Consignment shopping, once thought of as déclassé, is now considered ultra-chic and a real sport among fashionable women and men worldwide. The thrill offinding the perfect piece at the best price is one of the fabulous payoffs of this new way of “smart” shopping. Possessing designer brands such as Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Balenciaga & Miu Miu isn’t as out of reach as it once was. With a keen eye, you can own signature designer pieces without ever spending retail store prices.

As a seller, designer consignment can be a fantastic way to make money from your closet. As a buyer, it can make luxury affordable. Designer consignment shops, both online and offline, sell “gently-used” designer clothing and accessories that the original purchaser no longer wants or needs. Often, never-used items are sold with the tags still on. Usual reasons for consigning include: closet purges, sizing issues, purchase regret, or simply earning capital to finance a new wardrobe. Whatever the reason, with a reputable consignment business, you can be assured that every item is carefully hand-selected, ensuring both the quality and authenticity of the pieces.

Here is an infographic with some interesting benefits, tips and facts about consignment shopping:

Frugal Fashionista — Never pay retail dollars again

Flaunt your fashion sense and your frugality! Discounts and percentages off range anywhere from 20% -70%. Emptying your bank account isn’t necessary to have luxury style. Although we love all things designer, Valentino and Lagerfeld aren’t keeping a roof over our head. Keep your eyes peeled and you can find that perfect piece for a fraction of the price.

The New Black

Smart shopping is the new black. Consignment shopping has become a trend among smart and stylish shoppers both young and old — it’s chic to find designer items at great prices.

Environmentally Friendly

Purchasing consignment clothing is environmentally friendly and gives a new life to a previously-used item. Designer consignment allows beautiful clothing to move from one wardrobe to another, making the world a greener place — and in style! Love That!

Show off your own unique style

Consignment items are often highly-coveted and no longer found in stores. Be unique and stand out in the crowd.

Non-stop new arrivals

Consignment shops receive new items daily, so the hunt for that unique item is always new and fresh. If they don’t have what you’re looking for, chances are in a couple of days they will!

Keeping it local

Consignment shopping allows your money to stay in the community where it can benefit local businesses.

A Few Designer Consignment Shopping Tips

1. You need to be quick on the trigger and keep an eye out for new items since consignment shops carry limited and exclusive items. Subscribe to your favourite consignment shop’s newsletter to keep up-to-date on the latest arrivals and sales previews.
2. Consignment shops typically only carry one size in each item, so it’s important to know your size and fit.
3. Always look at prices; if it’s too good to be true then red flags should appear. Pricing is a key identifier when trying to determine whether the product is authentic.

Love That Closet is for style lovers with heart!

Love That Closet require sellers to give a minimum of 5 percent of their proceeds to the charity of their choice, with an option to donate more. Buyers can find unique and stylish designer pieces and do a little good at the same time. That’s Karma!