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by Sana Bun

Your Guide To Selling Clothes And Accessories Online In Dubai

16 Jul 2025

Source: garderobe.ae

If your wardrobe is bursting at the seams but you still have nothing to wear, it might be time to part ways with those once-loved pieces gathering dust. Gladly, in Dubai, you are spoilt for choice when it comes to re-sale platforms. Here is your quick guide to getting your fashion cast-offs ready for their second act.

Curate like you mean it

Start with a ruthless wardrobe audit (check out our guide on how to do it). If a piece hasn’t seen daylight in over a year, chances you won’t miss it are high. Focus on items in great condition, preferably from recognisable brands — designer handbags, gently worn heels, cult dresses, or even that fancy gym set you wore twice.

Give it a little TLC

What is TLC? Learn here.
No one wants a half-detached button or foundation-stained collar. Wash and dry clean what needs it, depill your jumpers, polish your leather bits. A little effort goes a long way when it comes to resale value.

Snap like a pro

Natural light, plain background, no clutter in the frame. Hang or flat-lay depending on the item, and don’t forget close-ups of any logos, labels, or ‘character marks’ aka minor flaws. Bonus points if you kept the dust bag, tags or original box.

Price with perspective

You loved it, but it isn't priceless. Check what similar pieces are going for and price accordingly. If you are too sentimental, ask yourself: would you pay that for someone else’s Zara blazer?

Write what you would want to know

Include size, brand, condition (be honest), original price, and how it fits.

Before you go with resale platforms

Check the commission rates as some platforms take a cut, see who handles delivery, and read the fine print. And if you are meeting someone in person for a hand-off, choose public spaces and maybe don’t bring your whole Loewe collection.

Where to sell your clothes and accessories online in Dubai

Technically, the options are limitless, ranging from local resale groups on Facebook to global marketplaces — the choice is yours. Here are a few local platforms to get you started:
With all of that, you are ready to give your wardrobe a second life and make room for the next chapter of your style story. Happy selling!