The 12 Best Ways To Keep Handbags Organized In Your Closet

For centuries, people have had a love affair with handbags. More than just a functional accessory, handbags are an outer reflection of your inner personality. For example, a vintage Chanel bag can tell the world you know a smart investment when you see it. Regardless of the brand, handbags are meant to be seen, whether hanging from your shoulder like arm candy or displayed in your closet. However, storing them correctly can be daunting, especially when your closet has limited space. Fortunately, you can organize those out-of-control handbags and create the closet of your dreams with space-saving, protective products.  

When you're planning out how you want to organize your bags, there are no rules. You should pick the way that makes the most sense for you and your closet — by color, type, occasion, season, or style. Some experts say the best way to store handbags is upright and to have enough space between them so they aren't touching. You also might want to tuck any heavy straps inside the bag. To help your bag keep its shape, stuff it with scarves, socks, or wadded-up paper like the ones inside new shoes.

Whether you have a smörgåsbord of purses or you're just beginning to build your collection, there are plenty of Dollar Tree hacks to maximize your handbag storage. But if you're looking for solutions that aren't limited to the dollar store, we have even more ways to safely organize your favorites. Check out these bag storage solutions below.

Perhaps one of the most ingenious products for displaying your handbags is a carousel that rotates. The Toemics 7-tier Rotating Shoe Rack pulls double-duty as both a handbag and shoe organizer. This lazy Susan-inspired display has a 360-degree rotation, featuring seven layers and four compartments per layer. It's easy to clean since it's made out of plastic and can be kept in a corner if you're tight on space. And when you're looking for the perfect pink bag to go with your LBD, all it takes is a quick spin for it to be at your fingertips.

For those who like to admire their handbags, the Starogegc 3Pack Clear Plastic Handbag Storage Organizers will help you with that. Each one has a magnetic closure and should be big enough to display your bag either vertically or horizontally. They're perfect for stacking and keeping the dust off your pretty things. Depending on the size of your bag, you could also easily fit more than one in a case. Thanks to the crystal clear construction, you can see your bags from every angle as well, making this both a display and storage solution.

When you have built-in shelves in your closet, they're perfect for filling up with your favorite bags. You can hang the ones you love most front and center with a set of two adjustable handbag stands. The Everly Quinn Handbag Display Stands, sold from Wayfair, are adjustable to between 15 and 25 inches tall and can be used to show off a variety of other things too, like jewelry, hats, or wigs. They have a weighted base so your bags, or other items, don't fall right over. This type of storage is best for bags with stiff straps or chains.

Those who take their handbag collection very seriously can organize them in a glass display cabinet. While this option isn't the most budget-friendly or space-saving, it's one of the best ways to show off your collection and keep them safely stored. One of the most affordable ones we found was the FUFU&GAGA Display Cabinet at Home Depot, which has tempered glass doors and three-color LED lights. It has four tiers and extra large storage capacity for your Louis Vuitton Neverfull or other large tote. Place it on an empty wall in your closet to create a gorgeous display.

Take advantage of the space you have at the top of your closet or inside a built-in bookcase to line up your handbags. Then, use these HBlife 8-Pack Clear Shelf Dividers to organize your bags so they each have their very own individual space, making it easy to grab the one you want before heading out the door. The main advantage of this option is that they give your closet an instantly cleaner, more organized aesthetic. They're also quite inexpensive as well. To help your bags keep their shape, you could also fill them with Hijelyn Inflatable Air Bags.

If you have the wall space in your closet, then you must check out IKEA's bookshelves for your handbags. We love these because they come in so many different sizes and options and can be purchased without breaking the bank. The BRIMNES is IKEA's bestselling shelf, featuring four shelves and two drawers. Or, for tight spaces, this BILLY option is tall and narrow and comes with six shelves. On the other hand, the BAGGEBO is the most budget-friendly shelf of them all. IKEA also has shorter bookshelves for those with more room horizontally than they have vertically.

If your main concern is keeping the dust off your bags, the Homerr Storage Bags from Walmart are all you need. These transparent storage bags come in two different sizes — medium and large — and have a cute, shopping bag-inspired appearance. You can hang them up with the hook in a vertical line or side by side, and, thanks to their flat bottom, you can also sit them upright on a shelf. Each bag is made from PVC, making it both waterproof and resistant to wear.

If you have plenty of space in your walk-in closet, the FUFU&GAGA Freestanding Armoire from Home Depot may be a great option, as it spotlights your handbags like they were in a showroom. Although made to display jewelry, This is a helpful solution from TikTok for storing and displaying your handbags. The top has tempered glass over two sliding drawers on either side, while the front has four larger drawers. The middle part also has a glass shelf, leaving plenty of room underneath for more bags. The bottom has two covered drawers for storing anything you don't want out on display.

If most of your handbags are small or medium, putting them in one longer storage bag will save you lots of space in your closet. The AARAINBOW Hanging Handbag Purse Organizer is perfect for that. It comes with two hanging bags, and each one has four separate transparent pockets on both sides along with a sturdy, stainless steel hook for hanging on closet rods or back-of-the-door hooks. This practical design makes it easy to store your bags and then quickly grab them from the open sides when you need to.

The ClosetMaid Adjustable Organizer Rack has been a pretty popular product on TikTok, and it's easy to see why. While this space-saving organizer might look like something you'd normally use in the kitchen, the epoxy-coated steel construction makes it perfect for storing your handbags. It has adjustable baskets that can be repositioned depending on your needs, and it can be mounted to the wall or used as an over-the-door rack for instant organization. The wire baskets are designed with smaller spacing to prevent handbags from tilting forward and falling out.

Hang your handbags with ease with the Wiosi Clear Purse Hangers on Amazon. As an Amazon customer favorite, the heavy-duty, crack-resistant acrylic hangers have a 1.5-inch wide arch to accommodate any size handbag with one or more straps. Each one can easily hold up to 66 pounds. These hangers provide space between your handbags so they don't get squished. Although they aren't the cheapest handbag hanger you can get ($29.99 for a set of three), customers praise their sturdiness and durability. After all, isn't that what we all want for our handbags?

The space-saving Aquzee Purse Rack at Amazon is a cute way to bring organization to your bags. It has three tiers that can slide right under the shorter hanging clothes in your closet, but really, it's functional enough to go anywhere. Plus, it has two sturdy hooks on each side and two optional sideboards for adding more handbags. Depending on the sizes of your bags, this standing shelf can hold 20 or more purses and up to 150 pounds. With its rustic appearance, it blends in well with lots of home decor styles.