4 Easy Ways to Hang Your Pants on a Hanger

Hanging up jeans or dress pants will keep them smooth and wrinkle-free so they look great the next time you wear them. We're here to share all the different ways to hang pants, no matter what kind of hanger you have on hand. Keep reading for a quick and easy tutorial on how to hang your pants so they don’t slip or fall off the hanger.

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Hang your pants on a standard hanger by folding them in half vertically so the legs line up with one another. Drape the pants over the hanger's bottom bar.
To keep your pants from slipping off the hanger, hold them upside-down. Pull one leg over the hanger bar, and then drape the other leg over the first.
Use a hanger with clips by folding your pants in half vertically and securing the clips to the waistband.

Method 1

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Simple Hanger Fold

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Fold your pants in half vertically. Lay your pants flat on a table so the front side is face-up. Fold the pants in half so the legs line up and the hand pockets are on the inside. Smooth out the fabric to get rid of any wrinkles or creases where the legs are bunched up.^{[1]
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- If you’re not able to smooth out all the wrinkles by hand, iron your pants before putting them on the hanger.
- A simple hanger fold works best for jeans or slacks.
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Hook a hanger on your closet rod. If you have other clothes hanging in your closet, push them out of the way so you have space to hang your pants.
- Rather than using a standard triangular hanger, try an L-shaped hanger that's open on one side so it's easier to slide the pants off of it.^{[2]
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- Avoid using wire hangers because they could distort from the weight of your pants and leave wrinkles in the fabric.
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Drape the pants over the hanger’s horizontal bar. Slip the waistband through the middle of the hanger, and drape your pants over the bar. Pull the waistband down so it lines up with the cuffs at the ends of your pants’ legs.
- Be sure to take everything out of your pants pockets before hanging them because your items could drop onto the floor.
- If you’re hanging jeans, hook 1 or 2 of the belt loops around the hanger’s hook to prevent the heavy denim from slipping.^{[3]
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Adjust your pants until they don't slide off. If you notice that your pants are slipping off the hanger, then one side is heavier than the other. If the side with the waistband is causing the pants to slip, gently pull on the legs. If the pants are slipping on the side with the legs, then tug on the waistband. Keep adjusting the position of your pants until they balance on the bar without slipping.^{[4]
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- If your pants are still sliding off, try clipping them to the horizontal bar with a clothespin or two.
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Add velvet or hot glue to the hanger’s bar if your pants keep slipping. If you don’t already have non-slip hangers, attach the velvet or put a line of hot glue along the bottom bar of a plastic or wooden hanger. The addition will help create more friction so your pants are less likely to slide or fall off.^{[5]
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- To add velvet strips to your hanger, cut a piece of velvet with adhesive backing to the length of the bottom bar. Peel the backing off the velvet and stick it to the top of the hanger’s bar.
- If you use hot glue, simply draw a zigzag or squiggly line along the center of the bar.

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Savile Row Fold

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Hold the pants upside down by cuffs. Hold onto your pants so they’re upside-down and your fingers are on the outer leg seams. Position your thumbs on the inseams and ensure they face each other.^{[6]
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- The Savile Row fold uses a standard hanger and prevents fabrics on like silk from slipping, so this works great for dress pants.
Place a standard plastic or wooden hanger on a rod or hook so it’s easier to work with. Hold up the two pant legs up to the hanger so the horizontal bar hangs between the ankle cuffs.
Pull one of the pant legs through the middle of the hanger, and fold it over the bar. Pull the ankle cuff down until it lines up with the crotch of the pants.^{[7]
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Drape the other leg over the first one. Pull the other leg through the hanger and drape it over the horizontal bar. Tug the leg down until the ankle cuff lines up with the crotch and the pants hang evenly on the hanger.^{[8]
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- Layering the pant legs prevents them from slipping off the hanger no matter how much it moves around.

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Hanger with Clips

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Fold your pants in half if they’re too wide or too long. If your pants are wider than your hanger with clips, fold them in half vertically so the legs line up. If you don’t have a lot of vertical space in your closet, fold your pants in half vertically and then again horizontally so the ankle cuffs and waistband line up.^{[9]
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- Run your hands over your pants after folding them to smooth out any creases or wrinkles.
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Clip the pants to the hanger by their waistband. Move the clips on the hanger’s horizontal bar so they’re about 1 in (2.5 cm) away from the outside edge of the waistband. Pinch the top of the clips to open them. Place the pants inside of the clips and release them to secure the waistband inside.
- If you folded your pants in half horizontally, then clip your pants on the leg fold instead.
- Hangers with clips work for any type of pants, including jeans, slacks, and dress pants.
- Because many hanger clips have grooves or teeth on them, they can leave marks and imprints in soft fabrics, such as leather and pleather. Place 2 index cards inside of each clip to protect your fabric.
Find a spot in your closet where your pants can hang freely without bunching up on the bottom. Organize your pants by style or fabric so they’re easy to find when you want to wear them.

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Clamp Hanger

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Fold the pants in half vertically. Lay your pants flat on a table so the front side is facing up. Fold the pants over so the legs line up and the hand pockets are on the inside. Smooth out any wrinkles or creases on the legs where the fabric is bunched up.^{[10]
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- Clamp hangers work best for dress or suit pants that you don’t want creased or wrinkled.
Grip the hook part of your clamp hanger and pull it towards you. The 2 horizontal bars on the bottom of the hanger will open up so you’re able to hang your pants between them.^{[11]
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Hold your pants upside-down by the ankle cuffs and place them in between the open bars on your hanger. Avoid hanging your pants by the waistband with a clamp hanger because bulky pieces, like the buttons and zippers, get in the way and prevent the hanger from closing completely.
Push the hanger’s hook back down so the horizontal bars snap shut on the cuffs of your pants. Hang up your pants from a rod or hook inside your closet so they’re easy to access when you’re ready to wear them.^{[12]
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How can I hang a dressy skirt without leaving marks?

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Dressy fabric is often easily marked by hanger pressure. The way to prevent this is to use a buffer between the hanger and the garment. Place a piece of felt folded over the parts of the skirt waist where the hanger will be clipped in place. The felt will provide a surface for the hanger to cling to without leaving marks on the skirt.

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How to keep boys silky sports pants on hanger without falling off?

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Check for hanging loops inside the pants; if these are present, use these to wrap around a hanger that has slotted parts on it that prevent the loops from slipping off. If not, you can use pants hangers and use two pieces of felt to attach to the areas of the waist where the hanger will clip onto the pants. The felt will help keep the pants in place.

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Too many hangers and not enough space in your closet? Use an S-hook to hang a short chain (vertically) in your closet. Slip your hangers onto the rings in the chain.^{[13]
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