Similarly, consider the weight of the garments you're hanging: if your clothes are generally lightweight, slimline hangers will be suitable. The best hangers will keep your clothes in tip-top condition and protect the structure and shape without distorting them. Keeping hold of the hangers your clothes come with is of course the cheapest and easiest option that most of us go for, but they're often flimsy and can end up in a tangled heap on the rail. Metal and wood hangers cannot be put in standard recycling bins: you'll have to take them to the metal and wood sections of your local recycling centre.

Plus, with varying sizes and heights, you run the risk of your clothes sitting at different levels and disappearing into the 'abyss' of your wardrobe. Yep, it's happened to the best of us. If you're upgrading your hangers, you may want to give your existing set away if they're still in usable condition by listing them as a freebie on platforms such as Facebook Marketplace. If we could therefore give only one piece of advice, it would be: choose a hanger that's as close to the width of your shoulders as possible. This way, the shoulder line of your garment will remain in tact and not become misshapen after being hung up for a long time. If your wardrobe is full of mismatched or broken hangers, then it may well be time to invest in some properly matching garment hangers: not only will they make your wardrobe look more aesthetically pleasing, but good hangers can protect your clothes and save space. It doesn't get much cuter (or more stylish) than these rattan hangers by lal & Nil, suitable for children's and baby clothes.Whether you're preparing a bedroom for an impending arrival or you're updating your kids' wardrobe, a brand new set of hangers is a lovely way to bring a uniform look to their outfits. Ethically sourced and made by the brand's partner artisans in Bangladesh, each set is wrapped in branded tissue paper – so they're ideal for thoughtful gifting too.