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lisrobreib — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 13:59:39 GMT

How do you store all your handbags ?? Please help

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JeanLouiseFinch — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 14:22:00 GMT

I don't have a huge amount of handbags. I've been storing them in clear plastic tubs until now, but recently Joy Mangano was on HSN with a Huggable Hangars set that included a carousel type thing that hangs on the closet rod. It has lots of pockets on each side that can be used for shoes, purses, scarves, socks, etc. Anyway, I'm going to use that for shoes and might switch purses to it as well.

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kzjohnson — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 14:32:48 GMT

Those plastic zip "bags" that sheets, curtains, etc come in...I save those. So for purses that don't have their own storage bag, I use one of these plastic bags with the purse wrapped in tissue paper first. I have the 10 or so leather Coach purses I own lined up on the top shelf of my closet in these sheet bags. I've been storing my first Coach like this since 1987.

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serenity4ever — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 15:24:33 GMT

I store my handbags on a shelf in my closet. I use the dust bags provided with the purse to protect the leather. I was told never to use anything plastic...something about leather needs to breathe...

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Annabellethecat66 — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 15:32:21 GMT

I know zip about organization of any kind. I am terrible at organization. I wish I wasn't.

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sun8shine — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 16:03:51 GMT

These are some good ideas from everyone. (and some good inspiration)

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sharon818 — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 19:15:34 GMT

I have a handbag organizer that I bought on HSN from Origami. That line of organization shelving is amazing and worth every single cent (it's not THAT expensive but still not easy for limited budgets). The plastic zippered bags that things like sheet sets come in work great too! They keep bags from falling in on themselves, which sometimes makes them lose their shape.

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ID2 — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 20:10:49 GMT

Years ago when my local IKEA store opened I loaded up on some window storage boxes. Thank goodness I got what I needed because they no longer carry anything like it anymore. I am able to set them on my top 2 shelves in my walk-in closet. I love that all I have to do is glance up and I'm able to see what purse is in each box.

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kabella — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 20:14:23 GMT

I do have quite a few handbags that are leather & the ones I don't wear as often, I store them on a shelf in dust bags they came with because leather needs to breath & I also label the drawer strings. I have a shelf for them & the others I wear more often I just place them on another shelf without covering them.

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Dharma_Initiative — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 20:23:55 GMT

What a brilliant question. It's one thing I have no idea what to do with and hate the way I am storing mine. They're hanging on hangers, stuffed into closets, clothes baskets, hampers, you name it. I don't even use most of them, definitely need to purge. They are so awkward to store, especially if it's true you can't keep them in a plastic bin...although probably few if any of mine are real leather so that wouldn't be a problem for me. I have never had a purse that I loved. Sad, but true. I can never find just the right one and/or don't want to fork out as much money as it costs to get a good one.

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kabella — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 20:32:52 GMT

I bought plastic long hangers with large hooks at BB&Beyond where I store my scarfs. That would work well also for handbags...check em out!

I have an extra one & they have 6 hooks that are smooth. I put some handbags on them just now & its works great for one handbag on each alternating hook. I believe they are around 6 dollars.

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Ibby114 — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 21:46:39 GMT

I had a shelf installed in my closet - about 10"" from the ceiling. It had been pretty much unused space since it's too high to reach for items I might need daily. I have my bags lined up neatly - one next to the other.

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saidthespidertothefly — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 23:22:12 GMT

Previously I kept mine on built in shelving, in their dust bags. I tried to keep the different color of the dust bags correlating with the handbags. I like things to match, look neat, so that always bothered me, plus you could not see in.

In addition I have several larger canvas storage boxes with tops, and the drop front for easy access, that line the long top shelf. Two of those, one for dark the other light, are for some collectible bags and the occasion dress bags. I am good with this part.

I had thought about the IKEA ones mentioned about, never got to them. I wanted to design something to have made, then I came across these:

http://rakkudesigns.com/iglu-for-handbags-and-shoes

I waited forever for them, because the front and back ends are zippered around, I leave an area opened. I suggested to the company to make part of design in a breathable fabric. I keep the little dry pellets packs in each, and paper for shaping. I keep on long shelf, not the hanging configuration.

I have to say it looks professionally organized, and when things are easy to see, and get to, you make better use. Plus it helped me purge, and pass on.

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Daysdee — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 23:29:01 GMT

On a shelf in closet of guest room. Also keep shoes hanging in one of those things with pockets. (actually 2) Keep off season clothing hanging in that closet too. (handbags: none are designer)

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Irishrose136 — Wed, 04 Jun 2014 00:28:22 GMT

On 6/3/2014 serenity4ever said: I store my handbags on a shelf in my closet. I use the dust bags provided with the purse to protect the leather. I was told never to use anything plastic...something about leather needs to breathe...

What serenity4ever said. Do not put leather in plastic, esp plastic tubs (like Rubbermaid) that lock closed.

ETA: Keep your purse stuffed so it retains its shape and doesn't collapse or get creased.

Also, be careful to store light-colored leather in light-colored bags. Dark black or navy dust bags might rub off onto the leather. Many women use inexpensive pillow protectors or pillowcases.