How to Organize Sunglasses

Co-authored by Ashley Moon, MA and Amy Bobinger

Last Updated: August 11, 2021 References

Sunglasses are functional and stylish, making them the perfect warm-weather accessory. However, if you have several pairs, they can easily get jumbled up in a drawer or on top of your dresser, making them more likely to get scratched or broken. Luckily, there are plenty of clever ways to organize your sunglasses to keep them tidy and safe!

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Storing Your Sunglasses

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Keep your sunglasses all in one place with a pretty basket or tray. Having your sunglasses stored in one place will keep you from having to search for a pair every time you get dressed. For added convenience, try putting the basket or tray near your front door, so you can just drop them in when you get home, then grab a pair before you leave for the next day.
- This won’t keep your sunglasses from bumping against each other, so if you want to protect an expensive pair from getting scratched, put them in a glasses case first, then toss them into the basket or tray.
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Use acrylic trays for drawer storage. Choose a tray with rectangular sections so your sunglasses will fit into them, then slide the tray into a vanity or dresser drawer.^{[1]
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Turn an old medicine cabinet into a sunglasses case for easy storage. If you can find an old medicine cabinet at a yard sale or antique store, you can create your own convenient sunglasses cabinet. Either stack the sunglasses on the shelves or install small hooks across the back of the cabinet to hang your shades.
- If the medicine cabinet looks dingy when you get it, try spray painting or decorating it to match the style of your room.
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Tuck your sunglasses into the pockets of an over-the-door shoe organizer. The individual pockets on these organizers are great for keeping your sunglasses neatly arranged, especially if you have a lot of sunglasses!^{[2]
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- If you have empty pockets leftover, use them to organize your winter gloves, hair accessories, or neckties.
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Purchase a case especially for sunglasses. You can buy wooden and acrylic cases from online retailers. These cases are perfect for safely storing your sunglasses.^{[3]
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- Keep your sunglasses handy by storing the case on top of your dresser, or put away sunglasses that you don’t wear often in a case in the top of your closet or beneath your bed.

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Displaying Your Shades

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Show off your sunglasses by hanging them on a felt hanger. Just slide one arm of each pair of sunglasses over the bottom of the hanger. The felt will keep your shades from sliding around. You can then hang the display on a nail or hook.^{[4]
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- Decorate the hanger by wrapping it in ribbon or covering it with gemstones if you want to add a little extra glam.
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Hang your sunglasses from a jewelry tree to display them with other items. This is a great option if you have 1 or 2 really nice pairs of sunglasses that you like to look at. Hang the sunglasses from the taller pegs on the jewelry tree, then add other accessories like watches, chains, or bracelets.
- Try using a spinning rack for an impressive way to show off a large collection of sunglasses!^{[5]
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Hang adhesive hooks from your wall for temporary storage. Hooks with an adhesive back are easy to install, and you can hang your sunglasses right on the hook. As a bonus, the hooks come down easily if you need to move them, so it’s perfect if you live in a dorm or an apartment.^{[6]
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- If you have a lot of sunglasses, you can glue a dowel to 2 hooks, then hang your sunglasses from the dowel.
- You can buy adhesive hooks online or at a store that sells home goods.
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Create a bungee holder by attaching a piece of cord to a strip of wood. Drill 2 holes in a small strip of wood, then thread a piece of cord through the holes so it stretches across the wood. Knot the cord to secure it in place, then hang your sunglasses from your new holder.^{[7]
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Frame your sunglasses to really show them off. All you'll need is an old picture frame and some ribbon or wire. Take the glass and backing off of the picture frame, then turn the frame upside down. Stretch your ribbon across the opening of the frame and staple or glue it into place. Hang your picture frame from a nail or a hook on the wall.
- Once your frame is secured on the wall, you can slide the arm of your sunglasses over the ribbon.
- You can also pin ribbons horizontally onto a bulletin board if you don’t have a picture frame available.^{[8]
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Expert Q&A

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How should you sort your sunglasses?

Ashley Moon, MA
Professional Organizer
Ashley Moon is the Founder and CEO of Creatively Neat, a virtual organizing and life coaching business based in Los Angeles, California. In addition to helping people organize their best life, she has a fabulous team of organizers ready to de-clutter your home or business. Ashley hosts workshops and speaking engagements at various venues and festivals. She has trained with Coach Approach and Heart Core for organizing and business coaching respectively. She has an MA in Human Development and Social Change from Pacific Oaks College.

Ashley Moon, MA

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Expert Answer

If you have a lot of sunglasses, you could color-code them, or you could organize them by style or by brand. It really depends on your collection.