Closet Storage Planner | |
If you're biting the bullet and getting your clothes closet organized, take note of these space requirements for clothes and accessories. Before you start tossing out your hand-me-downs, take note of the space needed to store your stuff. Use these dimensions as a guideline in planning your new closet design. Length requirements: Man's suit or sports jacket -- 40-42 inches Man's shirt -- 39 inches Woman's blazer or suit jacket -- 32-34 inches Woman's blouse - 30-34 inches Man's or woman's slacks folded over a hanger -- 26 inches Man's or woman's slacks hung from cuffs -- 46 inches Woman's skirt -- 38- 40 inches Woman's dress -- 45-50 inches Ties -- 36 inches Belts -- 42 inches To prevent clothes from being wrinkled and creased allow 1 inch of horizontal space per garment and 2-3 inches for each suit or jacket, depending on their bulk. Width requirements: Woman's shoes -- 5-6 inches per pair Men's shoes -- 9 inches per pair written by the editors of HouseNet Copyright HouseNet, Inc. |