If you are a reseller, right now is prime sourcing time. People are cleaning out closets and getting rid of unwanted Christmas gifts which makes for some thrifting gold while sourcing. A few days, I posted a picture of a Rebecca Taylor blush pink velvet moto jacket on my Instagram (HERE) and it got over 1000 likes which is insane! After posting this jacket, I had a TON of people reaching out to me on Instagram about both selling and sourcing outerwear. So I thought that it would be a good idea to post about it on the blog today. Let’s get talking about outerwear!
First and foremost, I want to say that sourcing outerwear is both the hardest and most rewarding item to sell. It takes a LOT of time sourcing to find good outerwear, especially where I live. The small the area you live in, the harder it is going to be to find good pieces.
There are 5 lightweight jacket pieces that are trending right now and will get you the most bang for your buck:
1. Floral Printed Jackets
2. Blush Pink Colored Jackets
3. Leather Moto Jackets
4. Sherpa Jackets
5. Plaid Printed Blazers (as I am wearing above).
If you see these items while sourcing (for a reasonable price of course), please don’t hesitate to pick them up!! Seriously though, if you source smart, you can make a pretty hefty profit on them. When pricing outerwear, be sure to run comps and ideally, you want to aim for 50% or more of the original price on the item. This, however, does not apply if you are the only one selling the item or if the item is a rare, discontinued piece- in these situations, aim HIGH!!!
Good luck in your shopping ventures and be sure to reach out with any questions!!
Be Classy, Be Confident, Be Strong
Baci,
Bianca Ida
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