Ask Nick Sullivan: How to Hang a Coat

From the November 2013 issue What's the proper way to hang a coat on a hook? By the sleeve, by the collar, or by the loop in the collar?—Katie Stofer, Gainesville, FL Katie, none of the above. The loop of cloth sewn inside the collar always gives way after a while, especially in the case of heavier coats. It is best to use a hanger to help preserve its shape, placing the hanger itself on the hook.