In the 1981 movie, “Mommie Dearest”, there’s a famous scene in which Faye Dunaway, playing Joan Crawford, screams at her young daughter, “No wire hangers!!!  Ever!!!”  It’s a very disturbing scene.  I’m not that crazy but I do agree with her point: Get rid of all your wire hangers!   

Why?  Wire hangers are ugly, that’s why.  They make your whole closet look cheap and messy.  There is nothing aesthetically pleasing or positive about them- except that they are free from the dry cleaners.

There are several reasons why you should get rid of all your wire hangers:  clothes slip off too easily and they end up piled on the floor;  they create unsightly points in the shoulders of many fabrics; they can leave rust stains on your clothing; they are twisted at the top to create a hook and then can snag your garments.  In addition, because they are made of light metal, wire hangers can sag or buckle under the weight of heavy garments.  Bottom line, wire hangers hurt you more than they help you.  A wire hanger is not your friend. 

Donate them to any local dry cleaners for recycling.  Get ‘em out.  They are happy to take them from you.

So, what hangers should you have in your closet?  Pretty much anything but a wire hanger or a cheap plastic one.  You want your clothing on attractive, good quality hangers.  I recommend they all be the same color to have a nice, clean look but that is certainly personal choice.  Children and teens might like different color hangers, maybe to match their bedroom decor and that can be fun and “cool” looking too. 

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Nice hangers do make a huge difference in the overall look and feel of your closet.  I’ve organized gorgeous, stunning master closets with expensive, designer clothing and as soon as I see wire hangers, the whole look is destroyed.

Get an instant closet makeover… buy yourself new hangers! 

My personal favorite is the velvet slim hanger.  This style can be used for both men and women.  They sell them at Bed, Bath & Beyond, Target, The Container Store, Costco and several other retail stores.  They are normally $9.99 for 35 black velvet slim hangers at Costco but I’ve even seen them there for as low as $6.99.

At Bed, Bath & Beyond, with the 20% off big, blue coupon, the price is around $25 for 50 velvet slim hangers.  At BB&B, they usually come in black or stone, which is an ivory color. 

The velvet slim hangers solve all of the problems that wire hangers create.  Clothes don’t slide off, their rounded edges eliminate that annoying “shoulder bump”, they have a swivel head which makes it easier to hang your clothes up and have them all face the same direction and because they are so slim, they allow you to fit much more clothing in the same amount of space.  

What about wooden hangers?  While wooden hangers are heavy and take up significantly more space in your closet, Happy Home Organizers does think they serve a purpose.  Traditional wooden hangers are great for heavy winter coats and men’s suit jackets.  As long as you have the room to accommodate them, they are a great choice for your “coat closet”.

“Clip Hangers” are also on my lists of favorites.  These work great for skirts, shorts and even pants because they allow you to hang these items without folding and creating creases that later need to be ironed.  These also work great for sleeveless tops and dress.  Just make sure they are of high quality.  Avoid plastic clip hangers which tend to break easily and don’t hold up to the weight of heavier clothes.  Look for sturdy metals ones with rubber clips that don’t leave marks or imprints on your clothes.

Giving your closet an instant upgrade with the right hangers is certainly a step in the right direction.  Buying yourself new hangers and transferring your clothes from the old hangers to the new ones will also force you to do some decluttering in the process as well.  It will force you to look at each article of clothing.  If you don’t love it or haven’t worn it in a long while- get it out.  Donate!  Remember, if your closet has too much “stuff”, you need to create space.  The ONLY way to create space is to purge.  When you are decluttering and organizing, purging = progress.     

If you are feeling overwhelmed or having a little trouble getting started, please contact Happy Home Organizers for a FREE consultation.  Don’t delay, call today!  We want you to love your closets!

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