Even if you don't frequent the internet or have a crush on Chloe Sevigny, you may have seen celebrities turn the events where they would normally quietly give away clothes to their inner circle into ticketed closet sales, drawing long lines along the streets. Now, app developers are joining the fun with clothing resale interfaces that allow members to shop not only celebrities' closets, but also those of their friendly neighbors. From influencer wardrobes to rental services that don't lock you into contracts forever, scroll through our list of the best apps to find the one that's right for you.
If you need something to wear within 6 hours, try Pickle.
Pickle is like a moms' Facebook group that keeps you updated on what's happening in your neighborhood, but it brings together downtown New York girls in the name of fashion. The app has over 60,000 items available for rental from designers like Aya Muse, Cult Gaia, and Reformation. If you've been invited to a party in the city last minute and can't decide what to wear, just find an item you like in your area and Pickle will arrange same-day delivery, just like Uber Eats. But if browsing online isn't enough to sate your shopping desire, they've opened a store in Chelsea where you can actually rent.
If you want to rent an Ellie Goulding wedding guest dress… try ByRotation.
ByRotation is an It-girl-approved way to rent clothes—just ask Paloma Elsesser and other women who partnered with the fashion resale and rental app to host a For the Girls Closet Sale earlier this summer. ByRotation stocks more than 100 brands, from 16Arlington to Zimmermann, with a great selection of rentable Chanel accessories and dresses up to size 20. The app curates trend-focused edits like “Y2K” and “Cowgirl Core,” but it also has minimal wedding guest dresses, including a selection from Goulding, for those who prefer their outfits to be timeless.
If you're going to be a reckless online shopper…try a croissant.
We've all been there: You're lying in bed mindlessly scrolling through Instagram after 10 p.m. You've been eyeing that Lemaire trench coat for ages, and before you know it, you've swiped your credit card. With Croissant, you can check your “guaranteed buy-back” rate when you make a purchase. After installing the Chrome extension, Croissant will automatically appear in your shopping cart and show you how much you'd buy back the outerwear for (in this case, $609), which is valid for one year after purchase. Not only do you avoid the middleman of traditional resale, but knowing you'll get a percentage of your purchase back makes “add to cart” those mind-blowingly expensive The Row jelly shoes a little easier on your mind (and your wallet).
If you already have too many clothes and have run out of outfit recipes… try Donne.
Although not strictly a resale app, Donne is worth the download. Summer HouseDesigned by Daniel Olivera of , the app is described as Cher Horowitz's digitized closet. Ignorant It comes to life on your iPhone. And it's pretty accurate. The app allows users to upload photos to track the clothes that are buried deep in your closet and make the most of your styling opportunities. The app's experts can help you style your wardrobe if you're stuck in a rut or can't find anything to match that oddly patterned dress you bought on a whim. It's also a great way to give yourself a reality check and realize that you should be wearing more. do not have Bought another pair of vintage jeans.
If you want to dress like an LA influencer… try Closet Club.
Who actually Are you keeping up with the wardrobes of Instagram influencers, whose feeds are filled with mostly gifted items? Closet Club's curated selection of products from content creators gives you unprecedented access to your favorite social media stars, so you don't have to guess where they get their kitten heels or ripped jeans. Though technically an online platform, we featured Closet Club for its editorial precision. A collection of photogenic brands from the archives, including reality TV star Alexia Umansky and stylist Kat Gothic, as well as I.Am.Gia, Jaded London, Femme LA, and more.