Your best deals are going to be found “in the weeds”.
Subjectivity is a high hurdle to overcome in a resale business (or any business for that matter). Because of this, consumers can get some great deals. Pricing items is very hard. And, the people who price them are not always familiar with the market.
For example, how much would you charge for a shirt with a stain? That is hard to answer. You have to know more information.
How big is the stain?
How dark is the stain?
Where is the stain?
What kind of shirt (dress shirt or play shirt)?
What brand of shirt?
You think this is difficult for you, try pricing hundreds (if not thousands) of clothing items in a hours. There comes a point where the person pricing starts to lose focus. This is why I do not want my employees pricing clothes for more than an hour without a break.
The easiest clothes to price are the clothes that still have their tags. So, these will not be your best deal (great quality but less deal worthy). The next easiest are the name brands clothes. A name brand adds at least $2 to any item (good quality and alright deal). However, your best deals deals are found “in the weeds”. These clothes you have to work for. Most people don’t shop for these because they don’t want to work that hard, or they don’t trust their judgement. A Polo shirt must be says Polo. But without a label you are left with only your judgement. If you are confident in your taste, this is what you need to find. The deals are “in the weeds”, off-brand or no-brand clothes (alright quality and great deal). The drawback of shopping like this is finding the right size. An unknown brand can be made differently that other brands. When buying resale the suggestion is always to buy for the future. Your kids will grow up and grow into these deals.
Have fun shopping!

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Party season is upon us, so with cringe worthy moments with that woman from the other side of the office looming just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about the most important thing on everyone’s Christmas list this year: being the best dressed in the office.
So where do you start on your mission to gain office fashionista status?
To begin with, consider where your Christmas party is being held: there’s no point in turning up looking like you own a small stately home in the British country side if your boss has decided you’re all heading down the local pub for a pint and a bag of salt and vinegar, is there?
First tip done (dress for the occasion), now how are you going to choose what to wear?
Separate your outfit ideas into two groups: smart, and smart casual. This will allow you to differentiate different styles for different events.
The perfect smart out fit comprises of a mix of key tailoring elements. Blazer jackets are a must, as they provide sartorial elegance to any gent. Opt for a two button fastening: this isn’t the 90’s.
Link your blazer with a crisp shirt (colours are fine, but avoid pattern shirts at all costs), and then accessorise. If you want to add a bit more life to an otherwise fairly plain and simple look, add some pattern on a tie or bow tie, or, if your feeling a bit more adventurous, opt for a neckerchief or dress scarf.
However, bear in mind that the very best smart outfits are plain and simple.
Finally, make sure your trousers are colour coded to your jacket. Don’t go for loud pop colours, as this will detract from your smarter look.
Alternatively, instead of a shirt, try a turtle neck jumper underneath your jacket. This will give you a sharp, suave silhouette, as well as an extra layer of warmth.
Remember, the key to a smart look is in the cut of your cloth: not loose, yet not slim. Tapered is perfect.
Going somewhere a little less up market? Smart casual allows for denim and chinos, so wear whatever you feel most comfortable in. A slacker dress code also allows for more adventurous colours, but tread carefully where your trousers are concerned. Attempt subtle colours in chinos, but stick with dark indigo as far as denim is concerned.
Shirting can provide your outfit with a smarter edge (this time you can include bright or patterned pieces). Finish your look with another layer. Cardigans or fine gauge knitwear are perfect, or textured blazers such as woollen’s or velvet add a fresh debonair twist to any outfit.
Finally accessorise appropriately. It’s OK to wear ties or bow ties, assuming that again, they are textured. Don’t try and pull of a silk tie with jeans or chinos; it won’t work.

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