I could never replace these hangers.

Submitted by 1961tracy t3_126yp2c in BuyItForLife

My former FIL used to buy suits from haberdashers. He wasn’t rich but he knew the value of well made clothes. I was able to get some of the wood hangers that came with the suits. I don’t think you’d get these for free at a chain store today. I’ve used them for coats, blankets and nice table cloths. They are priceless to me.

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MichaelW24 t1_jecp6hv wrote

All the motorcycle jacket hangers that I've gotten over the years are like this.

Can also search for those and find heavy duty hangers meant for leathers, my leather jacket weighs 9lbs! Your regular clothes will be just fine.

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facebook57 t1_jecaqj6 wrote

Ikea sells hangers like this, they’re great!

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Unique-Ad-9316 t1_jebz8i7 wrote

Any time I find hangers like those at yard sales and thrift stores, I get them. I hang almost everything I own on them!

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defygod t1_jecarb0 wrote

i give ours away to customers at work if they ask lol, we are not supposed to tho! these look way better quality though

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LiveLearnCoach t1_jecmiwg wrote

We have a constant influx of wire hangers from the dry cleaners. Makes up for any lost/destroyed hangers.

I would like such broad hangers for my jackets, though. Better to keep the shape.

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SonnyListon999 t1_jecue20 wrote

The top one is quite beautiful. If you ever want to know the cost of a top of the range hanger look in The Rake magazine and make an enquiry.

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1961tracy OP t1_jecwta7 wrote

Thanks. I imagine these are from the 60’s or 70’s.

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SonnyListon999 t1_jecz6mm wrote

You could be right. Could possibly be 50s? Who would have thought we’d be discussing coat hangers at 03.40.

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1961tracy OP t1_jed2lhp wrote

Possibly. I appreciate the input, it’s 20:10 here.

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99available t1_jec42iq wrote

Do you still get them free when you buy a suit or coat?

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couldbeyouornot t1_jecox9m wrote

omg, right? I have one or two of those and i'll never rid of them.

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echocall2 t1_jecystd wrote

I have some similar from my grandfather, he worked at a tailor in the late 40's.

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Giulioimpa t1_jedrlst wrote

I wish i could find wooden (angled) coathangers like those but with trousers clips for peace of mind.

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upvoatsforall t1_jeecvoe wrote

I mean, they won’t come from the same store but you can buy nice wooden hangers.

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Crash_69 t1_jeedpdd wrote

I have wooden hangars for my clothes as well. They are cheaply made compared to yours (thinner guage wire and plastic pants bar).

The original set I purchased are 30 years old. The pants bar failed on a couple of them because it was only cheaply tacked into the wooden hangar. I purchased 2 dozen more since. They're great!

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Blessedandamess- t1_jeezkrj wrote

I try to thrift these and the satin plush kinda hangers. They are much better quality and clearly last forever!

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ye110wsub t1_jef2gpg wrote

I have a few of these from my Papas stash. He also wore a lot of slick suits. They are great for my coats

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sourleaf t1_jef9a30 wrote

My granny crocheted sleeve-style covers that fit over old wooden hangers. Pretty sure the ones I have are from the 50s/60s. I’ve picked up those suit hangers at garage sales over the years. No more plastic hangers!!!

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1961tracy OP t1_jeg2bhl wrote

Covers are nice. The clothes don’t fall off.

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Sometimes_Stutters t1_jefdgee wrote

I live near a church “goodwill” and they have these hangers for like $0.25

I buy them up whenever they are available. Slowly replacing my plastic hangers with sturdy wood ones.

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suzeycue t1_jeczgq0 wrote

True! Great example

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