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Now introducing Curtsy Clear Out: The Fastest Way to Sell 💸

Clear Out is a convenient way to sell more than 3 items quickly. You only make one listing for all your items that sell via auction to members of our Wholesale program.

For when you have little time, but a lot to sell

Selling clothes online should be simple. After months of research, we learned that the number one reason people don’t sell their clothes is because it takes too much time. Especially when they have a lot to sell. That’s why we’re launching Clear Out, a simpler way to sell.

While listing one item at a time is still the best way to maximize your earnings on each item, Clear Out is the best way to sell a lot of clothes, with a fraction of the work.

How Does Clear Out Work?

To get started just tap ‘sell’ at the bottom of your app and select the new Clear Out option.

Compared with normal, single item listings that are live on the app until they sell, Clear Out listings have 3 or more items and sell via auction over 7 days to members of our Wholesale Program. 

At the end of the week, you’ll ship out all your items in one bag to the highest bidder. We’ll even mail you the bag and the prepaid shipping label to use. It’s that simple. 

Read more on how Clear Out works

Here’s what our users are saying

We’re so excited to share this feature with you. If you’d like more info, watch our video or send us a message in the app. If you’re interested in learning more the Wholesale program, send us a message.

We know Clear Out may not be perfect from day one, so we’d love to hear from you on how we can continue to improve it ([email protected]).

We’re excited for your feedback!

Cheers 🥰

Team Curtsy 

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Tips for Selling Clothes on Curtsy in 2023: Seller Spotlight Edition

The Curtsy community is nothing without our sellers. To ring in the new year, we’re shining a spotlight on sellers living their best life on Curtsy and how they sell clothes online.

We love creating a space for you to just do you – whether that’s raking in high earnings as a pro seller or refreshing your closet by selling gently used quality clothes. Read on to meet a few Curtsy Babes, how much they’ve earned, tips on selling on the app, and peek into their Curtsy closets!

  • Earnings: $400+
  • Tell us a little about yourself!
    Hi there! I’m Madilyn Moore! I’m a content creator/influencer specializing in fashion! Because of this, I get a TON of high quality clothing, but i’m always making space for new items!
  • What do you love about the Curtsy Community?
    I love using Curtsy because it’s easy to use and has all of my FAVORITE brands in one place! I also especially love their quality promise, so in the event that I get a piece that isn’t exactly what was described- I get my money back!
  • Is there anything in particular you are using/saving up your Curtsy Earnings for?
    I’m always using Curtsy as a way to make room in my closet for more unique pieces! When I sell, I keep the profit of my sales in my curtsy balance to spend on more clothes!
  • What is your top seller tip?
    My top seller tip is to upload photos of you wearing the item- especially in a styled way! I upload my instagram photos when I’m selling items that I received from brands- and it helps people to see the item more clearly and picture them wearing it themselves!

See Madilyn’s closet >

  • Earnings: $20,000+
  • Tell us a little about yourself!
    Hi! Here are my responses for the questions: Hi! I’m Erin, and 2023 marks my 10th year of being a reseller! I’ve been thrifting since I was a teenager, always looking for cool, unique pieces no one else had. I’ve always been passionate about extending the lifespan of clothing, and helping people find pieces they love while keeping them out of landfills brings me so much joy!
  • What do you love about the Curtsy Community?
    I love how open and welcoming the Curtsy Community is! The Curtsy team truly cares about user experience, and allows us to voice our opinions on things like new features or improvements we’d like to see. No other app feels as approachable to me as Curtsy does.
  • Is there anything in particular you are using/saving up your Curtsy Earnings for?
    For the last 2 years I’ve been putting all my reselling earnings into a savings account to put a down payment on a house. Hoping to reach my goal this year!
  • What is your top seller tip?
    Use Google Lens to help you locate stock photos for your pieces. In my experience, items sell better with them, but sometimes they can be tricky to find. This tool has helped me find stock photos almost instantly for a ton of clothes!

See Erin’s closet >

  • Earnings: $1,250+
  • Tell us a little about yourself!
    I am a 23 year old mom of a 1 1/2 year old, and future nurse practitioner!! I live in Pensacola Florida and love the beach!
  • What do you love about the Curtsy Community?
    I love how open the company is to answer questions and involve their consumer in decisions and ideas they have! You don’t see that with  a lot of companies asking their consumers what THEY want to see! 💚
  • Is there anything in particular you are using/saving up your Curtsy Earnings for?
    I use my earnings for a bunch of different things ! This year I am really wanting to sell, sell, sell to help pay for my wedding in Nov 2023 ! I also use my earning to buy things for my little boy, and for nursing classes🤞🏼.
  • What is your top seller tip?
    My top seller tip is to always be open to offers ! I sell a lot more when I am open to offers ! Also to communicate with whoever is interested . Like responding to the DMs and showing more photos if they ask!

See Seara’s closet >

  • Earnings: $2,700+
  • Tell us a little about yourself!
    Hi! My name is Alexis Rocco. I’m 21 years old and I live in Upstate New York with my fiancé, Andrew and my corgi, Lucy. I began my account on Curtsy during my senior year of high school in 2020, and have been buying and selling on it ever since! I’ll be graduating with my Bachelor’s degree in early childhood and elementary education this upcoming May and will hopefully be teaching in my own classroom shortly after!
  • What do you love about the Curtsy Community?
    I love that the members of the Curtsy community are so friendly and understanding! They are always willing to answer questions or provide additional information and on top of all of this, there are always new and trendy clothes being brought to the platform as a result of the community!
  • Is there anything in particular you are using/saving up your Curtsy Earnings for?
    Right now, I’m saving any earnings from Curtsy for my future classroom! I’ll likely need to provide most if not all of the books/materials and things for my classroom once I have a permanent teaching position, so any purchases from my closet will really help to make school more beneficial for my future students!
  • What is your top seller tip?
    My best tip for new sellers is to keep the price in mind that they definitely want or need for a particular item when posting it and when responding to offers! I will price my items in a way that specifically allows me to be able to send/counter offers while still getting the price I was looking for when posting the item! For more experienced sellers, I would say to keep your inventory current and post new items frequently to keep your closet in the view of the community!

See Alexis’ closet >

  • Earnings: $1,800+
  • Tell us a little about yourself!
    Hi!! My name is Chesley Paschal, and I am a student at Georgia Tech. I am currently getting my degree in Industrial Engineering. Some of my favorite things in life are traveling, fashion, school, coffee, and taking photos. Everyone who knows me knows that Curtsy is my absolute favorite place to shop. I am constantly selling clothes and buying new pieces to sustainably refresh my wardrobe. I downloaded Curtsy in 2019 and have made nearly $2000 selling my clothes.
  • What do you love about the Curtsy Community?
    I love how kind, responsive, and friendly the Curtsy community is. Everyone is always very communicative and open about the pieces they are selling and their shipping times. The Curtsy Community is the reason why Curtsy is my favorite place to buy and sell clothes.
  • Is there anything in particular you are using/saving up your Curtsy Earnings for?
    I am constantly needing new outfits for date nights, formals, and themed events, so a decent amount of my earnings from Curtsy go directly back into finding new, fun pieces to add to my wardrobe. Every single formal dress I have worn so far has been from Curtsy, and the majority of my game day, date night, and everyday class outfits have consisted of pieces from Curtsy as well. If I am not using my earnings for new clothes, I will put them into my college savings account to help pay for textbooks, sorority dues, and other expenses!
  • What is your top seller tip?
    My top seller tip would be to take photos with good lighting, background, etc., and take multiple different photos of each piece. Also, including pictures of how you styled the piece/ how it fit helps them sell SO much faster. Lastly, being open to offers and communicating with buyers always makes my clothes sell faster.

See Chesley’s closet >

  • Earnings: $24,600+
  • Tell us a little about yourself!
    Hi! My name is Madden. I am 20 years old and am a college student studying business and media studies at the University of Sioux Falls in South Dakota. I started selling thrifted clothing my junior year of high school the summer after covid-19 hit. I had way too many clothes and needed a way to cure myself of boredom, so I went on Pinterest and decided to tie dye a bunch of my clothing to spice them up. After I had a few too many pieces of tie dyed clothing, my aunt suggested I sell some pieces. At first I sold on my Snapchat story but I wanted to create an actual platform to make it easier to grow my business. I found Curtsy and absolutely fell in love. Because of Curtsy, I decided to switch from being a nursing student freshman year to business my sophomore year so I continue selling thrifted items and spreading the goodness of second hand shopping! I couldn’t thank the support of the Curtsy community enough for allowing me to continue my passion. I now sell anything from activewear, professional team gear, your favorite lounge pieces, to unique vintage finds!
  • What do you love about the Curtsy Community?
    Curtsy is the easiest app to sell your own items on. It takes less than a minute to take photos of your desired clothing item and to post it. Curtsy is continuously adding new and desirable features to make it even more accessible for sellers and buyers. I’ve tried almost every second hand shopping app, but I prefer Curtsy over them all. Not only are you able to follow your favorite sellers and see what the top 100 most popular selling items are, you can watch popular try-on videos to get a true feel of the item you’re interested in unlike any other second hand shopping app. The Curtsy team is so quick to help with any questions you may have and they ALWAYS have a solution. The curtsy community is unlike any other.
  • Is there anything in particular you are using/saving up your Curtsy Earnings for?
    I’m so fortunate to be able to use Curtsy to help put money away toward college. I’ve always been a busy bee but keeping up with two part time jobs along with classes was difficult. Curtsy has allowed me to still be able to focus on my family, friends, and working toward my goals.
  • What is your top seller tip?
    My top seller tip is to be active and responsive to questions and always offer free shipping! I have made close to $25k alone since starting Curtsy in 2019 by selling 1.5k items! I love interacting with my customers and being able to make sure they know exactly what I’m selling. I love sending out my items knowing the buyers are going to absolutely love the pieces they have specially picked out! Treat yourself, ladies!

See Madden’s closet >

  • Earnings: $3,700+
  • Tell us a little about yourself!
    I go to college at Ole Miss and started using Curtsy over 4 years ago!
  • What do you love about the Curtsy Community?
    I love how easy Curtsy is to navigate and the wide variety of options it provides to sell and buy!
  • Is there anything in particular you are using/saving up your Curtsy Earnings for?
    I pay my own tuition and sorority dues in college and my earnings from Curtsy help me do just that!
  • What is your top seller tip?
    The more you post, the more you will sell! And be willing to negotiate prices with your buyers!💗

See Brooklyn’s closet >

  • Earnings: $4,400+
  • Tell us a little about yourself!
    Hi! My name is Maria and I’m from Raleigh, NC! I’m a huge shopaholic so my closet is constantly overflowing with clothes! When I’m not posting those clothes on Curtsy, you can find me hanging out with friends or with my dog at the dog park bar!  
  • What do you love about the Curtsy Community?
    What I love most about the Curtsy community is the team behind it all. I sell on various different apps and none have come close to you guys. I love how y’all are always engaging with us and actually listen when we have suggestions. It definitely makes me feel like you guys care about us and improving the overall user experience. 
  • Is there anything in particular you are using/saving up your Curtsy Earnings for?
    I mostly put my Curtsy earnings towards travel!
  • What is your top seller tip?
    The best tip I can give is to take good pictures of your items (great lighting & plain background) and have a detailed description with measurements included. It can be tough shopping online for clothes so I find it super helpful to have as much information as possible in the post.

See Maria’s closet >

  • Earnings: $6,400+
  • Tell us a little about yourself!
    Hi ❤️ I’m Shaily Patterson 🥰 I grew up in a small town in Iowa and now I live in Austin, Texas. I adore shopping and having the opportunity to share my passion for fashion with others 😊
  • What do you love about the Curtsy Community?
    Curtsy provides a safe platform to buy and sell new, or gently worn items. When I have questions or concerns, Curtsy’s customer service is always there to assist me. Plus, the app is super easy to use!
  • Is there anything in particular you are using/saving up your Curtsy Earnings for?
    I love to travel ✈️ and by selling on Curtsy, I am able to set aside money for my next big trip!
  • What is your top seller tip?
    My top seller tip is to be yourself and let it show through your profile! Presentation is key 🔑

See Shaily’s closet >

  • Earnings: $3,200+
  • Tell us a little about yourself!
    Hiiii! I am a clothesaholic and am never not looking for cute things to add to my wardrobe! I am constantly posting new items and have tons of clothes that are in amazing condition and deserve to be loved by others!
  • What do you love about the Curtsy Community?
    I love Curtsy because it allows me to sell and purchase clothes in the best way possible by helping promote sustainability!
  • Is there anything in particular you are using/saving up your Curtsy Earnings for?
    I save up my Curtsy earnings to help pay for college expenses!
  • What is your top seller tip?
    My top seller tip is to stay active on the app and communicate with potential buyers in a timely manner. When communicating well with buyers they are more likely to purchase from you again in the future! 💕

See Victoria’s closet >

  • Earnings: $4,600+
  • Tell us a little about yourself!
    Hi everyone! My name Elly Tyberg. I am 20 years old and currently attend Bethel University in Minnesota! In my free time I love to travel (I am on a month trip to Europe right now!) I also love to thrift most of my clothing which is part of the reason I love Curtsy so much! I also started to sell on Curtsy two years ago and have made $4000+!
  • What do you love about the Curtsy Community?
    I love the relationship Curtsy has with its sellers! They are always looking for ways to integrate customer opinions and ideas!
  • Is there anything in particular you are using/saving up your Curtsy Earnings for?
    I am saving up for more travel! My next travel goal is Norway and Sweden!
  • What is your top seller tip?
    My biggest tip is to always be responsive when selling on Curtsy. When a buyer asks you a question make sure to answer as quickly as possible!

See Elly’s closet >

  • Earnings: $6,900+
  • Tell us a little about yourself!
    Hey, my name is Sasha and I am a college student studying to become a Special Education teacher! I love clothes and need a new outfit for every event but want to be more conscious of the environment + my personal spending. Thus, Curtsy has become one of my most used apps because I can get good deals on clothes and keep them out of landfills!
  • What do you love about the Curtsy Community?
     I love how many creative, interesting, and fun people there are to connect with. When buying or selling clothes I have never had a negative interaction with other members! Even the people behind Curtsy: customer service & the creators are super sweet and amazing to chat with.
  • Is there anything in particular you are using/saving up your Curtsy Earnings for?
    As a college student I use Curtsy to buy & sell a majority of my wardrobe. When I sell clothes I use the earnings to get new ones. When I am not buying new clothes I try to save as much of my earnings as possible to plan for future trips & adventures like my trip to Cancun coming up this spring break!
  • What is your top seller tip?
    My top seller tip would be to include model pictures from the website, pictures of the item & pictures of the item on yourself. This allows buyers to see the clothing piece in multiple different ways!

See Sasha’s closet >

  • Earnings: $9,000+
  • Tell us a little about yourself!
    My name is Delaney Santoro and I’m from PA, I go to West Chester University and I am a junior marketing major graduating early this year!
  • What do you love about the Curtsy Community?
     I love how inclusive and easy to use Curtsy is. Every seller or buyer I have interacted with has been so sweet and helpful, very communicative and ships all items with care! Curtsy is such a fun way to update your closet while also doing your part in being sustainable for the planet.
  • Is there anything in particular you are using/saving up your Curtsy Earnings for?
    I started my account during the Covid lockdown in 2020 and have made almost $10k since then! I have been using my earnings to help with rent, textbooks, gas, and fun girls trips!
  • What is your top seller tip?
    My top seller tip is to provide as many pics, videos, and measurements of each item and include detailed descriptions. This ensures that the person who buys your item knows all of the information before hand, and leaves a great review!

See Delaney’s closet >

  • Earnings: $1,400+
  • Tell us a little about yourself!
    I am 25 years old and have been reselling for 3+ years now. I started reselling as a way to sell some extra clothing but then it turned into a full reselling business 💗 I live in MN and have a 5 year old cat that is my whole world!
  • What do you love about the Curtsy Community?
     I love that Curtsy is such a fun place to shop and find fashion inspo! There are always new trends and you can find name brands for a great deal!!
  • Is there anything in particular you are using/saving up your Curtsy Earnings for?
    I use my Curtsy earnings to help fund my coffee runs, pay my cell phone bill, & put gas in my car!
  • What is your top seller tip?
    My top seller tip is to take really great photos – buyers love a crisp, clear, clean and bright photo. A great photo can help your item sell faster if people know exactly what they’re getting and can see the details. ☺️

See Macy’s closet >

  • Earnings: $9,100+
  • Tell us a little about yourself!
    My name is Ashley, and I graduated college in May and now live in Atlanta! I have a 2 year old husky so I love doing anything outdoors with her.
  • What do you love about the Curtsy Community?
    I love everything about the Curtsy community, but mostly the fact that everybody on the app is eager to sell and answer any questions you have, and provide more photos if needed.
  • Is there anything in particular you are using/saving up your Curtsy Earnings for?
    I shop on curtsy to save money for trips and just to have extra money for spontaneous things! I love traveling so the money goes towards that, but I also use my curtsy fund towards buying new clothes! Sell a few things, buy something new! It’s helped me save so much money when I buy new clothes on Curtsy.
  • What is your top seller tip?
    My top seller tip is to accept offers! Especially if it’s something that you’ve had listed for awhile, don’t wear, and it’s just taking up space!

See Ashley’s closet >

  • Earnings: $2,800+
  • Tell us a little about yourself!
    Hi! I’m Madyson. I’m from Dallas, Texas. I love fashion, thrifting, spending time with friends and family! I coach school and club volleyball & it’s a passion of mine.
  • What do you love about the Curtsy Community?
     I love how sweet and helpful the Curtsy community is!
  • Is there anything in particular you are using/saving up your Curtsy Earnings for?
    I’m getting married this summer 🤍🥰 so saving up for that through Curtsy has helped me tremendously!
  • What is your top seller tip?
    My top seller tip would be to see what is trending or on sale! I price drop those items and seem to sell mine a lot sooner!!

See Mady’s closet >

  • Earnings: $14,000+
  • Tell us a little about yourself!
    I’m 19 and a college student majoring in biology- hopefully going into the veterinary field. I started reselling when I was 11 so i clearly really enjoy shopping 😂
  • What do you love about the Curtsy Community?
    I like Curtsy because I feel like there’s a community of people who like the same styles I do.
  • What is your top seller tip?
    My best tip for selling would be that the pictures are probably the most important aspect. I use a plain background with good lighting to ensure that the focus is on the item and the colors are as accurate as possible!

See Suzy’s closet >

  • Earnings: $1,600+
  • Tell us a little about yourself!
    I’m in Raleigh, NC and have been selling on Curtsy since undergrad (I’m in grad school and work full time now). In my free time I love to play sand volleyball and watercolor!
  • What do you love about the Curtsy Community?
    I love the environmental impact of the Curtsy Community. Back in college, I was always looking for ways to cycle out my wardrobe through giving a new life to all of my clothes that I outgrew, and Curtsy was the perfect place!
  • Is there anything in particular you are using/saving up your Curtsy Earnings for?
    I’m currently using my Curtsy Earnings to help pay for grad school!
  • What is your top seller tip?
    My top seller tip is to make the item listings fun and relatable by adding a little bit of your own personality to your posts!

See Rachel’s closet >

  • Earnings: $2,100+
  • Tell us a little about yourself!
    I’ve always loved a good bargain so thrifting is right up my alley. I enjoy finding a new home for my gently used items because it helps me declutter, make money, and it’s good for the environment! 
  • What do you love about the Curtsy Community?
    I love Curtsy because of the customer service. Every time I needed help, I always got a response within a few hours. Even though Curtsy is on the smaller side, I love how you guys take the time to engage with us on social media.
  • Is there anything in particular you are using/saving up your Curtsy Earnings for?
    I’m saving up for a vacation with my family to Europe!
  • What is your top seller tip?
    My top seller tip is to take good quality photos! And lots of them! Buyers are more likely to buy from you when you make a good impression.

See Tinnie’s closet >

  • Earnings: $450+
  • Tell us a little about yourself!
    My name is Angie & I am from Tampa, FL. I am a recent college graduate and I work in the medical field. I absolutely love thrifting! I love that reselling thrifted clothing gives those items a 2nd, 3rd or even 4th life.
  • What do you love about the Curtsy Community?
    Something I love about the Curtsy community is how nice everyone is. I have found that every single person I have interacted with whether they’re a customer or a seller, is just so kind. I also love that the app is so user friendly so I can find exactly what I am looking to purchase and can set my shop up exactly how I want.
  • Is there anything in particular you are using/saving up your Curtsy Earnings for?
    I am using my Curtsy earnings to pay my rent currently.
  • What is your top seller tip?
    My top seller tip is to be open to offers. Taking a little less than you’re wanting is better than it sitting for months and never selling.

See Angie’s closet >

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