Would you post some photos of different types of hangers you ve chosen and what you rejected? I ve been clearing and reorganising mine since March- perhaps that's where I go wrong..
Dream closets......minimalist to maximalist
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These are the hangers I was previously using for tunics and dresses. Although they are the traditional length, the rounded, molded shape supported the shoulders of the clothing, but the width did not allow for more than a few pieces to fit on the rod.
The two hanger styles no longer seeing any closet action. Thin velvet and bulky molded.
Widths: The first hanger (below) is one that I used some time ago. It’s very thin so it takes up little space but it left some ‘dimples’ on the garments’ shoulders. The middle hanger is the petite version of what I am currently using. The wide hanger is the one above.
The top hanger (below) is the new petite shoulder version I recenty found. At 15” it fits the shoulders of all my narrower pieces without leaving ‘dimples’. The bottom one is the traditional version, measuring 2 1/2” wider than the petite version. I can use these for jackets and some summer tunics.
This is the family portrait. Petite, traditional, pants, & skirts. (They also come in white.)
I moved folded jeans to hangers the other day where they can hang out with the other pants.
The other sections are pretty much the same as before, except the shelves that held the folded jeans now hold flannel boxes holding leggings and tank tops.
There’s no doubt that I need a 12 step program for my closet obsession.....
The two hanger styles no longer seeing any closet action. Thin velvet and bulky molded.
Widths: The first hanger (below) is one that I used some time ago. It’s very thin so it takes up little space but it left some ‘dimples’ on the garments’ shoulders. The middle hanger is the petite version of what I am currently using. The wide hanger is the one above.
The top hanger (below) is the new petite shoulder version I recenty found. At 15” it fits the shoulders of all my narrower pieces without leaving ‘dimples’. The bottom one is the traditional version, measuring 2 1/2” wider than the petite version. I can use these for jackets and some summer tunics.
This is the family portrait. Petite, traditional, pants, & skirts. (They also come in white.)
I moved folded jeans to hangers the other day where they can hang out with the other pants.
The other sections are pretty much the same as before, except the shelves that held the folded jeans now hold flannel boxes holding leggings and tank tops.
There’s no doubt that I need a 12 step program for my closet obsession.....
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Thank you for posting this in detail. It's very useful actually- that sort of care when choosing something can make all the difference between failure and success. I don't use velvet hangers - they get so dusty after a little use. I like wooden ones best- with a drop of essential oil now & then...
I frequently have to work through several versions of things as I seek to find a working remedy to a current delimma. So I’m not surprised that I had to try different hanger styles. I prefer wooden also. The ones I chose are wooden but coated with a matte finish in black. Who would have thought that there’d be so many choices today?
Yes we do have a lot of choice- perfect for us obsessivus.
If you have a link where you bought this from please post it as I'd like to investigate further and indulge my obsessivus virus.Yes we do have a lot of choice- perfect for us obsessivus.
https://www.containerstore.com/s/closet/hangers/wooden/123
What kind of oil are you using for this? I am always scared that the clothes get stained.
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I buy essential oil from a place called fragrant earth. They are the real deal and don't stain. I love lavender and cedarwood, but there are others. They keep wardrobes clean and sweet smelling as well as deter moths.
Cedar oil is I think my favourite, but make sure you don't place on plastic directly. It can melt plastic!
I like your petite hangers - I need some of those. I love love love your Cabats!
Thank you! My cabats get a lot of use....I like your petite hangers - I need some of those. I love love love your Cabats!
I’ve had friends ask me to redo their closets....it’s not work, it’s entertainment for me! I do find that with limited space, flexibility is a must. Many of my shelves can be moved around and my hanging bars can be raised/lowered. It’s a good thing because I didn’t realize that I was going to end up with so many handbags......Not at all, you just need to come over and sort my wardrobe out