Looking for a quick way to make extra cash? Here's an idea — sell clothes online. Since trends are ever-evolving and thrifting has grown in popularity, it's a good time to go through your wardrobe and get rid of things that no longer fit or serve a purpose in your closet.
The real challenge for most people is finding the best sites to sell clothes. Whether you’re concerned about shipping costs for your clothing and accessories, or you’re unsure how payment processing works, there are many reliable resources that can help resell clothes.
Not only is it a better option for the environment (hello, sustainable fashion), but it’ll benefit your pockets, too. And selling to online clothing stores is a super easy process thanks to the hundreds of apps and websites created for selling second-hand/unworn clothing. Instead of flocking to the fast-fashion sites, consider the secondhand market.
So fish out the beaded '80s dress you wore once to a New Year's bash, last season's now-neglected tops, and the vintage jeans that no longer fit. It's time to stop letting your garments collect dust and help them find new, loving owners!
From apps like Poshmark to sites like thredUP, you can start making cash instantly when you list your clothing items for sale.
Below you'll find the 16 best places to sell clothes online (and score some new holy-grail finds), plus tips from pros to level up your reselling side hustle. Cha-ching!
1. ASOS Marketplace
Did that vintage dress seem like a great idea in the store but not so much when you got it home? Not a problem — put it on ASOS Marketplace and sell it! The only catch is that ASOS takes a 10% commission on the sale price. Instead of focusing on designer goods, the seller-driven resale emporium features edgy used and retro fashion from more than 900 boutiques and independent sellers in over 50 countries, functioning like your very own thrift store. The website accepts a wide range of styles and vintage items, which means you can find pretty much *anything—*Dior earrings, anyone?
In order to sell on ASOS Marketplace, you need to be 18+ and have a valid PayPal account for your earnings to be deposited. Giving a detailed product description will ensure that your item is easily found in one of the countless categories on the reseller website.
2. Etsy
While many people probably think of Etsy as a place to sell handmade goods, the website is also a great place to sell clothes. Tap into Etsy's community of artisans and vintage sellers and sell your finely curated collection of vintage (or handmade!) styles.
Etsy has a strict policy for reselling items, which means you’ll have to disclose that the item is in fact vintage or designed by another brand or person. Trying to pass off the clothing item as your own is a big no-no.
Seller fees are on the lower side of the spectrum: Etsy charges a 6.5% transaction fee and a 3% payment processing fee (and only 20 cents to list an item). Etsy will also charge a 15% offsite ad fee if your item sells that way. The website also uses an encrypted payout platform to ensure safe payment processing. With more than 1.7 million sellers on Etsy, you'll be in good company.
3. eBay
OK, so this one's no secret for girls wanting to score some designer clothes on the cheap—eBay pretty much paved the way for every at-home vendor. eBay is the OG consignment shop and consistently serves as a reliable source for all your reselling needs.
If you’re a one-time seller, you’ll be able to list your item for free. eBay charges sellers an insertion fee for creating a listing after 250 listings, along with a final value fee once the sale is completed.
The upside of selling your stuff here—especially if it's part of a designer collab— is that it can provoke a bidding war, giving you a better chance of selling an item for more than you intended to. On the other hand, there's usually no shortage of selection, which means your product might be drowned out by the countless other items users are trying to sell. As frustrating as that aspect can be, it’s important to have a detailed and enticing description for your clothing to ensure buyers find your listing.
4. Poshmark
Poshmark has become a clothing reseller haven for most fashionistas who want to buy or sell clothes.
"We made an early decision to allow everything to be done on the phone with no need to go to a website," says Manish Chandra, Poshmark CEO and founder. "When selling from your closet, start by listing 5-10 items. We find that closets with at least five listings sell more than those with less. Search for other women like yourself who are likely to be interested in your closet. Whether you share similar styles or the same size, you'll want to follow them, begin interacting with them, and shop their closet!"
Poshmark includes all sorts of brands, from Brandy Melville to Céline, so it's important to personalize your presence. "In a way the women are editorializing their style, creating a magazine out of their closet," says Manish. Each woman sets her own price on each item. When a buyer purchases the item, Poshmark emails you a prepaid shipping label—the buyer pays the shipping—and you just print it out, slap it on any box and have your mailman scoop it up."
5. The RealReal
The RealReal is a great spot for quality, used designer items that need a new home.
Sellers keep up to 70% of the sale price depending on your consignor status and the assigned value of your pieces. The good news? Buzzy luxury brands (think Gucci, Jacquemus, Loveshackfancy) will usually sell within three days, so if you want to clear a ton of designer goods out, this is a reliable choice.
The commission payout comes on the 15th of each month, which means if you don’t mind waiting for your money, then The RealReal is a safe choice.
In addition to clothing, shoes, and accessories, The RealReal will also accept fine jewelry, home decor, and even fine art. They have a team of luxury experts who will inspect high-quality items either virtually or in-person to ensure the best payment for your designer goods. You can send in your items via USPS, or schedule a free in-home pickup in select metropolitan areas.
6. thredUP
Selling is super-easy with thredUP. They send a "clean out kit," a.k.a. an empty bag that you fill up with all your unwanted stuff and leave it out for the mailman with a prepaid label and they'll take it from there.
Because it’s a convenient way of getting rid of clothes, that means that sellers take a lower cut, earning a maximum of 80% of the resale price. The no-fuss process makes it super easy for busy people who don’t have time to fuss about listing and promoting their items online. The brand's biggest selling point for buyers is the huge inventory. They list up to tens of thousands of styles each day, so you'll always have plenty of cute fall sweater options, jeans, dresses for all occasions, and more to choose from.
7. Crossroads Trading
Crossroads Trading has physical locations all over the United States where you can bring in your second-hand designer goods. Instead of lugging in a huge bag of clothes, you can now request a bag with a prepaid shipping label and drop off your package at the post office (much like thredUP).
The consignment company accepts “on-trend contemporary, vintage & designer clothing, shoes & accessories,” according to its website. They also provide guides on what styles are in right now and what trends are selling well — which gives you an idea of what to give them.
Crossroads offers a 50% payout of the sales price as store credit, or 30% of the sales price as straight cash back via Zelle. Crossroads looks for "name-brand, on-trend" clothing in good condition, and while their tastes are discerning, it's worth sending in your clothes for ease. Whatever clothes don't pass muster for Crossroads sales will be sent back to you or can be donated to charity for a small fee.
8. Vestiare Collective
Vestiaire Collective is big in Europe the way The Real Real and Depop are here—but the online reseller has a U.S.-based option..
Vestiaire Collective is a great place to find high-quality designer brands for less. Customers will find a wide variety of selections in all kinds of conditions — from brand new with tags, to worn but still in solid condition. The payout is higher at Vestiaire Collective because you photograph and ship items yourself, and you can enter into bargaining chats with buyers and sellers to score an even better deal. All sales are final on Vestiaire, which means you won’t have to deal with any returns. And unlike reseller sites like Poshmark or Facebook Marketplace, buyers can't lowball you; any offer they send has to be at least 70% of your listing price. You also get to be in charge of any discount offered on your item, as opposed to other sites that use an algorithm to mark down pieces that aren't moving to clear inventory.
9. Depop
Depop has become the trendy go-to for young people who want to buy and sell their clothes. The site has apparel from more than 1,500 designers, ranging from sporty faves like The North Face and Adidas to high-end fashion houses like Prada, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Chanel. The app has become the spot for Y2K-style products for Gen Z shoppers who want that early aughts look.
The app, launched in 2011, has more than 30 million users, which means there are a LOT of active buyers and sellers. Selling clothes on Depop is a breeze: all you have to do is create a free account, verify your phone number, and then set up your shop. You can add a cover image to set the vibe of your shop and add a description up to 128 characters (i.e. “Colorful vibes and ‘60s/’70s/'80s/'90s vintage for all genders. We ship worldwide.”). Link up your social accounts and PayPal, and then get to selling. You can post up to four images and even a video for each listing.
Depop charges a 10% commission for the transaction total (including shipping) if the item sells.
10. Vinted
What separates Vinted from the rest is that instead of charging the seller fees, it charges the buyer. Buyers pay a fixed amount of $0.70 plus 5% of an item's sale price, which the clothing reseller calls a Buyer Protection fee. “This helps safeguard your money, adding an extra layer of protection to your purchases and keeping your information secure,” the website writes.
This is a huge advantage for sellers, who can list their clothing and accessories and don't have to pay a thing. You can jump straight into selling as soon as you sign up. Add up to 20 photos for each item, give it a title and description, and select a category, condition, brand, and price. One fun feature unique to Vinted is that you can add a button to say if you're interested in swapping the item in addition to selling it, giving you the option of scoring fresh pieces for the unwanted clothes in your closet.
11. Mercari
The Mercari app is a bit more open-ended when it comes to listing a product. Unlike other sites that have suggestions for listing prices, Mercari allows users to sell clothing by uploading pictures and pricing their clothes, shoes, and accessories at whatever number they see fit.
While Mercari doesn’t charge a listing fee, sellers are subject to a flat 10% fee once the item is sold. The site also charges a payment processing fee of 2.9% plus $0.50 per sale. That percentage will only come out once the sale is completed.
Mercari isn’t limited to just apparel either. Buyers can find anything from cell phone cases to video game consoles, Fitbits to soccer gear, and everything in between. The app filters its products into easy-to-find categories.
12. Facebook Marketplace
The once-dominant social media platform has since evolved as a place to buy and sell goods — or simply give them away for free, in some cases. Selling on Facebook Marketplace just makes a lot of sense.
Not only are there no seller fees or taxes involved, but you can easily share your listing with your network of friends and family (and those other random people in your friends list). You never know who might be interested in gently-used denim or a once-worn prom dress!
As we said, Facebook Marketplace is sort of a free-for-all, except it does require users to abide by certain rules. The social media site bans any sale of services (i.e. house cleaning), healthcare products, animals, and recalled items.
13. Rebag
Despite the name, Rebag buys and sells more than just handbags. The online reseller focuses on designer and luxury items, and their featured brands include Balenciaga, Tom Ford, Versace, Givenchy, and more. This reseller is definitely for the coveted designer pieces in your closet that you might not have any use for anymore. The company sells handbags, accessories, clothing, watches, shoes, jewelry, and more.
If you have a designer item that you're willing to part ways with, Rebag offers three options: consign, trade, and buyout. Consigning will offer you a pre-approved payout; trade will allow you to sell and buy in one transaction; and buyout allows people to “self-generate an upfront offer and get paid outright.”..
Rebag uses technology that can identify your item and give you the best price. The app also gives sellers suggestions on their most in-demand products. The company has physical locations in select metropolitan areas, including Los Angeles, Miami, and New York City where you can sell your bag directly to them, with no shipping cost required.
14. Craigslist
Now, Craigslist might not be the first platform you think of when it comes to selling clothes—we get that. But hear us out: Craigslist, like Facebook Marketplace, is a completely free place to sell clothes (for both the buyer and seller). And since they don't take a cut, it's all profit for you! Craigslist allows the seller to remain in charge of how much they want to sell and what price point they want to set. This freedom can be daunting when it comes to deciding how to list your products, but giving as much detail as possible and listing popular items will help your listing stand out.
If you check out your local Craigslist site, you'll likely find plenty of clothing lists. Clothing on Craigslist is usually sold in lots, so you could even consider putting all your items that haven't sold on other apps and listing them as one bulk sale.
15. Farfetch Second Life
Have a designer bag (or two…or three) lying around that you don't see yourself wearing anymore? Trade it in for Farfetch credit with its “Second Life” program. All you have to do is upload a few photos of the bag(s) you want to sell, wait for an associate to give you a price estimate, and then if you're cool with it, schedule a free (!) pickup for your bag to be authenticated and listed. The best part? Store credit gets automatically applied to your account—you don't even have to wait for it to sell as other consignment sites do—which you can use towards future wardrobe upgrades. (Check out the list of approved bag brands here.)
16. Net-a-Porter x Reflaunt
Net-a-Porter loyalists, this one's for you. The online luxury retailer accepts ready-to-wear and accessories from a curated list of approved brands—the list is not as extensive as The Real Real's, but it's more generous than that of Farfetch. Once you upload the details for the items you want to sell, you can then schedule a free pick-up for authentication. A minimum of three items is needed to take part in this program, so you might want to bookmark this service for seasonal closet cleanouts. Whatever's approved and sold can either be directly deposited in your account, or added as store credit (with 10% extra) to your NAP account. The only catch here is that items that aren't approved will either have to be donated or shipped back to you at $15 per piece (up to $45).
Pro Tips for Selling Clothes Online
Now that you know where you can sell your used clothes, here's how to sell them. We asked the experts—professional online clothing retailers—for their top tips on selling secondhand and vintage clothing online.
1. Choose clothes that are on-trend or from a particular decade.
You can sell items that are either trending right now or develop a niche (regardless of current trends). How do you find a niche? By selling similar items that are similar to one another. "You can sell items that correspond to each other. Some sellers focus on specific decades, styles, colors, or type of item," says Kristina Franco, owner of the Etsy shop Allen Company.
2. Photograph items clearly.
"High-quality pictures are very important," says Laura Mae and Amanda Jean, owners of the Etsy shop MaeJean Vintage. "Utilize natural light and capture the images with a quality camera."
3. Take specific measurements of the clothing.
Because sizes can vary so drastically from brand to brand, it can be super helpful to take measurements of your clothes. "It isn't easy to convey all the lovely aspects of a garment on a computer screen," says Lauren Naimola, owner of the Etsy shop Dear Golden. "Many people want to feel the garment and try it on, so you have to be exhaustive in the way you render the garment visually as well as describe it. Measurements are provided for every garment. A dress is measured at the shoulders, bust, waist, hip, and length. Every girl should know her measurements, especially if she wants to shop online."
4. Provide accurate details about the condition of your items.
"Build a good reputation," says Franco. "Accurately portray your items and be upfront and honest about the details. This is the only way to gain the trust of buyers who are already faced with the challenge of buying something they cannot try on or inspect. A good reputation goes a long way!"
5. Keep an international audience in mind.
"Selling online allows you to reach a very wide and international audience," says Lauren. "A lot of my business comes from awesome vintage-loving gals in Australia and the UK."
If you're selling clothes to a consignment boutique, you're limited by locality and seasonality. But if you're selling online, you can consider an international audience. For example, you might be selling a coat in the spring, when no one in the United States is really looking for coats. But someone in Argentina might want that coat because it's becoming fall there.
6. Prioritize customer service.
"Customer service is so important," say Mae and Jean. "We have a very flexible return policy so that if customers are not 100% content, they are welcome to ship items back to us."
7. Study before you sell.
"There are many people selling vintage online, but there are only a few who are educated about garment dating and fabric composition," says Lauren. "Learn as much as possible about vintage garments."
"Do your research," adds Kristina. "Knowing vintage labels, silhouettes, styles, fabrics, and designers is half of the fun."
