Let's Talk Closet Purge, Resale + Donation
A huge part of what we do is helping clients purge their closets. More often than not, there are piles of clothes that no longer serve the client but are in amazing condition, some with the tags still on and still worth money. Naturally the next questions are: “What do I do with them?” and “Where will I get the most bang for my buck?” This is where our Space Camp team member’s fashion knowledge comes in handy.
Once we’ve walked you through the steps of deciding what you’d like to keep in your closet and what you’re ready to part with, we’ll begin the sorting process. We’ll typically sort your items into 4 categories: designer, on-trend brandname, vintage and donation.
Some examples of these categories are:
Designer: Loewe, Chloé, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Prada, Yves Saint Laurent, Gucci, Bottega Veneta, The Row, Fendi, Dior, Miu Miu, Hermès
On-Trend Brandname: Madewell, Alo, JCrew, Free People, Aritzia, Zara, Mango, Nike, Buck Mason, COS, Everlane, Banana Republic, Mate the Label
Vintage: Technically anything older than 20 years is considered vintage
Donation: Items that are still in wearable condition but don’t fall in the above categories (undergarments + socks do not fall in this category + should be disposed of)
Luckily, Los Angeles has several avenues for reselling used clothes. But over the years, we’ve discovered that they’re not all created equal. We’ve found our favorites and each one serves a slightly different purpose. So, when we’re sorting the clothes that you’ve decided to get rid of, we can delineate which ones could go where. This way you can rest assured that you’re taking your items to a reputable business and make some money back on your original purchase. With that being said, there’s no hard and fast rule or standard in the clothing resell world so keep in mind that you have to remain flexible.
We love to take designer + super on-trend pieces to Wasteland because they are super knowledgable + price pieces pretty fairly. With locations in Silverlake, Studio City, Hollywood + Highland Park they’re also super convenient!
Crossroads is great for brand name clothes that are still in good shape + from the last few seasons. They also buy vintage + you have the option of receiving cash or store credit. For high-end designer items, they offer consignment. So if you’re willing to wait for a payout, that’s an option too! There are 8 locations around LA making it super convenient + they also have a drop-off option.
We love to support a woman owned small business! Gift of Garb consigns beautiful, on-trend designer clothes + accessories, paying you 50% of the sale price. This can be a wonderful option if you’re happy to wait for a payout + your items fit the bill.
For the gal with a plethora of designer vintage, Recess is the place! They will consign your items for a 90 day period + pay 50% of the sale price.
Want to donate your gently used clothes somewhere that will actually make a difference + isn’t a huge corporation like Goodwill or Salvation Army? The Downtown Women’s Center has been providing meals, shelter, clothing, job training, toiletries, the list goes on… since 1978. They are the only organization in Los Angeles focused exclusively on serving women + gender diverse individuals experiencing homelessness.
Now I know what you’re probably thinking, where’s The Real Real on this list? We have some clients who love to use them, and others that prefer different avenues for sustainably letting go of clothing, so we’ll let you make your own decision there. No matter where you go, letting go of clothes that aren’t serving you anymore is always a win in our book.
So, the next time you look at your closet and feel overwhelmed, don’t worry, we have you covered from start to finish! Not only can we help you organize your space but we can help you purge your clothes and decide where best to take them. Click here to reach out, we can’t wait to work with you.