Expert Advice: How to Sell Your Wedding Dress

Now that wedding season is winding down and wedding bills are piling up, we chatted with our friends at website to get some tips on how to recover some money from your recent wedding. Their number one piece of advice? Consider selling your wedding dress (and other wedding items) online!
Post your dress for sale as soon after your wedding as possible. You’re not going to wear it again, so why leave it hanging in your closet? Used dresses continue to hold their resale value for roughly 2 - 3 years after they’re purchased and worn (depending on the style) but generally sell for the most money within the first year.Diana dress story comes unravelled.
Many recently married brides wonder what exactly to sell their dress for. Here’s what we recommend as a pricing guideline:
50 - 70% of the original value for a NEW designer gown that’s still in stores.50% of original value for a USED designer gown from the last two years.30% to 40% of original value for a USED custom-made gown.Reduce the price further if your dress has not been cleaned, is stained/damaged or is more than two years old.
Buyers will want to see your dress looking its best, so be sure to use photos that show off the potential of your dress. After all, it could a potential buyer’s dream wedding dress!
When selling your dress online it’s best to include:
A full length picture of the front & back of your dress (preferably on a person or mannequin).A close-up picture of any detailing, beading or embellishments on your dress.A close-up picture of any damage or stains on the dress.A picture from the manufacturer.
Posting less than stellar photos (i.e. on a hanger, a badly lit photo etc.) or no photo at all, will make it more difficult for the potential buyer to visualize the dress and could hurt your chances of selling your dress.Brides will be scanning many listings in their search for a wedding dress, so providing more information will likely sell your dress more quickly.Be specific about color, brand and model number. Often, brides-to-be will try the dress on in a store before they search online for a budget-friendly version, so the more information you can provide, the better.

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