Velvet-flocked space saving hangers (like QVC)--worth it?

Question

A big retail store has knocked off those velvet-flocked hangers that were a big hit on QVC because they supposedly increase your closet space.

Has anyone gotten these hangers? How do you like them, and are they worth it? Do they really save THAT much space? I'm a girl with a lot of clothes and not nearly as much closet space as I need. I'd hate to waste money on replacement hangers if they aren't really that great...but they do look like they'd save closet space.

Answer 1

You got me curious so I looked around at the different reviews of these.  Most say they do afford some more space because they're thinner than the tubular hangers, but they also complain of the the flocking flaking, the hassle of not being able to slip your clothing item easily on and off the hangers, and the price (even the knockoffs were at about a dollar per hanger).

Personally, I wouldn't use them.  You can use other traditional space saving techniques like storing sweaters and bulkier items in under-bed bins.  Adding another pole to your closet to create a "double decker" storage area.  Adding storage cubbies to the bottom half of your closet if you don't have enough height to add another pole.  

Or maybe it's time for a yard sale?  ;-)