The 7 Best Clip Clothes Hangers for Skirts, Pants and Shorts, Ranked & Reviewed

Our verdict: A velvet hanger with dual clips, notched shoulders and a swivel hook, in a pack of 24.

These Amazon Basics hangers have a velvet surface, dual clips, notched shoulders and a 360 degree swivel hook. They come in a 24-pack and cost under $25.

They win because they cope with the most garments. Dual clips hold skirts and trousers by the waistband without bunching, the notched shoulders catch straps and light tops that would otherwise slip, and velvet grips fabric so it stays put. The swivel hook lets you turn the hanger to face a garment outward on a rod. A 24-pack is large enough to equip most of a closet at once. Velvet does shed lint onto some dark clothing.

Buy them for a closet with a mix of skirts, trousers and light tops. Check the clip pressure on the heaviest pants you own.

Surface

Velvet

Clips

Dual

Hook

360 degree swivel

Pack

24

Our verdict: Adjustable metal clips with rubber pads on a clear plastic body, rated for 5 lb each.

The HOUSE DAY hangers are 14 inches wide, with adjustable metal clips that carry rubber pads, a clear plastic body and a stated load of 5 lb per hanger. They come as 12 for under $25.

They take second place because the rubber pads answer the main complaint about clip hangers, which is marks. A padded jaw spreads pressure over a larger area, so a skirt hem or a pair of dress trousers comes off without a crease. Adjustable clips fit different widths of waistband, and the stated 5 lb rating is useful: it tells you these will hold a pair of jeans or a lined skirt. The pack of 12 is smaller than the velvet 24, and the clear plastic body offers no shoulder notches.

Buy them for delicate skirts and dress trousers where marks matter. Pick velvet if you need to hold straps or tops.

Width

14 inches

Clips

Adjustable metal, rubber pads

Load

5 lb per hanger

Pack

12

Our verdict: A triangular, space-saving ivory velvet hanger with adjustable, anti-slip clips.

The HOME IT hangers are ivory velvet, with adjustable strong clips, a triangular space-saving shape and an anti-slip design. They come 10 to a pack and cost under $25.

Third place fits because the triangular shape is slimmer than a rectangular hanger, which matters when a rod is crowded. The velvet adds grip, and the ivory colour looks tidy in a light-colored closet. It loses points to the Amazon Basics because it has fewer pieces and a single set of clips, so it cannot carry as many shapes of garment. A 10-pack covers a small collection of bottoms.

Buy it for delicate skirts and trousers in a closet that is already full. Skip it if you need dark-colored hangers that hide lint.

Material

Ivory velvet

Clips

Adjustable, strong

Shape

Triangular, space saving

Pack

10

Our verdict: Chrome metal hangers with adjustable clips and stackable hooks, 20 to a pack.

The ZOBER hangers are chrome metal with adjustable clips, a non-slip grip and stackable hooks. They come in a pack of 20 and cost under $25.

Fourth place goes to them because metal clips hold a firmer grip than plastic, and a chrome frame is strong enough to carry heavier trousers without bending. Stackable hooks let you hang bottoms vertically, one below another, which saves rod width on a short rail. The drawback is that metal clips can leave a sharper pinch mark, and chrome over steel can rust if it stays damp. A metal hanger suits a dry closet.

Buy them for heavier pants and for stacking in a short closet. Dry clothing fully before hanging it.

Material

Chrome metal

Clips

Adjustable metal

Hooks

Stackable

Pack

20

Our verdict: Thirty lightweight plastic hangers that will not rust, with swivel hooks.

The Utopia Home set contains 30 lightweight plastic skirt hangers with clips, a 360 degree swivel hook and a compact profile. The listing notes they will not rust, and they cost under $25.

Fifth place suits them because the plastic body is the safe choice for wet laundry. Skirts and light bottoms can go from the wash onto a hanger and dry on a rack, and nothing will corrode. Thirty pieces is the biggest pack here and the best unit price. They are light, which means they are not for heavy trousers, and the listing does not describe the clips or give a load.

Buy them for lightweight skirts and shorts, especially on a drying rack. Use sturdier hangers for jeans.

Material

Lightweight plastic

Rust

Does not rust

Hook

360 degree swivel

Pack

30

Our verdict: Slim 12 inch black plastic hangers with ridged pinch clips, sized for shorts and kids' wear.

The Hanger Central hangers are 12 inches wide, slim black plastic with ridged pinch clips. They are listed as suitable for kids' clothes and come in packs of 30 or 12, for under $25.

They rank sixth because the 12 inch width is on the small side, which suits shorts, skirts and children's clothing but short-changes adult trousers. The slim body saves rod space, and the ridged pinch clips give some bite on fabric. Black plastic hides lint and does not show dirt. The grip is plastic on fabric, with no rubber pad, so it can leave a mark on fine cloth.

Buy them for a child's closet or for shorts and skirts in tight spaces. Do not use them for full-size trousers.

Width

12 inches

Clips

Ridged plastic pinch clips

Color

Black

Pack

30 or 12

Our verdict: A ten-pack of space-saving hangers with adjustable clips and a swivel hook.

The GUANJUNE hangers measure 29 by 14 by 3 centimeters, have adjustable clips and a 360 degree swivel hook, and are described as space saving. They come 10 to a pack for under $25.

They rank last because the listing gives little to separate them from the others. At about 11.4 inches wide, they sit in the small to middling range, and the page does not mention padding, velvet or load. They suit skirts and shorts well enough, and the swivel hook helps in a crowded rod. Adjustable clips fit a range of waistbands.

Buy them as a cheap first set to try clip hangers. If you want a more refined clip, pick one of the padded or velvet sets above.

Dimensions

29 x 14 x 3 cm

Clips

Adjustable

Hook

360 degree swivel

Pack

10