Need to make sense of your belt organization? Check out these belt storage ideas.

If you’re like most guys, your belt storage game is a little lacking. Wadded up and thrown on top of your dresser doesn’t count as storage. Instead, you need a belt storage method that works for you, your lifestyle, and your wardrobe.

Let’s start with the obvious: Quality belts aren’t cheap. The good news is that a belt can last almost a lifetime if it’s taken care of properly.

Leather belts need cleaning and conditioning, but they take on a remarkable patina that looks outstanding when paired with the right outfit. To enjoy that patina for years to come, you need to take care of your belt.

Other materials, including canvas and webbing-style belts, can last a long time as well. To get the longest usable lifespan out of your belt, however, you need bone-up on how to store belts the right way.

The following are some helpful tips on how to store belts properly.

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Belts can hang by their buckles on the hooks with their tails left to dangle. This helps preserve the leather or other materials, and when installed inside of a closet, keeps your prized belts out of the sun.

There are two perfect places for installing a belt rack; on the back wall of your closet or on the back of your closet door.

If you have the room to slide clothes aside, the back wall of the closet is ideal. You rack will take up little to no space at all, and you’ll only notice it when you need to hang up a belt or find one that matches your outfit.

The downside is that your belts can be challenging to get to if you pack your wardrobe in tightly.

The back of a closet door is also a great spot, as the belts won’t take up much valuable space at all. It’s actually an ideal place for a belt rack if you’re working with a small closet.