Handbag Storage: How to Store Your Most Prized Purses
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Closet clean outs are always daunting. They’re full of sorting clothing into their respective “keep,” “sell,” and “donate” piles, making all your hangers match, and finding the proper place for each and every accessory, from shoes and jewelry to belts and, of course, purses. If you’ve ever wondered how to store your handbags so that they’re not all piled onto the same random hook—or worse, piled into the deepest, darkest corner of your closet—we have just the tips for you.
We tapped The Container Store brand ambassador Kiley Getz and interiors and fashion influencer Arvin Olano for their best hacks for organizing handbags in your closet year-round.
Display Unique Features
“Whether it’s a stunning embellishment, a unique pattern, or special material, showcasing my unique handbags, I feel, adds an artistic touch to my closet,” Getz says. Handbags can be works of art, after all, so they should be prominently displayed as such. If you have the shelf space, use an easel stand like these acrylic ones from Amazon or, for something a little lower profile but equally luxe, these Container Store handbag displays will make your closet feel like a department store.
Cub It Up
Olano’s main recommendation is to sort your bags into cubbies. Something as simple as an IKEA Kallax Unit can suffice, or if you have a big enough purse collection, as well as the proper budget, a custom option might be the better route. “I organize them by style, shape, and color,” Olano explains. “I keep all of my slouchy bags in one section and structured bags in another.” Having a separate space for each category makes it easier for him to find the most appropriate bag for any occasion.
Color Coding Isn’t Just For Clothes
Getz agrees, mentioning that she has even implemented a color-coded system with her handbags. “Arranging them according to their color not only adds a vibrant and artistic element to my organization, but it also makes it easier to find the perfect match to my outfit or mood,” she says. If your collection comes in a ton of different colors, perhaps arranging them in rainbow order can help keep you organized. On the other hand, if you lean more toward the same color palette—say, mostly neutrals in shades of black, cream, and tan—try separating them by color family first then implementing Olano’s trick of sorting by shape and/or occasion.
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