This Under-$15 Closet Organizer Changed How I Organize My Bras And Underwear

Spoiler alert: it's not in a drawer at all.

It's no secret, we all have a junk drawer or two. But the one junk drawer I couldn't get under control isn't what you'd expect. It wasn't filled with odd gadgets, old batteries, keys to nowhere, or missing game pieces — it was filled with underwear and bras. It was a never-ending pile of things I've accumulated over the years and it was just getting bigger and messier by the minute.

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My drawer had taken on a life of its own. I had all types of under garments for every outfit and occasion. But could I find what I was looking for when I needed it? Nope. Sometimes I'd even buy something I already had because I couldn't find it. I now have a slew of T-shirt bras — more than I'd ever need. I was tired of it. So, I downsized, I folded, I sorted — nothing worked. I finally decided I had enough and I looked for a solution.

First I ordered a drawer organizer on Amazon. It came with fabric baskets in various sizes to allow me to have divided sections in my drawer. It looked fool-proof and the before and after photos online were breath-taking. But...it just didn't work.

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Although the baskets came in various sizes, I could only fit two or three in my drawer. But I decided to still give it a try and so I sorted and folded everything neatly. I felt accomplished when I conquered my messy pile and transformed it into neat rows. I thought I had finally found a way to rid myself of my last junk drawer. However, my joy was short-lived. These dividers provided sections in my drawer, but I still had to keep my underwear and bras neatly folded to keep things in order. And although it was easy to organize everything it was impossible to keep it that way. Just searching for or removing one item was like playing Jenga — one wrong move and it all came apart. My drawer stayed tidy for just two weeks.

I knew a drawer system wasn't right for me so I did some research... again. In came my second attempt — a hanging closet organizer ($14.99 on Amazon). I've never considered storing my underwear and bras in my closet. I just always used a drawer. But this looked easy and space-saving. I decided to give it a go.

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This organizer is one piece, instead of several pieces like the drawer organizer I previously tried. It is attached to a hanger so that it's easy to put in your closet. This dual-sided organizer has five wider sections on one side for bras and15 smaller sections on the other side for items like underwear. 

Instead of plastic, like similar organizers, it's made of cloth and has mesh to keep your items in the separated pouches.

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The mesh makes it stretchy and roomy so it's not constrictive. I also love that I don't have to worry about that plastic smell! All I had to do was hang it in my closet — no set up required. And so, it was time for me to get organized once and for all.

The separated pouches made it simple for me to figure out where to put everything and to de-clutter the messy pile that had accumulated.

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Although I knew the bras went in the larger sections and underwear in the smaller sections, I wondered if I was supposed to just put one bra or one pair of underwear in each pouch. I had so many items and I wasn't sure if this would work or not. 

But after a few adjustments, I found a system that worked for me. I started organizing my bras first. I decided to divide them by type: workout, strapless, T-shirt, etc. And instead of just placing one bra in each section, I was able to fit a few. The pockets on this organizer have a lot of room and they can fit more than one item in each thanks to the stretchy mesh. 

Next, I tackled my huge pile of underwear using the other side with15 smaller sections. I have a lot of underwear, and I wasn't sure if I could get it organized as easily as I did with my bras. But I did!

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Eventually, I decided to arrange my underwear by color. There were just too many different types to separate them into and this was the easiest system for me. I was even able to add matching sets in some sections if they were compact enough to fit in the pouch. I filled all of the pockets to the brim until my pile vanished.

I could never seem to keep my intimates neat and folded before so it was a relief that this organizer didn't require folding or being super precise. I simply tucked everything into individual pockets.

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When I was done, I was amazed at how easy it was to set everything up. Also, I was able to see everything I owned. It didn't look like a neat drawer, but it was way better than what I had going on before.

The next day, I didn't take as long to get dressed because I no longer had to rummage through a mountain of stuff. Even though the bras were stacked on top of each other, I could easily sort through each section to find what I needed without toppling over a neatly folded pile. If I needed a strapless bra, I would just go to that section and find the color I needed and then flip to the other side to find matching underwear. Of course I could've had sections with a drawer organizer, but it was easy to mess up neat piles looking for what I needed. This organizer is kind of like having a filing system for my intimates. I also loved that I didn't have to worry about fitting boxes into my drawer like a jigsaw puzzle. I loved that I could see exactly what I was looking for, grab it, and go.

But the real test — after I sorted and organized everything, would it stay that way? Of course it's easy to get everything to look neat, but would this organizer provide some stability that my drawer system couldn't?

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I have been using this closet organizer for months now, and it actually works way better than using a drawer. Who knew? I'm kind of mad that I didn't think of this sooner! If I pull something out by mistake or I change my mind, I don't have to worry about throwing my whole system off and creating a mess. I can simply just tuck it back in the section I took it from. 

I like this system way more than using drawers. Not only is it easier but it also saves a lot of space. My drawer takes up a lot more room than this hanging organizer. And trying to keep drawers tidy can be really difficult, especially with smaller or hard-to-fold items like bras and underwear.

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Being able to see everything clearly is a game changer. Also, there's no need to fold. This miracle organizer freed up a lot of space and saves me time. 

It's been such a relief that I am even considering using this organizer for other things like socks and even my kid's clothes.

If you are still using a drawer to sort through your bras and underwear and you're skeptical about a hanging closet organizer, I get it. But consider over 1,000 5-star ratings on Amazon. It's a game changer for small spaces or for anyone who just hates folding. And it fits bras and underwear in various sizes/styles.

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Promising reviews: "I can’t be the only one who has to go hunting down a bra when I am getting ready to leave! I use this as a bra depot. I can find what I’m looking for, saving time (that I NEVER have) in the morning. This is one of those things you don’t realize you need and then you see you do!" —Amazon Customer

"I can finally get my bras, panties and lingerie out of my dresser where they were getting smashed and tangled. These organizers do a much better job of storing delicate items and things are easy to see and find. I plan to buy two more!" —Tina

"This is my second purchase. I have larger breasts so I needed something that would fit my bras and these work great. I love that the hanger has a rotating hook so I can hang it anywhere without a problem. I use my first organizer to easily see all the bras I have to choose from and use the second one to keep my bra and underwear matches together so I can easily grab and put on. I love being able to organize all my bras and hang them up rather than taking up drawer space." —Amanda

"I purchased this for a family member who has disabilities. They have fine motor issues as well as difficulty staying organized. This was a great solution. It’s easy to place undergarments and socks in the slots, take them out, etc. It holds a lot too! They said it’s a lot easier than using a drawer that can seem overwhelming or hard to access. This would also be great for people who don’t have a dresser or limited space. I may get one for myself." —Lala

"Fits my bras, and I’m 44DD." —Jennifer H.

Ready to get organized? Get the hanging closet organizer from Amazon for $14.99 (available in four styles).

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