I’d like to share about a great idea I saw on Meghan’s blog one day, where she introduced us all to online consignment – buying new or like new clothes from online retailers, and sending in your own old (gently used) clothes for money or store credit. It didn’t take me long to realize this was a pretty smart and spendthrifty idea. I jumped on that train and explored two of my favorites: ThredUp and Twice, and had a few new pieces sent my way.
My experience with both companies has been wonderful – I’ve sent clothes to both sites, got paid, and made purchases that resulted in great quality items from brands I love. ThredUp will even donate items that they deem are not resellable, which I’m thankful in knowing that my clothes don’t end up in the garbage if they don’t meet the high standards for resale.
So maybe it’s time to revisit some of those clothes with the tags still on them? Or time to bring out the favorite scarf and shoes to mix into your current style? I’ve found that it was extremely beneficial for me to go through my closet and if I don’t love it and haven’t worn it in a year, it’s time to recycle it and give someone else the chance to adore it.
Outfit One: Glitter Top by J.Crew $15.49 ; Wide Leg Jeans by Ann Taylor Loft $10.49
Outfit Two: Plum Skinnies by Ann Taylor Loft (New with Tags) $20.49
(Additional pieces re-instated from my wardrobe: Embroidered Cardi via Marshalls, Scarf via India, Moccasins via Steve Madden and Sheer Tribal Top via Forever21)
I saved $189.04 by buying these from ThredUp versus paying full price at the retailers. I think these sites will always be my first stop when considering additions to my wardrobe. But I’ll continue to ask myself these questions before each purchase: Is this versatile? Can I wear this all season? If no, can I afford to buy it anyways? Does it match my style and do I feel comfortable in it in public? Definitely helps cut down on impulse buys if you consider the last question for sure!
I’d love to know if you’d try this sort of thing! Tell me about your experiences, or other sites you love!
