Selling Wedding Gowns

For most women, the wedding dress is a reminder of the most meaningful and exciting event of their lives. But unfortunately, regardless of how gorgeous it is, the wedding dress can never be worn again.

So, instead of keeping it in a closet until it turns pale, some women decide to sell it. Apart from creating more space into the closet, this will also help them recover some of the money spent for the wedding.

Preparing the wedding dress for sale

It is important to know that a wedding dress must be in good shape in order to be sold. Hence, make sure you take a decision before the wedding and start the preparation process immediately after. This is necessary in order to avoid causing permanent stains. Any insignificant mark or even sweat will turn the dress yellow and that is why it needs to be cleaned immediately.

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It is highly recommended to send the dress to a specialized dry cleaner. This way you can be sure the dress will be well taken care of. Remember to tell them about existent stains and ask to remove them carefully. After you took the dress, all cleaned and ironed, it is time to think how you are going to store it until someone buys it. Make sure there is no humidity in your wardrobe. Some dry cleaners will hermetically seal your dress, but some will let you handle this aspect. In this case, avoid putting it into a plastic bag, this will damage the fabric. Also, it is best not to use hangers.

After you’ve taken care of all these, you can start writing the selling ad. It is indicated to include as much details as you can. Start by mentioning the original price of the dress, the designer, size, color and style. Continue with a detailed description of any embroidered designs it may have. Talk about how you felt wearing the dress, if it is comfortable, easy to move in, pleasant at touching. Include several photos such as a full picture of the dress, a close picture of the details and even a picture with you wearing it on the wedding day. Do not forget to mention the new price.

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Where to sell a wedding gown?

The best choices are online sales. This means offers you the chance to get your ad visible to a large audience. eBay seems to be the most popular choice. Create an account and post your ad there. You can also use your local newspaper to see if there are any brides looking for a wedding dress. Rental bridal boutiques are another wise choice. They can buy the dress from you and then rent it.