Purse Hangers

What Are Purse Hangers?

These handy items are the perfect handbag companions. Purses are more than just a place to toss your stuff – they are a reflection of your personality. Purses make a statement about your style, and if you get into the designer names, can cost hundreds and even thousands of dollars! Keep this essential accessory at its best by utilizing organizers and keepers.

There are two basic types of purse hangers. At home purse hooks or organizers keep your collection of handbags within easy reach and off the floor so you can easily accessorize at a glance. These come in a variety of designs and allow you to store your handbags safely and easily. Some styles are even covered to protect bags from dust.

The other type of handbag hanger is a take-along item that attaches easily to tables and other surfaces to keep your purse within reach but off the floor. This item may be small, but it is growing immensely in popularity because of its many advantages. There are also many different styles of table purse hooks available to coordinate or harmonize with your handbag.

Purse Organizer Hangers

Purse organizer hangers are typically designed to be used in your room or closet. Great space saving designs can make the most of purse storage even with limited closet space. Styles include:

Types of Handbag Storage Hangers

• Hook Type Hangers: These have a series of four or more hooks that the handbag's handle can simply be placed over. These may be used mounted on the wall, over a door, freestanding, or hung up.

• Over the Door Purse Holders: Ideal for those with little or no closet space, over the door purse storage may have vertical or horizontal hooks, loops, pouches, or slots to place bags. Some come with additional organizational features like key and mail pockets and are available in stylish colors, making them perfect for apartments.

• Hanging Purse Holders: Easily stores purses in your closet with a hanging type organizer. These come in styles that easily hang over your current closet rod. Available in styles with hooks, purse envelopes, files or cubes, or a combination. Sold in nylon, canvas, and other materials.

Other purse storage options are also on the market, such as cube organizers designed for closet shelving.

Where to Buy Storage Hangers

You can purchase these essential storage solutions at some department stores, specialty stores, and online. A few companies offering purse hooks and storage include:

• SpaceSavers.com
• Organize.com
• Stacks and Stacks
• KangaRoom
• Linens and Things

Portable Purse Hangers

Portable purse hangers, also referred to as hooks, caddies, and holders have many advantages for busy women on the go. Attaching your purse to its own personal hanger gives the following advantages:

• Your purse isn't in contact with the ground and is less likely to get dirty or damaged.

• It provides more security -- hanging your purse near you under the table rather than the back of your chair means theft is more difficult and less likely to occur.

• Keep your hands and arms free in restaurants, in meetings, and many other places while still keeping your handbag in sight and within easy reach.

• Avoid the cumbersome bulk of having your handbag in your lap.

• Many purse hooks and hangers are versatile and can be used on desks, theater seats, over doors, or even the back of bathroom stalls. You know you don't want to put your purse on the floor in there!

• These fashionable holders are stylish as well as functional.

How They Work

Most handbags hangers attach to a surface using a simple non-slip rubber grip pad. The pad is placed on the table and the purse is placed on the hook underneath. The friction stabilizes the hook and the purse is safe.

Where to Buy Portable Hangers

Designs and prices vary, ranging from resin jewels and sequins to natural stones and crystals. Metal alloys are typically used for the hangers. Designs include items like round jewels, flowers, hearts, stars, butterflies, purses, animals, and prints and enamel designs.

These small items make great gifts and even bridesmaid gifts or favors for special women's events. Places to purchase purse hangers include:

• Purse Pal
• Hanger Up
• Couture Caddy
• Zook Hooks
• Purse Hooks
• Pursesitter
• Hang 'Em High Purse Hangers

Keep in Mind

Consider the size of your bag when purchasing a hanger. Lower quality hangers may not reference a weight amount so if you have a very heavy bad, be sure it will hold the weight. Good quality hooks may be able to hold thirty pounds or more.

Also consider the type of bag you usually carry. Long straps and messenger bags may not work with hangers. For most women, however, hangers are a stylish and creative solution for keeping your purse clean and safe in any environment.