We recently had a Council-run, large rubbish removal in our area and as people put out their unwanted goods I was scanning the verges for one very particular item – a dresser I could convert into a dress up cupboard. How lucky was I?!! My neighbour across the road was getting rid of the perfect specimen, so I sent Dad 101 over to bring it home and it’s now sitting in my garage mid-makeover! While I get to finishing it off, I thought I would share some dress up storage solutions that might inspire you to get those dress ups out of the big plastic tub and hanging up in your kids play space.
This gorgeous converted dresser is the one that started my search for a dresser of our own. Via A Turtle’s Life for Me
Craftiness is Not Optional shares a great storage solution that is just right for those who are handy with tools and happy to DIY.
Mama. Papa. Bubba shares another take on the DIY dress up wardrobe.
For those with smaller spaces, this simple dress up corner provides a great solution. Dinosaurs & Octopuses for Childhood 101
A jewellry hanging space and a simple row of hooks makes this dress up space super easy to maintain. Via Feathers & Fingerprints
Washi tape and removable hooks make this dress up wall a great solution for renters or those who regularly rearrange their play spaces. Via Beauty Through Imperfection
Recycle a large cardboard packing box to make a dress up wardrobe in a box!
Learn with Play at Home converted an unused wardrobe/closet space into a great dress up storage space.
How do you store your children’s dress ups?
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Christie Burnett is a teacher, presenter, writer and the mother of two. She created Childhood 101 as a place for teachers and parents to access engaging, high quality learning ideas.
These are great ideas. I currently store dress ups in two large tubs, but the idea needs revising as it’s always a mess!
I’m working on a dress-up corner for my toddler, who I make costumes for (for cosplay at conventions) and I have been looking for an inexpensive solution that does not involve buying or making a large piece of furniture (I feel that we have too much furniture!). I came across these racks on Amazon that look like a really great option for hanging clothes – you can hang them at whatever height is best for your child, and it adjusts 3-5 feet wide, which is perfect. And at the moment it’s only $36! They also have a $15 option that fits up to 8 hangers (probably less when you consider the poofiness of princess dresses).
Arrow Hanger Quick Closet – http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000KM4Z5O/ref=s9_simh_gw_p201_d0_i2?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=desktop-1&pf_rd_r=1NF0NQAQK9N5P4DNGHXD&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=2079475242&pf_rd_i=desktop