Abstract: A vertical, retracting, tubular clothes hanger support having an outer member secured to an overhead support with an inner member slideably mounted within the outer member. A spring retracts the inner member into the outer member for convenient storage. The outer member at its lower end carries an inward tapered shoulder and the inner member carries at its upper end a complementary outward tapered shoulder. The shoulders provide sliding bearings as the members are telescoped. With the inner member extended fully into its downward position, the tapered shoulders engage into a locked position and secure the members in the extended position. The lower portion of the inner member carries a horizontal cross support that is adapted to receive clothing hangers. Preferably, this support is releasably mounted to the inner member for convenient removal whereby several mounted clothes hangers can be removed in unison by the user.