Best Skirt and Pant Hangers with Clips: 11 Picks Compared
Skirts, pants and shorts look best hanging flat and straight, and that's what a good clip hanger does. The wrong one leaves clip marks, lets slacks slide out, or doesn't match the rest of your racks. Here's what to look for, followed by our 11 most popular clip hangers side by side.
What to look for in a clip hanger
Clip type.
- Adjustable clips slide along the bar to fit any waistband, from a narrow skirt to wide pants.
- Rubber-grip clips hold fabric firmly and help prevent marks on delicate garments.
- A clamp grips the whole width of the hem instead of two points.
Width.
- About 14" suits skirts and shorts.
- 16" to 17.5" suits full-length pants and wider waistbands.
- For children's clothes, use a kids' size. See our hanger size guide.
Material and look. Match your other hangers so every rail looks the same: wood with wood, clear with clear, metal with metal.
Thickness. Slim clip hangers fit more bottoms on a rail. See slim hangers compared.
The 11 picks at a glance
| Hanger | Material | Width | Clips | Colors / hook | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W012–W072 | Semi-curved wood | 17.5" | Adjustable | 7 color and hook options | Boutiques, full-length pants |
| W013–W073 | Straight wood | 14" | Adjustable | 7 color and hook options | Skirts and shorts, matching wooden sets |
| WS72 | Ultra-slim wood, ¼" | 14" | Adjustable, rubber grip | Black/gold, white, natural | Slim boutique racks |
| WLM24 | Slim plywood, 0.3" | 14" | Adjustable, rubber grip | Natural | Jeans and slacks (holds up to 10 lb) |
| 8012 | Clear acrylic | 17" | Clips | Chrome, gloss gold or matte gold hook | Luxury displays |
| AL28 | Aluminum | 14" | Adjustable, rubber grip | Gold or silver | A sleek metal look |
| M063 / M073 | Heavy-duty metal, 3.8 mm | 14" | Adjustable, rubber tips | Chrome or gold | Busy stores, uniform racks |
| PL051–PL056 | Slim plastic, 0.19" | 16.5" | Adjustable | 6 colors | Everyday retail, color-matched sets |
| P021 / 5502 | Crystal clear plastic | 17" | Clips | Clear | A clean look at a low cost |
| PVC32 | PVC-coated metal | 13" | Adjustable | Black, white, gray | Slippery fabrics, damp clothes |
| P032 | Heavy-duty plastic | 11" | Clamp | White | Gripping the whole hem |
Our picks by need
Best for boutiques: W012–W072. A full-width semi-curved wooden hanger with sliding metal clips, in the same seven color and hook options as our semi-curved suit and shirt hangers. Your whole store can match.
Best slim option: WS72. Only ¼" thick, with rubber-grip clips, in black with a gold hook, white or natural. For a full outfit on one hanger, the WS73 combo adds shoulders for the top.
Best for jeans and heavier pants: WLM24. A slim plywood hanger with rubber-grip clips that holds up to 10 lb.
Best luxury look: 8012 clear acrylic or AL28 gold aluminum. Acrylic keeps the focus on the garment. Aluminum gives a slim metal look in gold or silver. For a straight acrylic pant hanger, see the 8020.
Best value for everyday retail: PL051–PL056. Slim plastic in six colors, matching our PL010–PL025 shirt hangers. For a crystal clear look, choose P021 / 5502 or the 14" P022.
Best for slippery fabrics: PVC32. A non-slip PVC coating over a metal core, also fine for damp clothes.
Best heavy-duty metal: M063 / M073. 3.8 mm metal with rubber-tip clips in chrome or gold. Other metal clip hangers include the M052 (17", adjustable clips) and the gold M070 with a loop hook.
Best clamp hanger: P032. An extra-strong clamp that grips the whole hem.
Tips for hanging skirts and pants
- Clip at the waistband, with the clips near each side seam so the garment hangs straight.
- Fold long pants in half over a bar hanger if you don't have room for full-length hanging. Clip hangers are best for showing the full garment.
- Use rubber-grip clips on delicate fabrics like silk and satin.
- Keep one width per rail. Mixing 14" and 17" clip hangers makes a rack look uneven.
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