How to sell used dresses?

[and123]

Originally Posted by tanya_the_dancer

Bumping this up - I need some ideas on how to write an ad. What info about the dress should I put in it?

As much as possible, frankly. Some ads are unbelievably vague.
Condition/age and/or times worn; maker, if known; type and approx # of stones or other deco; materials; built-in undergarments; and lots and lots of measurements, including whether there is any stretch.

and GOOD photos! Many gowns look so different on a dress dummy vs. a real person as well.

[Me]

Would like to add that, for whatever reason, now seems a good time to sell a dress. Take those pictures and put it up! I've had several gowns that I've been patiently holding onto sell quickly over the past week.

[DancinProf]

Originally Posted by and123

<snip>and lots and lots of measurements, including whether there is any stretch.

On behalf of myself and my long-torsoed sistren, I would love to see more gown ads include a girth measurement whenever a dress has a bodysuit. Dresses that fit my height in theory are often uncomfortable in reality because the girth is too short.

[j_alexandra]

Originally Posted by DancinProf

On behalf of myself and my long-torsoed sistren, I would love to see more gown ads include a girth measurement whenever a dress has a bodysuit. Dresses that fit my height in theory are often uncomfortable in reality because the girth is too short.

Amen, sister! Amen!

[fascination]

two words; crotch extender...(handy little piece of fabric w/ snaps on both ends that you just add into the crotch)...thank you dressgirl

[and123]

heck, I had one gown that I was excruciatingly short in the torso. Crotch extender wouldn't have helped. I just cut off the panty part of the inner bodysuit. I guess you could say it's a crotchless ballgown now

[NonieS]

í will be selling a latin dress (the one I am wearing in my avatar) soon so all these tips are nice LOL.... I just need to get the dress professionally cleaned so it will be good as new!!

I have never really sold a dress before (my friend fell in love with my last dress so it was kind of a given that I would sell it to her)... I am excited LOL!!

[anniep]

I've used Natalka and her website for selling a costume...

[tanya_the_dancer]

How long does it usually take for a dress to sell if you go "put it on consignment with the designer who made it" route?

[JANATHOME]

Before you give it back to the designer look at all of your options.
I bought a latin from Randall and decided after one wear that I had made a mistake in my choice..... They woud take it back and thier cut would be 60% mine 40%. Needless to say that $2,600. latin still hangs in my closet. That was a valuable lesson never to buy on a whim....