The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Right Hangers for Your Dresses
Your dresses likely represent one of the biggest investments in your wardrobe. Protecting that investment is as simple as choosing the correct hangers to hang them on. While selecting the right hangers for dresses isn’t difficult, there are a few important factors to consider—such as the fabric, shoulder or bodice structure, weight of the dress, and how long you plan to store it between uses.
Securing Straps and Maintaining Structure
Our Combination Hangers with Clips are great for most dresses. They feature slots for small hanging straps and clips for dress liners, slips, and securing slippery fabrics. These hangers are flat, making them perfect for saving space and hanging dresses without molded bodices or elaborate ornamental designs.
For formal dresses with molded shoulders or intricate sleeves, use curved hangers like our Rubber Foam Display Hangers. These extend up to 21" in length and can be bent to fit and support any dress design, making them ideal for wedding gowns or oddly shaped dresses. Avoid storing these tightly pressed against other clothes to preserve their shape.
Protect the Investment You've Made in Your Dresses
Dress Weight
Heavy dresses, such as wedding gowns, heavy satins, and dress coats, put extra stress on hangers over time. For these, sturdy wooden hangers or heavy-duty unbreakable plastic hangers are best. Our Deluxe Cedar Hangers, which are 2" thick, are precision-crafted to resist bending, splintering, snapping, or losing their hooks—even under the weight of the heaviest gowns.
Dress Size and Neckline
Even dresses of the same size may have varying shoulder widths. Measure the distance from the top of the left shoulder to the top of the right shoulder to determine the best hanger size for each dress.-
Boat Neck or Off-the-Shoulder Dresses: Use an Oversized Suit Hanger for better support.
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Halter Style Dresses: Adjustable Rubber Foam Display Hangers can be shaped to fit and support the neck area. Tuck the ends under the arms to prevent sagging.
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Strapless Spandex Dresses: Circular Bikini Hangers work well for dresses that contract to 14" or less across.
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Very Small Neck Holes: Z Hangers slip in without stretching delicate necklines.
- Closely Set Straps: Use Petite Hangers for narrow strap spacing.
Choosing the right dress hangers will help you care for your dresses with ease, ensuring they maintain their shape, beauty, and longevity.