My "Clothing Fund"

[Luscious 1]

Let me share with you my plan for clothes as I move down in sizes.

EBAY !!

I created a separate bank account which is my "clothing fund". I've already gone through my wardrobe and begun ebaying all my current sizes items in good condition that I won't be wearing again this season. I also have a bag of things ready to sell I won't be wearing this coming season. I sell 3 items every week on ebay. I am bringing in around $60 a week - this all goes right into my "clothing fund". I also look to buy great bargains on ebay in 1-2 sizes smaller which I put them away for when I fit them. I wait for great basic items in smaller sizes to be on sale and put them away. All clothing purchases come out of my ebay fund. When I grow out of them, I can simply put them back on ebay.

I have found that plus sized clothing sells very well on ebay - at least here in Australia plus sized clothing is not as easy to find in stores as it is in the US, but they still may trade well.

I don't want to be wasting money on buying new clothes out of my salary that may only fit for a couple of months.

Ebay Rocks !

[Carrie_C 9]

You are so right. Ebay is the best place to sell your clothes. I have been a seller for over a year, and plus sizes are what sell.

[StarbuxQueen 0]

GREAT TIP! I will give it a try when I go down my first size.

[Candle 11]

You are correct! Plus size clothes sell VERY well on ebay!

I've been doing the EXACT SAME THING for a few months. I sell 3-4 items of clothing per week along with my regular ebay stuff and send the money for the clothing to a separate paypal account. I have $268 in there right now.

I'm currently in a size 14 and only have 1 pair of jeans that fit me well. Everything is falling off but I want to get to a size 12 before buying stuff for the summer. My sister also gave me a ton of size 12's and XL tops that I can't wait to wear! I need to start working out harder, to re-shape my body.

Luckily, I work from home so I've been able to get by with a very limited wardrobe the past 6 months or so.

[Hippiemama 1]

Awesome idea!!

[Carrie_C 9]

Candle, nice to meet a fellow seller! What do you normally sell?

[betrthnever 107]

Craigslist is another good one. You don't have to pay for shipping.

[Brooklynqueen77 0]

Thanks ladies for the tips. I went to buy shoes yesterday and found out that my feet have already shrunk on the liquid diet.. craigslist is pretty good! Good Luck!

[Carrie_C 9]

That's great, I hope mine shrink.

[Scarlett O'hara 0]

I Ebay too! I have been selling for over 4 years and its how I get extra money for x-mas, b-day's ect.

I am planning to do the same thing, sell my clothes as they don't fit to earn $ to buy more.

You guys are right, plus size clothes sell so well on ebay! (thats b/c there is such a crappy selection out there in the stores)

Normally, I sell my kids (better, branded) clothes and items from the house I don't use anymore. I also hit the mom2mom sales & garage sales. I also help my friends empty out their closets & homes and take 10 - 20%.

My Ebay passion is selling purses - I would like to only sell those one day!!

Thats a great idea about creating a seperate account to fund new clothes!

I also plan to hit the Sal. Army and thrift stores for jeans!!!