Link Love: Reselling Clothes Online

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Link Love: Reselling Clothes Online

— by Inge

on October 12, 2017

If you did a closet clean-out recently, and would like to make a little money selling the clothes and accessories you no longer want, then these 6 tips from expert sellers on Poshmark, Grailed and Depop might be useful.

Racked also shares tips on how to get the most money selling your stuff online.

Did you know you can also sell your unwanted — unused or barely used — beauty products online?

I enjoyed this interview with Naomi Kelsey detailing how and why she started Neither/Nor Style, an online vintage shop that stocks women’s sizes L and up.

Fab Links from Our Members

La Pedestrienne enjoyed this in-depth article about When Cardigans Were Battle Attire. It has some great photos too.

Rachylou was amused by Harper’s Bazaar’s take on what it’s like to wear the Spring 2018 runway looks in real life.

She also reports that luxury handbag maker Coach is changing its corporate name to Tapestry Inc.

Ledonna N. loves this fab SHETOPIA commercial promoting full gender equality from Sally Hansen.

Angie directs us to Sally’s old post on how to dress as you please because it’s a great reminder of the Individualism trend.

Shevia has enjoyed watching the fashion shows and comparing her take with the critics. She thought this is one of the most illuminating articles she has read for fashion show skeptics.

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14 comments · Add a comment

krishnidoux

Veteran

What?
First off: sell my unwanted (open, “slightly” contaminated) beauty products? Who buys this? Am I the only one to find this aspect of sharing economy a little gross and also very sad at the same time? What is sad is that so many products are so expensive to start off, and that once bought, it’s a final deal. Really, it doesn’t seem to me beauty products are among those shareable goods that you can recover some cash from. Or that you’d want to save on in this form.
Then: What again? Coach changing for Tapestry? BTW This, in my corner of the woods, is the name of a famous Sunday afternoon radio show involving interviews with obscure yet award-winning authors, by a host who probably has three post PhDs in comparative literature and who diessects everything into narratives and sacred and imaginaries all delivered in a smooth, reassuring, mind-numbing voice that make you linger there as you carelessly turned on to national radio while cleaning. Like, on a Sunday after mass visiting a local brick and mortar tiny bookstores owned by two sweet eldery ladies, who have been married for years, and who will for sure guide you to the best fiction possible, and there is a group in the back talking softly over cookies and it’s Fall outside and days are short. So this is what the word Tapestry conjures up to me. I predict this is the death of the brand. Not that cute grandmothers keeping shop in a remote neighborhood under many giant bent oaktrees and slanting sunlight isn’t cool, no, but simply… I don’t imagine former Coach enthusiasts to be quite there (yet). Or am I wrong?

October 12, 2017 at 4:35 pm

Jaime

(website)

Veteran

Great links Inge – one of my favorite topics!

October 12, 2017 at 7:02 pm

bridgie

Veteran

Very interesting links, Inge. I have entertained the idea of selling clothes on-line. However, I don’t think I will get into that just yet. Good luck to all of you who do. I would never buy any used beauty products, and not going to try selling any either. Use them or pitch!

October 12, 2017 at 8:44 pm

Firecracker (Sharan)

Veteran

A timely post for me, Inge, as I’m thinking again about trying to consign some items online. Thank you!
I also had a good laugh at the Bazaar’s presentation of the runway fashions worn out “in real life.” The woman at the copier in a mini-dress that looked barely long enough to be called a tunic really got me.
Interesting article suggestion from Shevia, too. Will have to read it more thoroughly later!

October 12, 2017 at 9:23 pm

Style Fan

Veteran

I love listening to Tapestry as well. It is a wonderful radio show. I am scratching my head over why Coach would change their name. The product is not the same as it was so this may be a way of distancing them from the old Coach.
I am looking to sell some items (not beauty products!!) online so thanks Inge for the ideas.

October 13, 2017 at 2:07 am

Inge

(website)

Moderator

Krishnidoux and Style Fan – For what it’s worth, it’s the corporate name that is being changed, as I understand it the “Coach” brand name will continue to be used. But the response to the name change hasn’t been very positive… I don’t know the radio show, would love a listen.
Shevia – I thought of you while collecting the links!-)
Bridgie – Glad you enjoyed the links.
Firecracker and Style Fan – Good luck with the selling!

October 13, 2017 at 4:23 am

Cheryl

I after a lot of hesitation, I sent approximately 30 pieces of current , like new clothing to an online resale site that had been touted on a morning TV show.It was an extremely
Disappointing experience . For a worn once Misook skirt ,I received 45 cents. It took the company 8 weeks rather than 2 as stated to process by bag. I did not pay the fee to have
My items returned so have no idea why some designer leather bags were not accepted nor where they have
Gone. I could not get any response from the company while waiting for processing nor after to explain what must be an error on the $.45 for the skirt. In the meantime ,I have received an offer to consign with their high end luxury line.
Beware. Once your clothes are sent, you may be at their mercy !

October 13, 2017 at 2:05 pm

Fragrance free

I recently sold some of my wardrobe and purchased items from others on an app.
Postage is between $9 and $17 so that adds a fair bit to the price of second-hand clothes.
Some pieces were better than described but I was taken aback when receiving silk pants that were described as ‘brand new, just creased from storage’ and found they’d had the pockets hacked out and had food stains on them (which washed out, but ewww).
Another seller sent me a dress with holes in it, a white top with lipstick marks on the neck and a white dress that had significantly yellowed, so make sure you ask questions and get more photos if there’s one or two. But they were the exceptions.
The searches meant you can find specific items easily as well as browse your size and I could even buy a pair of my favourite jeans, which aren’t in stock in shops.
Overall, I think it’s a great idea to lighten your wardrobe and replenish without adding to waste or contributing to pollution by buying fast fashion, while getting some great items at an excellent price.

October 13, 2017 at 2:48 pm

Firecracker (Sharan)

Veteran

Back to say I loved the Guardian article about how the fashion shows influence what we wear (Shevia’s suggested article).

October 13, 2017 at 8:51 pm

Inge

(website)

Moderator

Cheryl – Sorry to hear you had such a bad experience.
Fragrance free – Thank you for sharing your experience too. And yay for your favourite jeans!
Firecracker – I thought it was very good too.

October 14, 2017 at 3:55 am

Lisa

Veteran

Interesting articles. I had no idea cardigans were used in war times to keep soldiers warm!

October 16, 2017 at 7:12 am

NaoNao

Active Member

Eeek! That’s me (kind of outing myself here) on Racked! Thanks so much for including that link–my etsy shop is a labor of love and when I sell at in-person markets in my town I *love* seeing the clothes go to a good home!

Thanks!

October 16, 2017 at 2:23 pm

Inge

(website)

Moderator