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There's nothing worse than a messy, disorganized closet. Having high-quality clothes hangers that match is an absolute must. After much research, we found that the AmazonBasics Wood Suit Hangers are best for most people with their sturdy design, low price, and bulk buying options.
It's perfectly normal to make it to adulthood and find yourself stuck with a closet full of mismatched hangers — half of which are crappy wire ones from the dry cleaner's or flimsy plastic ones you bought at the dollar store — but you don't have to live in disorder any longer! It's time to get a good set of high-quality, matching hangers. Believe us, your closet will thank you.
Hangers come in all kinds of shapes, sizes, types, and materials. It can be hard to know which ones are best for your clothes and your closet. One thing is for sure, though — Cheap, thin, flimsy wire and plastic hangers are not the answer. Sturdy, well-made wooden hangers are best, though velvet and padded ones are also very good. We've chosen wooden hangers for our picks because they tend to last longest and look the nicest.
We've also included a few different types of hangers: regular, all purpose ones that can handle any piece of clothing you have; special ones that are made for hanging pants and skirts without creases; hangers made for children specifically; and a tie rack that can hold ties, scarves, or belts easily.
Editor's note on the merits of high-end hangers: In our research, we found many incredible companies like Kirby Allison's Hanger Project, which make lovely high-end hangers out of fine wood and other materials, however, these hangers are rather expensive, and most people will probably be just fine with more mid-range or budget picks like the ones we recommend.
Updated on 03/21/2018: Added Joy Mangano's Huggable Hangers and updated prices.
Read on in the slides below to learn why the AmazonBasics Wood Suit Hangers are our top pick and why you might also like the Natural Wooden Trouser Clamp & Skirt Hanger, the Superior Natural Wooden Hangers, the Honey-Can-Do Kids Wood Shirt Hangers With Metal Clips, the Woodlore Cedar 42-Peg Tie Hanger, and the Joy Mangano Huggable Hangers.
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The best hanger overall
Why you'll love them: The AmazonBasics Wood Suit Hangers are sturdy, attractive, and so versatile that you can use them for everything.
Solid wood hangers are sturdy, attractive, and practical. Although these AmazonBasics Wood Suit Hangers aren't the most high-end wooden hangers you can buy, they are the best option for most people.
You could easily just buy the 30-pack of these hangers and use them for every type of clothing you have. Each hanger has a wooden rod for hanging pants, notches to accommodate strappy tanks and dresses, and a broad enough design to hold blazers, shirts, and most coats. Amazon also sells a 16-pack for those of you who don't own that many clothes or simply have a very small closet.
The hangers measure 17.4 x 0.5 x 9.4 inches, which should work in most closets. They come with the AmazonBasics 1-Year Limited Warranty, so if you dislike them or they have a manufacturing flaw, you can send them back within the return window.
Most buyers on Amazon love these hangers and say they helped organize their closets to perfection. However, a few repeat customers say that the build quality isn't as good as it used to be. Some reviewers say that you should sand the hangers down in certain places to ensure the wood doesn't snag on your clothes. The Wirecutteragrees that they're middle-of-the-road hangers that will work for most people, but recommends a slightly more pricey pick instead.
These are minor quality control issues that aren't deal breakers for most people, though you should be aware of them and keep your expectations in check. After all, you're getting these hangers for less than $1 each, which is unheard of for wood hangers.
Pros: Real wood design, includes a pants bar, low price, bulk buying options, you can hang anything on them, notches in wood for strappy dresses and tank tops
Cons: May need light sanding in some areas, not ideal for pants or skirts
Buy the AmazonBasics Wood Suit Hangers on Amazon for $15.99 for 16 pack or $23.99 for a 30 pack
The best hanger for pants and skirts
Why you'll love them: The Natural Wooden Trouser Clamp & Skirt Hangers are specially made to clamp down on your pants without leaving wrinkles and to hold your skirts without damaging them.
If you have a lot of skirts and dress pants that you don't want to subject to creases and life on an ordinary hanger, the Natural Wooden Trouser Clamps and Skirt Hangers from the Container Store are a great option.
They'll match the aesthetic of your ordinary AmazonBasics' Wood Suit Hangers, but these trouser clamps and skirt hangers will take extra good care of your pants and skirts. The Trouser Clamp has a felt lining and a notch inside to hold your dress pants gently without creasing them in all the wrong places.
The clamp is strong enough to hold your pants so they don't fall, but gentle enough not to leave a weird crease. You can use them for skirts, too, or you can get the Skirt Hanger with its two clips and adjustable metal bar instead. The Skirt Hanger will hold your skirts in place by the waistband.
Buyers on the Container Store's website rate these hangers highly at 5 or 4 stars. Reviewers love the smooth finish, the great quality, and the sturdy grip of these hangers. Although these hangers cost $2.99 - $3.99 each, you won't have to buy too many of them, as you only need enough to hold your most important pants and skirts.
Pros: Real wood design, strong clamp holds pants or skirts secure, no more wrinkles, non-slip security, attractive design
Cons: May not fit all pants or skirts
Buy the Natural Wooden Trouser Clamp & Skirt Hanger at the Container Store for $2.99 - $3.99 each
The best hanger for coats and suits
Why you'll love them: The Superior Natural Wooden Hangers are perfect for suits and coats with their broad, thick wooden shoulders.
If you have heavy wool coats, sturdy leather jackets, puffy down coats, or high-end suits that need stronger broader hangers, you'll love the Superior Natural Wooden Hangers from the Container Store.
These wooden hangers are thicker, sturdier, and stronger than normal hangers, and the arms are specifically made to support the natural shape of coats and suits. The thick, curvy design also ensures that your suit jackets and coats don't get weird hanger bumps in the shoulders.
If you need these hangers to protect your suits, you may want to opt for the hangers with the ribbed bar that holds your suit pants securely, too. Those who only want to store coats carefully won't need to spring for the bar.
The Superior Natural Wooden Hangers are obviously quite popular at the Container Store, because they have 40 reviews and an average star rating of 4.7 out of 5. It's an excellent rating, and most buyers agree that these hangers live up to their name with superior structure and stability for heavier coats, jackets, and suits.
In fact, the only one-star review is from someone whose only complaint was that the price tag sticker was difficult to remove from the hanger itself.
Pros: Real wood, sturdy design, angled shoulders for suits and coats, can handle heavy coats
Cons: Pricey if you buy many
Buy the Superior Natural Wooden Hangers at the Container Store for $9.99 - $11.99 each
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