An accessory for the matching of garments is provided that includes a strip of a flexible material having first and second ends with a fastening element at each end. The fastening elements are preferably in the form of clamps. The fastening elements and the strip may be colored and made of a material that does not damage the garments. The strip may also include cooperating elements intermediate its ends for securing the strip in a folded condition.

A garment holding device for washing or drying garments in an organized manner so as to prevent pairs of garment from becoming separated. The garment holding device includes an elongated cable disposed in a loop configuration, wherein the cable includes a first end removably secured to a second end. A plurality of clips are removably secured to the cable, wherein each clip can hold a pair of socks, gloves, or other paired garments for the purpose of keeping the garments together while being washed or dried. Each clip includes an aperture that is able to receive the elongated cable therethrough and a plurality of teeth that prevent the paired garments from becoming removed therefrom while in the washer or dryer. A clip, along with a clean pair of garments thereon, can be removed from the elongated cable in order to store the pair of garments together in a drawer.

There is provided a fastener for hanging clothes, the fastener including a lifting hook adapted for lifting in use.