Many people get stuck on how to organize their closet (pun intended). Organized closets Well, that’s not the most important consideration when it comes to your clothes. There’s one other decision that can have a real impact on the lifespan of all your clothes, making it even more important than any decision about sorting and organizing – it’s deciding which of your clothes to hang or fold.
Why deciding whether to hang or fold something is so important
Many of us decide which clothes to hang or fold based on our preferences, and while there’s nothing inherently wrong with that, it’s not the best way to protect your clothes. But if you want to keep your clothes looking their best for as long as possible, one way to do that is by storing them properly. And today’s post is about doing just that! 🙂
Today’s post will answer the age-old clothing query: “Should I hang this in my closet or fold it up and put it in my dresser?” We’ll go over 7 clothing items that are better for hanging and 6 that are better for folding. If you have been meaning to do some closets Decluttering And reorganized, the lists below will help take a lot of the guesswork out of where to put what!
Scroll down to see videos of two of my favorite clothing folding hacks!
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7 Types of Clothes You Should Hang in Your Closet
1. Dresses
For light weight clothingHang them with the help of straps sewn at the back. If an extra-slippery dress is causing problems, criss-cross the straps at the top of the hanger to secure it. For heavy dresses And clothes made from delicate materials, hang them on padded hangers.
Related: This simple hack solves every problem with collared shirts
2. Light sweaters and cardigans
Hang sweaters and cardigans in your closet too. However, gravity can prove problematic in these situations, and you don’t want the sleeves of your favorite sweater to pull up. That’s why I use the hang-fold method for my cardigans, which you can read about at the link below.
Read more: How to hang your sweaters so they don’t stretch
3. Blouse
hang up Collared blouse Pair with a button-down top to help keep the shape of the collar in your closet. (This is especially important when working with delicate materials such as silk, satin, and lace.)
for Blouse without collarJust make sure you don’t accidentally pull the neckline when you hang it. Inserting your hanger into the bottom of the blouse is a great way to avoid stretching.
If you have Blouses that won’t stay on hangersI have just the solution! Check out the post at the link below to learn three easy DIY methods to turn plastic hangers into non-slip hangers.
Read more: A cheap and easy way to make any hanger non-slip
4. Trousers and dress pants
Hang trousers, dress pants and slacks from skirt hangers. It’s a great way to save space in your closet and avoid those annoying creases that often occur when you fold them on a hanger.
5. Jackets, Blazers and Coats
Always hang up outerwear like jackets, blazers and sport coats. They will do fine on a standard plastic hanger, but ideally you can hang them on one Curved suit hanger. If dust is a problem in your closet, you may want to invest in a few Shoulder cover To protect your best jackets and shirts.
6. Skirt
Hang the skirt from skirt hangers or from a hanging strap if your skirt has one. You can also DIY a skirt hanger using a plastic hanger and some clothes pins or clips. Get all its details at the link below (see #4 in the list.)
Read more: 8 Brilliant Closet Hacks That Will Really Help You Get Organized
7. Scarf
The best way to keep your scarf looking good is to hang it in your closet. There are many options for where to hang them, but it mostly depends on how much space you have. If space is not an issue, hang it on a regular plastic hanger. If you need a space-saving solution, give it a try Scarf hanger With slots for multiple scarves.
6 Types of Clothes You Should Fold
1. T-shirt
Many t-shirts are a bit stretchy and therefore stretch on the hanger. Instead, fold your t-shirt and store it in a shelf or drawer. Many people swear by Marie Kondo’s ConMary method because once your shirts are folded that way, you can stack them neatly upright in a drawer.
This method saves a significant amount of space and makes it so that you can see all the shirts in your drawer at once. Learn how to fold a shirt the Konmari way from this Con my article.
Video: My favorite way to fold a t-shirt quickly!
2. Heavy knitwear
Although I hang up my light sweaters and cardigans, I know you should Always Heavy knits and thick sweaters. That way you don’t have to worry about them stretching like they often do when hung on hangers.
If you only have long, open shelves in your closet and need a way to divide them up to make them more efficient, install some simple Closet dividers To keep your folded clothes more organized.
3. Bras and underwear
Everyday bras and underwear are best stored in drawers. (Whether or not you should actually fold your underwear is up to you! I always do, but I’ve heard from many people who see no point in doing it. To each their own!)
4. Socks
I admit I’ve always been a sock roller, despite the fact that it’s not the best for your socks. The extra stretching you do when rolling them together can wear out the elastic, but folding them in half is a safer option that will extend the life of your socks.
5. Casual pants
Fold your jeans, corduroys, khakis and all your other casual pants and store them in a drawer or on a shelf.
Video: A space-saving way to fold your jeans
6. Ornamental items
It’s a good idea to fold any of your clothes that are significantly embellished with sequins, beadwork, etc. These items are heavy, so hanging them can distort their shape. For an added layer of protection for both the decorative items and their surroundings, you can wrap the decorative items in tissue paper before storing them.
Do you have a favorite tip or trick for storing your clothes?
