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Hi Hangin’ Out:

 

I have what seems to be a simple question, however, any time I try to figure it out I end up getting so confused!!

When it comes to hangers for my garment rack, what is the best option? There are so many hangers out there I just get overwhelmed trying to figure it out. Can you help me?

 

-Hannah with hangers on the brain

 

 

 

Hi Hannah!

 

I am glad you asked this question because it is something everyone wonders about. There are so many hanger options out there, it’s normal to be overwhelmed. Before you head to the store for your hangers you need to take a good look at the clothes you are planning on hanging. There are different hangers for different pieces of clothing, so it is important to pay attention to that.

For hanging pants you’ll want to get a hanger with a clamp. I have found that plastic clamps do not work as well as a strong metal one. I hang my jeans to dry and they can be very heavy, so I need a strong hanger for them. Another good reason to get hangers with clamps is to prevent wrinkles and creases that can be caused by folding your pants over the hanger.

For tops and jackets I like a heavy duty plastic hanger. I have purchased the cheap light plastic hangers before and they break so easily that I just spend the extra pennies and get one that is a little bit stronger.

There are lots of hangers and hanging accessories that help with specialty clothing pieces or help with saving space and extending closet space. There are padded hangers if you have delicate items you are hanging, hangers with grips for silky items and even hanger extenders to hang pants with tops.

My advice to you is to start simple and then jump in. You’ll know once you start hanging pieces what hangers you’ll need for them. If you start with a basic plastic hanger and your tops won’t stay on, then you can step up and look for the specialty hangers with confidence.

Good luck!