Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers
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


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