No More Wire Hangers: A Buying Guide

Hanger Buying Guide Not all hangers are created equal. Although we can't deny that dry-cleaner freebies are tempting, falling victim to wire hangers will only lead to heartache. And wrinkles. Your clothes are going to be hanging around for a while, so you might as well make them comfortable. Give each item in your wardrobe the respect it deserves with the right selection of plastic hangers, wooden hangers, padded hangers, and more to keep your clothing wrinkle-free. Hanging Straight Keeping your shirts and blouses pressed and presentable is no work at all with the right hangers. Sturdy plastic hangers, wooden hangers, or metal hangers with rounded edges prevent dimples and creases in the shoulders of your shirts. Non-slip foam hangers and velvet hangers also help prevent a crease crisis. Ultra-thin, space-saving hangers let you hang more shirts than ever, even in a cramped closet.

Chrome with Foam Shirt / Trouser Hangers

Silky Smooth
If your slippery silks and satin tops keep making a break for it, invest in hangers to help them stay put. Padded hangers, velvet hangers, and non-slip hangers are excellent for fabrics that tend to slide. They keep spaghetti straps from tangling and open necklines from falling to the closet floor.

Pants Party
How you hang your pants depends on how you wear them. Pants hangers offer variety. Casual jeans can be folded in half and hung over padded bar hangers. Dress pants can't afford to have a crease out of place. Clip or clamp pants hangers let you crease dress pants neatly to preserve pressing and hang full-length/lengthwise.

All Dressed Up
Long, heavy dresses, call for sturdy padded hangers. If you're mainly hanging lightweight, silky garments, satin and velvet hangers contribute to a luxurious feel. Your skirts don't need to be all strung up. Skirt hangers with a single clamp or rubber-coated clips will help you avoid nasty creases and wrinkles in the waistbands of your skirts.

Suits, Not Separates
There's no need to separate your suits. Whether you're wearing the pants in your relationship or going girly with a skirt suit, suit hangers are a great way to keep your suits coupled up. Suit hangers are often curved to give the garment a little breathing room. Sturdy wooden hangers are an excellent choice for hanging suits because they give support to help the shoulders keep their shape.