If you’re looking for a party dress for your little girl, a perfectly preppy suit for your toddler boy, or winter clothes for your tween…do walk your fingers straight over to thredUP.com.
The San Francisco-based start-up has become a favorite children’s clothing spot for our family. The gently used clothing items are available in sizes 12M-20 – and come neatly packaged in tissue paper and a cardboard box.
Overall, I would say the prices are comparable to buying new on a discounted rack at Target, JCPenney, Kohl’s, or Sears – EXCEPT that the clothes are from better brands (meaning they’re often cuter and will probably hold up longer).
Examples?
I recently scored this adorable brown David Charles dress, with petticoat for $11.49. Our 3-year-old has received a million compliments about the detailing. David Charles dresses typically retail for $100-$500 EACH.
For everyday wear, I picked up this pair of like-new Calvin Klein Leggings, also for my 3-year-old. $3.99.
My one shopping tip is that you have to make quick decisions! When I bookmark items to “come back to them later,” they’re almost always gone. Since there is only one of every item, things move through the site very quickly!
WIN A $20 CREDIT TO THREDUP!
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Jenn says
December 19, 2012 at 8:50 amI usually find our items from the local Consignment sale – but I’ve been browsing ThredUP because I love the concept and I don’t find everything I need here locally!
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Stephanie Sheaffer says
January 9, 2013 at 9:44 pmI used to stop in at our local consignment shop from time to time. Now that I have three little ones, however, I prefer the convenience of selling and shopping from home. ;)
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michelle pickett says
December 17, 2012 at 8:14 pmI hope I win my son could use some new shirts!
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Staci A says
December 17, 2012 at 10:33 amIt looks like they have great prices. I’ll have to keep them in mind when my boys go to the next size up.
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joD says
December 16, 2012 at 11:09 pmI think this would be great to clothe my 3 fast-growing boys. Thanks!
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Jeannette says
December 16, 2012 at 9:09 pmWow! Great prices for those items!
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Sarah says
December 16, 2012 at 8:55 pmI love ThredUp – I haven’t shopped yet, but we’ve already sent in 2 bags, so we have a nice amount waiting in our account to buy some new duds for spring!
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Lindsey van Niekerk says
December 15, 2012 at 7:45 pmWhat a fun idea! I love it! Online vintage at GREAT prices! That dress IS amazing!
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Vanessa says
December 15, 2012 at 6:59 pmI’ve never actually tried ThreadUp because I was wondering how nice the clothes really are. However, that dress you pictured is gorgeous and makes me want to maybe change my mind!
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Stephanie Sheaffer says
January 9, 2013 at 9:46 pmOur experience has been that the clothes we purchase are in “like-new” condition. I appreciate that thredUP maintains high standards.
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jes says
December 15, 2012 at 5:02 pmi’ve never used ThreadUp – but I am intrigued….with a closet full of baby girl clothes that no longer fit my youngster AND a baby boy on the way there are a lot of items I can trade in and a LOT of items we desperately need for our little guy!
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Stephanie Sheaffer says
January 9, 2013 at 9:48 pmNote that thredUP does not accept clothing NB-12M.
Congrats on your pregnancy, by the way! When are you due?
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Lisa says
December 15, 2012 at 4:06 pmI love ThredUp! I got more money than I thought I would when I sent in some clothes!
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Courtney says
December 15, 2012 at 10:30 amI really do need to check them out. Thanks.
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Rebecca says
December 15, 2012 at 8:49 amI keep meaning to try out this site. That dress you got is adorable. =)
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Danielle says
December 15, 2012 at 7:44 amI haven’t checked this website out before, only heard you talk about. I think I’ll check it out!
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Crunchy Con Mommy says
December 14, 2012 at 10:43 pmCute stuff!! I found about 10 bazillion things my preschooler would look adorable in :)
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jennifer says
December 14, 2012 at 7:48 pmI got a great box from them.
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Tiffany says
December 14, 2012 at 4:30 pmI just went to their website looking for winter dresses but mostly it was summer dresses – but I can understand. Cute clothes for good prices. I will check this out some more.
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Elisabeth says
December 14, 2012 at 1:19 pmI love Thred-Up!
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Lisa says
December 14, 2012 at 11:05 amWhat a wonderful idea! We all know that the littles will out-grow before they grow out!!! :)
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Becca says
December 14, 2012 at 11:05 amI haven’t participated in ThredUp because I really don’t have anything to trade in. I pass along all my daughter’s clothes to my sister, and my boys clothes come from her son. I’ll have to look into the option of buying only.
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latanya says
December 14, 2012 at 11:02 amThose are great prices for those name brand clothing items