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FIRST Wardrobe Item from TRR!

Angie

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After Jonesy kindly shared how she tackles shopping at The Real Real - which is a secondhand market for luxury goods - it's been on my radar, and a fun experience!

https://www.therealreal.com

A few things upfront:

I'm VERY relaxed about it, and keep my expectations low.

I shop for items with the tags on that are in pristine condition. So what is known as old "new stock". Never worn. And you can search for items in your size that way, which is very handy!

I've tried, and returned a few items. You are out $25 for shipping when you ship and return ($12.50 each way in the US). Bummer. I wish that part were different. It is what it is. It's a gamble.

I bought a pink and orange Jason Wu skirt. It retails for $1200, and I got it for $135. Huge difference! It's a size too big and I could not return it. I somehow missed that part! So I'm having it altered to fit, right now. I think it will eventually fit splendidly, and work well with my new blouse

Sooo, Suz, try TRR for skirts! You will find what you are looking for if you are patient.

Thanks again, Jonesy, for inspiring me

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Chaus Tie Neck Smocked Blouse

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Latest reply was from Angie

rachylou

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That’s kinda exciting(!) It’s a beautiful skirt - and a great deal.

merwoman

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Stunning! Thanks for sharing your experience. Fingers crossed that the alterations meet your standards.

sarah

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I surely hope the alterations work out. It seems like they should be fairly straightforward, so fingers crossed. You and Jonesy have the patience and eye for spotting treasures that I don't seem to have. Can't wait to see you model the outfit with that very cheerful blouse.

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

Thanks, everyone! I'll keep you posted on the alteration. I can fetch it today if I have time

Inge

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I also have my fingers crossed for a successful alterations, as it's a beautiful skirt. And such a great match for your blouse!

Good to know that the search function on the website is quite good too.

Janet

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Yes! I also shop TRR in this relaxed way, with minimal expectations. I pay close attention to measurements, but I've found that even that can go wrong -- I think some people measure a hip in a different place than I do. :-/

That's a lovely skirt, and what a great deal! Skirts are a good bet for alteration when a size too big. I just ordered a skirt from Anthro that was available only in the smaller of my two likely sizes, or two sizes up. Since reviews mentioned the possibility of it running small, the large size *might* work for me with an alteration (it's a wrap style, which also can be fudged a bit here or there too).

Style Fan

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The skirt is gorgeous. I am going to look at TRR. There are a few things I might see if I can find. I am patient.
Thanks for sharing the information.

Suz

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Oooh! Thank you, Angie! That's a good suggestion. I hope the alteration works well for you! And yes, this is an option I had not considered but I read Jonesy's thread about it with great interest. Hmmm. Now to engage in some action!

SarahD8

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Very nice! I like the swish factor. Look forward to seeing outfits you make with this piece.

As a committed online secondhand shopper, I've come to see shipping/return shipping charges (and the occasional non-returnable thing that doesn't work out) as just part of the overall budget. I think one still comes out way ahead, from a financial point of view!

JAileen

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Angie, what pretty colors! I’ve bought used things from Eileen Fisher and was very disappointed. They were clearly very worn yet described as immaculate or something like that. I was able to return them, but protested having to pay for postage. They did credit me the postage, but I haven’t returned.

I bought my mother a similarly colored blouse from NYDJ - it's pink and orange!

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

Inge, thank you. Of course, I will let you know

Janet, I remember your positive TRR experience. Cute top! Hope your Anthro skirt works out.

Style Fan, I know you will be very patient, and enjoy the process.

Suz, I hope the shipping is not much more to and from Canada. I saw skirts in your size you might like already

SarahD8, agree that the shipping cost is par for the course! Especially if it's a new designer item at a fraction of the price. That said, if I do this ten times in a year and nothing works out - I am out $250 and nothing to show for it. That's a lot of money that adds up. So I am careful to choose items that I think are more of a slam dunk, IYKWIM. For example, I will never order shoes from TRR. I can order 20 pairs without a pair working out! I need to order shoes from sites that offer free shipping.

JAileen, that is frustrating. So far, the descriptions of the items at TRR have been spot on. They were INDEED new, tags on, pristine, never worn, and as expected. They sell slightly worn items too.

Anonymous

TRR is impressive! They have a retail location near me, and I was there recently. Everything was in impeccable condition, even the used items, and the handbags kind of blew my mind. It was like a museum of fabulous bags, and I was swooning over them. The people who worked there were so fun and nice, too. I wasn't in buying mode that day, but I'll be back soon, I'm sure, to drop (more than) a few dollars! I love your skirt, Angie, that was a great deal, and It's going to look great with that top.

Angie

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Xtabay, how delightful! I wish we had a retail location nearby! Thanks for the kind words, and let us know what you eventually get

SarahD8

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Angie, that is a great point about how those charges can add up, and how it's best to stick to item types that are easier to fit/easier for one to have success with. I think I do quite a bit of that intuitively, but I haven't paused to think that through in a more organized way -- as well as, if I am shopping mostly via online secondhand, how is that shaping my style (that is, by steering me mostly to styles and items that are easy to fit), and am I happy with that? You have got my wheels turning -- thank you!

kkards

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Great skirt! What a fun color and love the asymmetrical hem

the advice from Jonesy and others on how to shop the RealReal helped me focus and narrow my focus.And it’s been a great way to add pieces and fill some gaps with out spending a ton of money.

I’ve had super good luck on, of all things, knits…pristine condition and 1/2 of the tags still on…never worn linen tees for $15-$20. A great Victoria Beckham sweater for $136…

Jenn

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This is awesome, Angie! I have been really impressed by the pieces forum members have found at TRR, but have been too skittish to try it for myself. I can't wait to see how the altered skirt works out for you.

Jaime

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I love TRR and some of my favorite pieces are from them. I also like selling with them - so easy! Can't wait to see your skirt after the alterations!

gryffin

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That's a really pretty skirt Angie and just screams "you!!" I hope alterations work well and you adore it. I've used TRR but usually for McQ scarves, VB dickeys, VB clothes a size smaller (because I knew my size) same New with Tags or New without tags. I find these reseller sites are best only if you know your size and exactly what you want, but me what I usually cannot or will not afford at full price. So my latest TRR purchase was (yes, I know this is number 2 leather jacket in 1 month but it's longer but hits exactly my sweet spot so it now fleshes out all my leather jacket needs, if you can call it a need vs "I want it") The Iro ashville in black of course https://www.iroparis.com/us/p/.....29959.html Reviews were spectacular everywhere but at $1200 retail this is not happening at $400 pristine nwot it was a beam me up scotty moment. Now with my AS Elora (soft black and cropped best with skirts and dresses. The Iro ashville well works with everything but a little more rate. That's the beauty, incredible quality and often major bargain score, but only if it's exactly the size (or alterable) and piece you want! Enjoy. Really special skirt!!

RobinF

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How fun! Love that skirt. I have used Poshmark and ThredUp. I had better luck with Poshmark because you can get exact measurements. I did find that worn items tended to look more worn in real life than in the pictures so will be looking more for new items going forward. No returns though so I won't be spending big bucks.

Mirjana

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Great skirt and I am looking forward to see it in action after alterations.

BlueJay

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Beautiful colour for you Angie! I love the silhouette.

I've dabbled in The Real Real and I like your strategy of shopping for things with tags. There is SO much to sort through and sometimes when I think I've found something the condition isn't what I was hoping for. I also like that they're trying to reduce textile waste and reusing items.

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

Thanks, everyone!

SarahD8, let me know if you're "happy with that"!

kkards and RobinF, the items sound like winners!

Gryffin, signature items are important, and sounds like you scored another beauty!

Mirjana, I might have a moment to pick up the skirt today.

Jenn, worth a try. Or at least worth regular relaxed browsing.

Blue Jay, YES. You have to be careful with that part. So select the "tags on" option before you browse for items in your size. It helps a lot.

Bijou

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I have only one TRR purchase, a denim jacket, but it is one of my favourite wardrobe items. I have a number of second hand designer items purchased locally and love that I am reforming a great piece and it is within my budget due to being gently used. Most items I buy are in excellent condition that have been rarely worn or used.

Firecracker (Sharan)

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that's great to hear, and a beautiful skirt!

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

Bijou, good to hear your positive TRR experiences!

Sharan, thanks

AJ

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Fabulous find! I hope we will get to see you in it with the Chaus blouse!

I just noticed last week that we have a TRR location. Haven't been there yet. Let me know if you are ever in my neck of the woods.

JP

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Lovely skirt and at a great price. Can't wait to see you wearing/ styling it.
I love shopping for tags on items on TRR and similar sites. I've found great items.

Debbie

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I want to try this and will start looking.

Anonymous

Love it!

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