The best places online to find preloved clothing.
There are so many reasons to buy clothing second hand.
From a sustainability perspective, it keeps clothing in circulation longer and avoids it from being sent to landfill. Buying preloved clothing instead of new also avoids supporting the fast fashion industry which not only negatively affects the environment in terms of water use, water pollution and carbon emissions from production and transport but is also known for its unethical treatment of workers.
Second hand clothing is also amazing for your bank account. Preloved clothing will always cost less than buying new which means being able to afford better quality clothes that will last longer. And even if money isn’t tight; everyone loves a bargain!
Buying second hand clothing has come a long way from having to spend hours browsing op shops that are overstuffed and barely sorted. Shopping for second hand clothes online is so easy because you can do it at any time of day and you can apply plenty of filters to narrow your search such as size and brands.
If you still love the experience of visiting an op shop to uncover something special – check out these tips for thrift shopping like a pro!
Jump to:
- Online second hand clothes retailers
- Online op shops Australia
- Designer dress hire sites (that allow purchases)
- Online marketplaces
Or for little ones, check out the 10 Best Baby and Kids Second Hand Clothing Stores Online.
Online Second Hand Clothing Retailers
There are so many second hand online retailers available now! They are usually pretty choosy with the items that they offer because it wouldn’t be worth spending time photographing them and spoiling their reputation otherwise so you can be assured of great quality and accurate descriptions when you buy from them.
1. Mutual Muse
Mutual Muse features a lot of familiar brands as well as a few unique and vintage pieces. They specialise in Australian and New Zealand designers. If you’re in the area and prefer to try before you buy you can check out their brick and mortar stores in Thornbury and Brunswick too.
2. Swap Up
Swap Up is a second hand online clothing store based in Sydney that ships all over Australia. They have a great range of women’s and kids fashion and are focused on sustainability with all packaging being cardboard and/or compostable.
3. The Closet
The Closet have an enormous range including shoes, designer and plus size clothing. You can be confident that you’re buying quality products as The Closet offers free returns if you’re not 100% satisfied with your purchase.
4. The Re Club
The Re Club have an excellent range of preloved clothing including menswear and maternity wear. You can buy from their online store like any other site or join their ‘club’. As a member of the Re Club you can trade in the clothes you are no longer wearing and be rewarded with points to spend on your next purchases and get access to member prices and other exclusive offers.
5. Mottainai Clothing
Mottainai Clothing is a second hand online clothing store that offers an eco-friendly and sustainable alternative to buying new clothes. By selling used clothes, Mottainai Clothing helps reduce the amount of waste produced each year, and provides an easy way for people to shop for stylish clothes without harming the environment.
6. Revival Curves
Revival Curves ranges second hand clothes specifically in sizes 14-26. They have an ongoing deal of 30% off when 3 or more items are bought in one transaction and have a free return policy.
7. Dear Little Panko
Dear Little Panko is a fully online Melbourne based store that focuses on Australian brands such as Gorman, Obus and Kuwaii. I really like that they give as much information as possible to ensure people can order clothes to fit them including an indication of Australian size (if a different sizing system has been used) and model measurements.
Online Op Shops Australia
I love op shopping but I just don’t often have time to browse and it can be disappointing if I don’t find something that suits me. I still want to support charities though so it’s exciting to see that several online op shops are now available to support their brick and mortar stores.
8. Good Sammy
I actually look forward to emails from Good Sammy, letting me know about their newly arrived stock. You can follow them on Instagram too for an unlikely source of fashion inspiration. Their mission is to create meaningful employment opportunities for people with disability.
9. Sacred Heart Mission
I’m super impressed that instead of categorising clothing into women and men categories, Sacred Heart Mission classifies the ranges as feminine and masculine. Very progressive. As well as clothes, you can also purchase second hand books, electronics and bric-a-brac. Sacred Heart Mission is a not-for-profit charity assisting people experiencing homelessness and disadvantage in Melbourne, Victoria.
10. Salvos
Salvos is the perfect place to find stylish, sustainable clothing at a fraction of the cost. You’ll be helping to support a good cause while you shop, and the selection of clothes is always changing so you can keep your wardrobe fresh.
11. Australian Red Cross
Whenever I visit Australian Red Cross stores, they always have noticeably better quality stock than many other op shops. They must be more selective because their online store appears to be the same.
12. Anglicare WA
You can support the community by shopping Anglicare WA’s quirky, preloved clothing range.
Dress Hire Sites (that allow purchases)
Dress rental sites are a fantastic is you need an outfit that you’re only likely to wear once for an event. If you’d like to add designer clothing to your wardrobe though, they can be a great place to find gorgeous dresses that are ex rental and lightly worn for a fraction of the retail price.
13. Glam Corner
As well as offering designer clothing for hire, you can purchase preloved items in near new condition from Glam Corner too. Dresses, tops and coats from hundreds of designers are available to purchase, with each item being available in a variety of sizes.
14. Her Wardrobe
Her Wardrobe was founded by Alex Osmond in 2014 but was acquired by Glam Corner in 2020. Due to having different origins, they offer clothing from different designers so it’s worth checking out both sites.
15. Her Style
Her Style have a range of ex-rental dresses and clothing available for purchase at a fraction of the retail price. They have new items arriving weekly for hire which of course pushes others into the buying category so there is always new stock to choose from.
16. The Volte
The Volte differs from other dress hire sites because as well as partnering with designers, they also allow the general public to sign up as lenders providing a much greater variety of pre-loved designer clothing for hire. If you have designer gear sitting in your wardrobe, it could be a great way to make some money from it. You can filter to items that are available to purchase and select Purchase as the rental period to see the price.
17. Style Theory
Style Theory have designer dresses suitable for every occasion. Check out their ex-rental stock the next time you have a wedding, party or formal event to attend.
Online marketplaces
18. Gumtree
Gumtree is the perfect place to buy second hand clothes online at bargain prices. You can find everything from designer clothes to everyday essentials, all at a fraction of the price. I like to use it when I’m looking for something in particular, for example I had a search set up for Veja sneakers and I was emailed notifications when they became available. Gumtree is also fantastic for buying bundles of preloved clothing particularly for kids.
19. Facebook Marketplace
Facebook Marketplace is an excellent option for purchasing second hand clothes online. With a community of millions of shoppers, you’re sure to find what you’re looking for at a fraction of the price. Plus, Facebook Marketplace is easy to use – simply search for the item you want, and start chatting with sellers right away! You can purchase from across Australia or you can save on postage by sticking to a local search and picking up yourself.
20. Facebook buy sell swap groups
Other than the general Facebook Marketplace there are numerous buy/sell swap groups that you can join. They are either based on locations or focus on particular interests such as baby clothes, designer clothing or particular brands such as Bonds or Gorman.
21. Ebay
One of the first online marketplaces, Ebay is still a good option for second hand fashion. Go straight to their preloved clothing selections or be sure to filter to ‘preloved’ condition.
22. Depop
Depop is an app (that can also be accessed by website) for people to resell their clothing. Marketed to the ‘next generation’ it is a cross between traditional online marketplaces and social media apps like Instagram or Pinterest.
Start buying second hand clothes online now.
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- Repairing shoes: what you need to know
- 8 Easy Tips on How To Dress Your Child More Sustainably
- 40 Inspirational Sustainable Fashion Quotes
- 10 Thrift Shopping Tips
- How to host a wicked clothing swap party
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Thank you so much for the great suggestions.