How to get rid of clothing
A resource with information on how to donate, or consign, your used clothing to help those in need, or make a little money of your pieces.
2 minute read | By Maddison McKinley
This resource is designed to answer the following questions:
How can I make money off of clothing I want to get rid of?
Where can I donate clothing?
Purging items from your wardrobe and need to know where to put them? You’ve come to the right place.
How to get rid of clothing for money
Drop off and forget about it!
ThreadUp: An online second hand store selling items ranging from Marc Jacobs handbags to Old Navy dresses. They make the process of sending in your clothing easy and stress free.
Drop it off - let someone else do the work
Local Consignment shops: Trusty Google will show you the local consignment shops in your area on Google Maps. Contact these shops to see when they’re buying days are, and what kinds of clothing they accept (or check their sites).
With some elbow grease…
Vintage - Etsy.com - list vintage items (older than 20 years) on Etsy and make some money!
New or Vintage - Ebay.com - Ebay allows you to sell new and vintage clothing.
Poshmark: An app-based marketplace that allows you to easy snap photos of your clothing and sell to people whose style you adore.
How to donate clothing to those who need it most
Check to see if you have any of these outlets near you. They are typically accepting donations at all times and make getting rid of clothing you no longer need, easy.
St. Vincent De Paul
Goodwill
Salvation Army
Local shelters / charities accepting donations