Everyone loves a steal. I always feel like mini fist-pumping when I score a great discount. It's an achievement. Recently, I came across ThredUp and got quite a few high-end
designer pieces from my favorite brands: Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, and Michael
Kors just to name a few of the wide variety on the website.
It works by allowing individuals to sell and buy items of
clothing or accessories that are designer or even obtained from local boutiques for an extremely
discounted price. I’ve always been one
to support thrift stores and charity shops so I’m all for this as a
buyer. I do not have experience as a seller but I'm sure there are other reviews available to explain the ins and outs of that process. Personally, I think it is something I may try in the future.
The only real flaw in the system,
which most online vendors struggle to master, is having pictures that give more
insight in the texture of the fabric and accurate color representation.
There are so many gift codes floating around for this website
that will enable you to get extreme deals that will make you feel like you're committing daylight robbery. For example, when you use the
website for the first time you can apply the code 1STTIME40 to get 40% off of
your entire order. So feel free to go to
town. Lastly, the delivery is extremely quick compared to most unconventional
online stores.
Calvin Klein
I love Calvin Klein from their business wear to the Calvin
Klein Jeans line. In this case, I received three
blouses of different textures and qualities.
Calvin Klein Dark
Blue Long Sleeve Blouse
Estimated Retail: $70.00
ThredUp Price: $17.99
The shirt came back in a purple shade rather
than dark blue as pictured on the website but it is still a beautiful fit. It is perfect to pair with black pants or
leggings for a formal look or a simple outfit that appears more put
together.
Calvin Klein 3/4
Sleeve Black Top
Estimated Retail:
$60.00
ThredUp Price: $17.99
This was my personal favorite piece. I love the feel of the fabric because its
softer and a lot more comfortable as it is made from 95% Rayon and 5%
Spandex. The zipper is slightly heavier which
tends to drag the neckline down a little bit so you would need to zip it up
slightly higher for a conservative look.
Calvin Klein Red Long
Sleeve Blouse
Estimated Retail:
$70.00
ThredUp Price: $15.99
This is made of 100% Polyester so it doesn’t have the same softness
that the black top had of the same style which is a bit of a disappointment but
is to be expected. The color is most definitely more of an orange than a red in real life
so the color depicted in the picture isn’t true to life along with the description
provided on ThredUp.
Ralph Lauren (
Ralph Lauren has always been one of my favorite brands. I love that they combine preppiness with elegance and sophistication to tailor for any style.
Lauren by Ralph
Lauren Red Long Sleeve Blouse
Estimated Retail:
$24.98
ThredUp Price: $8.99
This was one that I really liked considering that it was
brand new with the tags on for less than $10.
However, I was rather disappointed because the color in the picture,
again, wasn’t accurate. It is a lot more
of a burnt orange-brown than it is a red.
Furthermore, although this is 100% Polyester, it feels a lot silkier compared
to the other top I previously described.
It is comfortable to wear and is one that can be worn with jeans,
leggings or tucked into a pencil skirt.
Ralph Lauren Dark
Blue Sport Short Sleeve T-Shirt
Estimated Retail:
$48.00
ThredUp Price: $7.99
This is a gorgeous item.
I prefer to wear it with jeans and a plaid shirt unbuttoned on top. I’ve already purchased three shirts of this
type in the past from the Ralph Lauren store itself so I knew this is something
that I would like off the bat. It is
made from 100% Cotton and feels extremely light weight. Although I got it in XS, it isn’t too figure hugging; making it perfect for everyday, casual situations. This is most definitely true to its color
when it arrived.
Ralph Lauren Dark
Purple Sport Short Sleeve T-Shirt
Estimated Retail:
$48.00
ThredUp Price: $7.99
Another shirt which looks just as the picture suggests. It looks brand new but needs to be ironed
thoroughly prior to wearing due to the packaging resulting in wrinkles.
Ralph Lauren Blue
Sport Short Sleeve T-Shirt
Estimated Retail:
$48.00
ThredUp Price: $7.99
As the picture suggests, the previous owner of this top must’ve
stretched it slightly more than necessary as the fit is no longer favors what
little curves I have. It instead feels
more boxy and feels very worn into in comparison to the other tops. This is something to consider as this is a
second hand store so items may become stretched or worn down more than you
would assume.
Ralph Lauren Navy
Blue Sport Short Sleeve T-Shirt
Estimated Retail:
$48.00
ThredUp Price: $5.99
This top was discounted because it was considered a ‘basement’
item. This means that it has undergone
sufficient damage such as intense signs of wear, loss of shape, missing a brand
label, or staining. However, this
product did not appear to suffer with anything of that nature. Upon intense analysis, I couldn’t see a
single flaw except for that the fit has become looser compared to the previous
shirts. But saying that, the blue shirt
above was not categorize as a basement shirt.
Therefore, you may just end up lucky.
Ralph Lauren Purple
Sport Short Sleeve T-Shirt
Estimated Retail:
$48.00
ThredUp Price: $7.99
This shirt also suffered with some stretching but it is
still in mint condition in terms of the quality of the fabric and color. I prefer this v-neck than the ones depicted in
the first two T shirts because it is a lot more conservative.
Ralph Lauren Pink
Sport Short Sleeve T-Shirt
Estimated Retail:
$48.00
ThredUp Price: $7.99
This is an adorable tee and the color is
extremely vibrant which is impressive considering most used T shirts tend to
suffer with fading. That goes to show
that you shouldn’t skimp out on quality. However, this is perfect to pair with
jeans and some gazelles and you’re out the door.
Ralph Lauren Black
Sport Long Sleeve Shirt
Estimated Retail:
$48.00
ThredUp Price: $8.99
This item was in perfect condition. I couldn’t find a flaw or out of place
wrinkle on it. I wore it and found that
the fit was perfect and it is a great long-sleeved black top to wear casually.
Lauren by Ralph
Lauren Red Casual Dress
Estimated Retail:
$155.00
ThredUp Price: $44.99
ThredUp described this as a red dress. This dress is not red at all. This is pink in person. I don’t quite know how this can be seen as
red but color is in the eye of the beholder.
I have always been a fan of Lauren by Ralph Lauren dresses because they’re
the perfect length and fit my body shape snug without letting me feel conscious
of my curves. It is a beautiful dress
that is elegant and suitable for dinners and occasions. Obviously, due to it’s simplicity, it may not
be the best for clubbing or night outs.
The material of it is thick and heavy, so you can feel the
quality. I have another dress in dark purple by the same line and it fits just the same. There is not a single scratch or thread out
of place.
Lauren by Ralph
Lauren Pink Wallet
Estimated Retail:
$98.00
ThredUp:
$44.99
Michael Kors
MICHAEL Michael Kors Leather Crossbody
Pink Bag
Estimated Retail:
$168.00
ThredUp Price: $36.99
This showed signs of wear in terms of the purse losing a
slight bit of structure. It was more
flimsy than I would imagine it to have been if purchased brand new. Therefore, this was categorized as a basement
item though not to my surprise. Nonetheless, there were few signs of fading though nothing that can be seen or
detected by a stranger or without thorough analysis. It is a cute size but I feel like the style is more suitable for
the older generation.
In addition, the chain of the purse is not detachable so it cannot be transformed
into a clutch which was disappointing as I feel that such a property would make it more applicable to the younger crowd.
J Crew
J Crew Tan Ear Muffs
Estimated Retail:
$60.00
ThredUp Price: $16.99
These ear muffs looked as good as new. The only thing that made it hard to work with
is that the band is not stretchy so it won’t fit on all head shapes and
sizes. I was lucky enough for it to fit
mine. This is something to note
when using the website as sometimes measurements will not be provided.
Final Thoughts
All in all, I feel like this website is definitely something
that everyone should try especially as you get an initial 40% off your entire order. It is perfect if you want to revamp your
wardrobe with quality pieces without breaking the
bank. Keep in mind, like most online
vendors, the fabric quality and feel is really hard to determine through
pictures. In addition, the color seems very off in more than one scenario which should be considered. Otherwise, I will most likely be finding more
treasures on this site in the future before I head back to the UK. Nevertheless, they do indeed ship
internationally so this is suitable for anyone anywhere.
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