From our love of vintage to sustainability, reselling the clothing we’ve accumulated and forgotten at the back of our wardrobe ticks all the right boxes.

In 2021, here are all the best clothing resale apps you need to know about.

The Classics

These apps have been around for a while and they’re market-leaders for a reason. To reach as many people as possible, the following apps are your best bet.

eBay

There is probably no need to introduce eBay. The marketplace has millions of users around the world and is the best place to sell your unwanted clothes if you want to reach as many potential buyers as possible.

Vinted

With millions of users and listings, Vinted is a great platform for pretty much any clothing you don’t want or wear anymore. It also seems everyone is on Vinted: from your mum to your younger sister, you’ll reach a large pool of potential buyers.

Depop

The rise of Depop has been stratospheric. The preferred platform of the younger generation, Depop’s goal is to “make fashion more inclusive, diverse and less wasteful.” With a big sustainability focus, the app is best for all things vintage.

ASOS Marketplace

Is there anything ASOS does not do well? The Marketplace isn’t targeted at spring cleaners, but if you have your own label or vintage clothing business, this is a fantastic platform to get on to.

Etsy

A bit like ASOS, Etsy isn’t for reselling your unwanted Zara pumps. If you’re into upcycling, however, Etsy is the platform to sell from.

The High-Ends

Designer clothing and accessories clogging up your wardrobe? Lucky you. To free up space and make a big of extra cash, you should probably hop on targeted platforms. Best for high-end products, these apps have authenticity checks and do best for your luxury items.

Vestiaire Collective

The leader when it comes to authenticated second-hand luxury, the French company has made a name for itself over the years. It’s a bit pricey to sell with Vestiaire, but you pay for the extra authentication step that means buyers have more confidence in your luxury pre-owned.

Rebelle

Rebelle functions almost exactly like Vestiaire Collective, but is based in Hamburg, not Paris. They’ll authenticate your designer clothing and accessories and send them off to buyers.

Hewi

Hewi stands for Hardly Ever Worn It and is the platform for high-end resales. With a partnership with Vogue and a curated collection for Sotheby’s, the London-based company even offers a VIP service to celebs and royalties.

Resellfridges

You won’t get cash with Resellfridges, but Selfridges credit. If you were already planning to use whatever you made from reselling your clothes on new threads, this might be a great option.

The Locals

Sometimes, selling locally is the most sensible option. You may not reach a massive pool of potential buyers, but these apps make it up by being free and allowing you to forgo a trip to the post office.

Shpock

You can list for free on Shpock (Shop In Your Pocket). This is not the place to sell designer clothes or one-of-a-kind items, but if you want to reach your local community and get paid cash, this is a great app.

Preloved

Preloved is a classified ads platform and a bit like Gumtree. It’s free, and while it makes sense to sell locally, you don’t have to.

Facebook Marketplace

You can pretty much do everything on Facebook these days, even sell your unwanted clothing. Don’t expect to make a lot of money, and clothing aren’t typically the most successful items on FB, but it’s free to use so is still worth a shot.

Sarah Kante