Is your closet busting at the seams? Could your bank account use a little TLC following one too many shopping sprees? If so, you might be wondering where to sell clothes you no longer wear to make a little extra cash.
Fortunately, plenty of options exist where you can donate, send in or list clothes and receive something—discounts or even cash—in return. This can be a great way to streamline your wardrobe so it’s not as overwhelming (capsule wardrobe, anyone?), or better yet, sock away some money to put toward those big goals you’re working toward.
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WHERE TO SELL CLOTHES
Without further ado, here’s where to sell clothes and make money (or trade clothes in for big discounts!):
MADEWELL
Madewell, beloved for their jeans, offers a recycling program for your old denim. It’s pretty simple. Just pop into one of their store locations with jeans that you no longer wear, or use their handy mail-in option. The company partners with Cotton’s Blue Jeans Go Green to transform the jeans into insulation for people in need. Madewell then gives you $20 off a pair of their jeans.
MARINE LAYER
Marine Layer is a clothing retailer that recycles old clothing through their Re-Spun program. Click here to request a kit (note, you will be charged $20). Then, send it back and you’ll receive a $40 Marine Layer reward.
THREDUP
You’ve probably heard of ThredUp, which offers a more hands-off option for getting rid of old clothes. Essentially, you request a kit from ThredUp and fill it up with clothes you no longer want. They do need to be in good condition, of course. Send the clothing to the company using their included shipping label and they’ll keep track of what sells. You can earn cash or choose shopping credits to spend with ThredUp. You don’t get to choose the sale price, but you also don’t have to do all the work of selling either. For those wondering where to sell clothing without spending a lot of time taking photos and mailing packages out, this is a great option.
POSHMARK
Poshmark calls itself a “social marketplace.” Not only can you sell clothing here, but you can also build up a network or community. Users can go to “virtual shopping parties” and look through other sellers’ available clothing. If you want to sell something, just take a photo of it and create a listing on their site. You choose the price with Poshmark and you get cash for your sales. They give you a pre-paid shipping label to send off your clothing when someone buys it.
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THE REALREAL
Got some high-end labels in your closet? Then you’ll want to take a look at The RealReal. They specialize in luxury goods—think Luis Vuitton or Gucci. You choose whether you want to ship your clothes to them, drop them off, or have the company pick them up for you. They price your items and give you a commission of up to 85% when they sell. You get your proceeds through direct deposit, check, or a site credit which gives you an extra 5%. Their website claims that most things get sold within 30 days.
FACEBOOK GROUPS
You’re probably already familiar with how to sell clothes (and pretty much anything else) on Facebook Marketplace. But what about Facebook groups? Do a quick search to find a “Buy Sell Trade” (AKA, BST) group that is specific to the brand of clothing you want to sell. Check out the group rules and then get to posting your items.
While it can be time-consuming to photograph your items and mail packages out, there are a lot of upsides to going the Facebook groups route. You’re not paying commission and your items usually will go quickly, because you have a captive audience of fans of the brand you’re selling. One HerMoney staffer made $300 in one weekend recently selling stuff in this J. Crew and Madewell BST group.
STYLE ENCORE
Style Encore has more than 1,250 stores and sells gently used clothing online. If you’re interested in selling your old clothes, you’ll need to pop into a store with whatever you want to sell. The Style Encore team will set a price for your pieces based on their particular store’s inventory and history. They make you an offer and if you accept it, you get to take cash home that day. There’s no hassle of selling your own items here—just bring them in and go home with cash.
ONCE UPON A CHILD
Kids outgrow clothes pretty quickly, so Once Upon a Child is an excellent option for where to sell clothes that are child-sized. They’re in the same family of brands as Style Encore, so the process is pretty similar. You bring in clothing or even toys and their team checks everything over to make sure they’re up to quality standards. They pay you cash that same day.
VESTIAIRE COLLECTIVE
If you want a bit more value for your high-end clothing and accessories, you may want to consider selling luxury items such as Prada bags and Gucci sunglasses at the Vestiaire Collective. You choose the clothing you want to part with, then select the price you want for it. You keep up to 85% of the sale price. To start selling to some 23 million shoppers worldwide, check out the Vestiaire Collective.
THE BOTTOM LINE
You can always donate your clothing, but sometimes it’s nice to get a little cash from selling your clothes. For those wondering where to sell clothes and make money, or swap them for a discount, these are some great options to start with. Good luck, and happy cleaning out!
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