The 14 Best Clothes Hangers for Shirts, Pants, and More
If you usually rely on the flimsy wire hangers given to you for free by stores or dry cleaners, it’s time to upgrade, as you don’t want your closet items to suffer as a result of less-than-stellar storage. “Upgrading your hangers is a quick and easy way to elevate your closet,” says Joanna Wirick, life and home professional organizer at Joanna Organize. By streamlining your hangers, you can maximize storage space and tidy up your closet. You can also ensure that all your clothes are stored properly.
To find the best hangers, we evaluated dozens of products based on material, size, storage capacity, and overall value. For expert advice and recommendations, we consulted four professional organizers: Wirick, Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin of The Home Edit, and Holly Blakey, professional organizer at Breathing Room Organization.
The Container Store Slim Woods Shirt Hangers at The Container Store
$156
The Container Store Wooden Pant/Skirt Hanger at The Container Store
$5
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These sleek hangers hold different kinds of clothing without slipping or creasing.
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At 0.5 inches thick, these hangers aren’t ideal for space-savers.
For hangers that work with any type of clothing, have a sturdy construction, and look great in your closet, go for Zober's 20-pack of wooden suit hangers. Yes, it says "suit" in the name, but these high-quality hangers are just as good for sweaters, pants, dresses, and everything else.
They feature a 360-degree chrome hook that allows for easy hanging access, a contoured, notched shoulder line that helps clothes retain shape, and a vinyl-covered rounded bar that prevents slippage and creasing when used to hang up items like pants and skirts. Plus, they're just nice to look at, with a smooth, sanded wood design that's coated in a clear lacquer and comes in five elegant colors.
Material: Wood | Thickness: 0.5 inches | Quantity: 20
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They're ultra thin, so they save space and money.
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They may be too flimsy for bulky or heavy clothing.
For a set of slim, effective, and inexpensive velvet hangers, Blakey recommends this 30-pack from AmazonBasics. These hangers have a lightweight feel yet are made from sturdy plastic that can hold up to 10 pounds each, and they feature notched shoulders that help prevent clothes from slipping off.
Then there are the 360-degree swiveling hooks, which allow you to easily grab items without needing to remove the hanger itself, and the ultra-thin design meant to maximize and free up closet space. With these hangers, you can store shirts, sweaters, and much more with simplicity—just note that they aren't as durable as other options for really bulky items like winter coats.
Material: Velvet, plastic | Thickness: 0.2 inches | Quantity: 30, 50, 100
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