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Ingenious Dress Up Storage Ideas

by Katie Wallace | Updated: May 28, 2021

Who doesn’t love playing dress up? Dressing up allows kids to transform into imaginative characters and go on adventures. Here are some simple and effective dress up storage ideas for all the outfits, dresses and accessories.

Baby boy homemade Little Prince costume - Mommy Scene

Kids Dress Up Wardrobe

A child-sized dress up wardrobe is a great piece of furniture for organizing dress up clothing. You can hang dresses along the top and line up shoes on a bottom shelf. You can choose from many styles of cute dress up wardrobes. Some styles have bins and shelves built into the design for organizing dress up accessories, such as headbands, purses and jewelry.

A Line of Wall Hooks

Next, hooks on the wall may sound simple, but they can be arranged to look both cute and functional. Place 8 or more hooks in a line, using a level to install them evenly. This will allow kids to hang up their own dress up outfits. Furthermore, you can use simple wall hooks to create a cute dress up corner.

I like when our dress up outfits are neat and orderly. My girls can easily hang up their own dresses if they know where they go.

Re-purposed Bookshelf

Additionally, you could transform a medium bookshelf into a clothing rack. Accomplish this by removing several shelves and installing a clothing rod near the top. Arrange a few bins on lower shelves for organizing smaller dress up accessories.

Dress up trunk storage ideas

Dress Up Trunk

If you like keeping stuff out of sight, then get your kids a dress up trunk. A generously sized wooden trunk can provide plenty of storage within a cute piece of furniture.

I refinished this dress up trunk using an old wooden box I found at a barn sale. I gave it a new top, soft closing hinges and a cheerful coat of paint. Since then, our kids have gotten years of use out of this well-made wooden trunk. Furthermore, they’ve learned how to keep their dress up outfits tidy and organized.

dress up storage ideas wooden trunk

Dress Up Storage Ideas

Once you have a good storage solution, it’s fun to stock up on costumes, twirly dresses and accessories. We often find dress up outfits at garage sales. Additionally, our kids like buying costumes on sale after Halloween. One year, I made my daughter a no-sew phoenix costume. We’ve gone through many dress up stages; our kids have enjoyed being mermaids, superheroes, princesses, movie characters, and more. I am very blessed to be the mom of very creative kids!

dress up storage ideas for girls dresses

I hope you feel inspired to get organized using any of these dress up storage ideas!

princess dress for girls

Princess costume with sequins and rhinestones

no sew phoenix costume

DIY kids phoenix costume

Katie Wallace
Katie Wallace

Hi, I’m Katie! I live with my husband and 4 kids in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. I love Jesus, coffee, creative projects, photography, and traveling. I’ve previously worked as a web designer, journalist, and barista. I hope you enjoy our creative projects and family adventures!

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Angie
Angie
2 years ago

Where did you find the letters with the hooks for the dress up and imagine design?

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Joanne defalle
Joanne defalle
7 years ago

Beautiful Creative Ideas

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Tanya W
Tanya W
8 years ago

I love these pictures they are perfect and the outfits are beautiful.

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Cheryl
Cheryl
8 years ago

Those dresses and outfits are just too adorable for words! I’d be scared to put something so nice on my child.

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Denise L
Denise L
8 years ago

I love the blue dress. It is so cute. Thank you for sharing.

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Hannah
Hannah
8 years ago

So precious! These are just stunning dresses!

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Syreeta
Syreeta
8 years ago

Looks like they’re having so much fun

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Jasmine Hewitt
Jasmine Hewitt
8 years ago

i’m grown and I want a dress up room like this!

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ryan
ryan
8 years ago

adorable. I feel like this could get pricey if I show my wife…so yeah.. hahaha

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Lauren
Lauren
8 years ago

My kids love dress ups but our kit is less fancy, with several sarongs that can be used at least a million different ways!

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RM
RM
8 years ago

I LOVE these super cute ideas!!! I have 2 nieces that will adore some of these fun ideas 🙂

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Tracie Cooper
Tracie Cooper
8 years ago

My nieces love dress up and I love the dress stage for them!

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Kathryn
Kathryn
8 years ago

So many fun ideas for a girl’s room. I love the cute dress up closet ideas.

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