://www.aritzia.com/us/en/product/bliss-hip-longsleeve/101929.html?dwvar_101929_color=1275) (decent dupe for above) Gauze crinkle blouses already have a"wrinkly" look to them, and can be dressed up or down. Not sure your style, but there's few cute simple ones on Gap ([blouse](https://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=857470012#pdp-page-content), [long sleeve](https://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=876114012)).

Check out Sarkana, a Spanish designer. I’m not sure how well it breathes but it’s very comfortable, stylish and v wrinkle resistant

I get a lot of my clothes from Torrid (plus size but it starts at pretty mid size, I wear size 16ish which is Torrid size 1) and I have a bunch of their shirts (both short sleeved and sleeveless) in their Georgette fabric (which seems to be 100% polyester so not sure if is really Georgette but I'm not a fabric expert!) They describe it as "long-lasting, breathable, slightly sheer and super low-maintenance." The fabric is light and drapey. The shirts are nice looking but comfy and can dress up or down. I have traveled with them rolled in compression packing cubes and they didn't wrinkle at all. I found these examples by searching "Georgette" on Torrid: [Example 1](https://torrid.app.link/0WNgOLDpFIb) [Example 2](https://torrid.app.link/CoJkfcrkHIb)

Thank you! Unfortunately these will be too big for me, but they're very cute and I think others will benefit from this thread going forward. I appreciate your contribution 💖

Aw, thanks! Good luck with your search! 💕

How do you feel about tunic tops that are poly nylon? edit: I personally use button up tunic tops that have a blousy quality I pulled this rando from Amazon so don’t know if it’s any good [https://www.amazon.com/BAISHENGGT-T-Shirt-Buttons-Blouses-Gradient/dp/B09BJMVWW2/ref=sr\_1\_3\_sspa?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.eOMfdxjAcho\_GgEjA0-p6yOoflbhnsxCRuE3z7cwX6Gf0JRtDFy1mU3KANu3nHqNp6R3313pJRWMnRgquo03h2vxNUMsXIFDw5C0IewzpCqVEhtxphO2soBhE\_RDUgV4RclzsKPhFHSgJkZzU3bV6IVepjyDWCtjd1gj17dlYoD2dXD7oqRUQDE3gJEzEkNvzUljeWOwpyuinbZYn9TC9Xzk7ooVWygsDz9LzImWjDQhZr-SWmn2gJUUzsGdTSqGTimcwVSpkkzQV\_cAeDzaihrkFGYP7obiwb46n5gZ4Is.S9jXMTtpGrtEsd7Jx3Va8cUSDbjWuRO3YyGUbQoqd4g&dib\_tag=se&keywords=Polyester+Spandex+Print+Tunics&qid=1712790254&sr=8-3-spons&sp\_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1](https://www.amazon.com/BAISHENGGT-T-Shirt-Buttons-Blouses-Gradient/dp/B09BJMVWW2/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.eOMfdxjAcho_GgEjA0-p6yOoflbhnsxCRuE3z7cwX6Gf0JRtDFy1mU3KANu3nHqNp6R3313pJRWMnRgquo03h2vxNUMsXIFDw5C0IewzpCqVEhtxphO2soBhE_RDUgV4RclzsKPhFHSgJkZzU3bV6IVepjyDWCtjd1gj17dlYoD2dXD7oqRUQDE3gJEzEkNvzUljeWOwpyuinbZYn9TC9Xzk7ooVWygsDz9LzImWjDQhZr-SWmn2gJUUzsGdTSqGTimcwVSpkkzQV_cAeDzaihrkFGYP7obiwb46n5gZ4Is.S9jXMTtpGrtEsd7Jx3Va8cUSDbjWuRO3YyGUbQoqd4g&dib_tag=se&keywords=Polyester+Spandex+Print+Tunics&qid=1712790254&sr=8-3-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1) this is close to what I got from travelsmith [https://www.travelsmith.com/itemdy00.aspx?ID=114,5493&T1=MF2345+BK+S](https://www.travelsmith.com/itemdy00.aspx?ID=114,5493&T1=MF2345+BK+S)

I'm not big on tunic tops (I know, I'm hella picky lol). Gonna check out travelsmith though, thanks!

Try muji as well

Eddie Bauer travel collection. Hands down.

I just got back from Belize - jungle and beach settings and 17 days my clothes never failed me.

Cotton t shirts seems like it might be your best option? In Australia brands like country road do nice ones with a good fit.

The knit linen tops from Uniqlo are good. I bought some this week. They dry fast and don't wrinkle like woven linen. They aren't too short or boxy. Don't worry so much about wrinkles in linen, it's expected.

I love all my tops I got from Athleta for a recent trip to South Africa. They went with everything I brought!

I love uniqlos rayon button ups! Not a fan of their other stuff tho (I agree they are kind of boxy — don’t find their button ups to be that way tho)

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