Abstract: A short-term security system according to the present invention utilizes first and second mutually engageable locking members affixed to the garment at spatially separate locations (e.g., opposite sleeves) so that the garment may be locked around a stationary object such as the arm of a chair, with the garment forming a closed loop.

Abstract: A long-term security system for use with a horizontal pole rack utilizes a hanger having a standard open loop portion and opposed inclined shoulder confronting portions. The system comprises, in addition to the hanger: a chain of sufficient length so that the chain ends may be passed over the pole, outwardly to the ends of the shoulder confronting portions of the hanger, downwardly through the sleeves of the garment, and inwardly towards each other; hooks at the ends of the shoulder confronting portions of the hanger for supporting the chain so that the segments passing through the sleeves hang freely; and a lock for locking the ends of the chain together to form a closed loop around the pole and through the garment. This system is preferably implemented in combination with a garment bag of the standard zippered variety. The garment bag is provided with a fabric tongue that carries a rigid panel that engages the chain at the sleeve ends to help maintain the chain segments in the sleeves vertical.