• How-To Make a Find

    The Used Designer Website Bible

    Long time no post- whoops! I’ve been working on launching the website for my ethically made fairly priced engagement ring line- Immer Jewelry. I’ve had friends ask me what my go to websites are for used designer shopping which has spurred me to compile this list! I’ve not purchased from all of these sites but have included some of my best finds from those that I have shopped. There are truly endless websites where you can buy used designer clothing, bags, shoes and acessories, but not all are created equally. Below is a list of ever growing preloved designer websites. Check out my guides on hunting on my two favorite…

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    Hunting on Fashionphile

    Fashionphile is not really like any other designer consignment shop. Most of the sites I shop on have hundreds of thousands of products. On most sites you can tell that the products are uploaded as quickly as possible, with not a whole lot of care given to photos or product descriptions. This is not so on Fashionphile. No, on Fashionphile bags are photographed in all their crystal clear glory, product descriptions are meaty, and you can actually read the “condition” section to get an accurate feel for the condition of the bag. When I want to research a new bag I go to Fashionphile, when I want to check average bag…

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    How-To Make a Find

    Buying on The RealReal

    To date I have spent $5,172.35 on The RealReal. It is by far my favorite preloved designer website & is a resource for the entire industry. My very first purchase was on November 8th 2014. I purchased a pair of Rag & Bone Jeans, with tags, that I still wear, and the then uber trendy Jenni Kayne d’Orsay flats in snakeskin. I was instantly hooked. Shopping The RealReal is not as simple as one may think, so lets get in to how to shop them effectively! Step 1: Start Searching!   Let’s be totally honest here- The RealReal’s homepage and navigation is not the best. On their homepage they advertise…