How to Sell on Vinted: The Complete Beginner’s Guide From Photos to Shipping
If you have a wardrobe full of clothes you no longer wear, Vinted can be a surprisingly simple way to turn them into extra cash.
I recently started going through clothes that had been sitting in my wardrobe—dresses I’d worn once, pieces that no longer suited my style, and those inevitable “I’ll definitely wear this one day” purchases that had been hanging there for years.
Instead of donating everything, I decided to try selling some of it.
And once you get into a routine, listing clothes is actually pretty easy.
The important part is how you present them.
A crumpled dress photographed on a dark bedroom floor isn’t going to have the same appeal as that exact same dress steamed, photographed beautifully and listed with useful information.
So if you’re completely new to Vinted, this guide walks through the entire process—from sorting your wardrobe and taking your first photo to packing the parcel and sending it to your buyer.
Step 1: Go Through Your Wardrobe
Before you even open Vinted, start with a proper wardrobe clear-out.
Take everything out that you haven’t worn recently and ask yourself:
Would I genuinely wear this again?
If the answer is no, it might be worth selling.
Look for:
- Dresses
- Jeans
- Activewear
- Jackets
- Jumpers
- Tops
- Skirts
- Shorts
- Shoes
- Bags
- Accessories
- Kids’ clothing
Don’t automatically dismiss inexpensive pieces either.
A $10 sale might not seem particularly exciting, but ten $10 sales suddenly becomes $100.
I like making three piles:
SELL — good-condition pieces worth listing.
DONATE — wearable pieces that probably aren’t worth the effort of selling individually.
RECYCLE/DISCARD — items that are too damaged or worn to reasonably sell.
Be realistic about condition. If something has stains, holes, excessive pilling, broken zips or other damage, either disclose it clearly or don’t list it.
Step 2: Research the Item Before Listing It
This step can make a huge difference.
Before deciding on a price, search Vinted for the same brand and ideally the same item.
For example, instead of searching:
Lululemon leggings
try searching:
Lululemon Fast and Free black leggings size 8
Look at similar listings and pay attention to:
- Condition
- Size
- Colour
- Original retail price
- Asking price
- Whether the style appears desirable
- How many similar pieces are available
If you don’t know the exact style name, try searching Google using the information on the tag.
For clothing, useful details might include:
Brand + colour + fabric + item type + identifying features
For example:
Free People black lace maxi dress
or:
Lululemon black leggings side pockets reflective dots
Sometimes you’ll find the original product listing, which can give you the correct product name, fabric and features.
Step 3: Prepare the Item
Don’t photograph something immediately after pulling it from the bottom of a drawer.
Presentation matters.
Give the item a quick inspection.
Check:
- Front
- Back
- Underarms
- Neckline
- Cuffs
- Hems
- Zips
- Buttons
- Pockets
- Inner lining
- Soles of shoes
- Labels
Wash it if necessary.
Remove lint and pet hair.
Steam or iron clothing if it is badly creased.
Clean shoes.
Wipe down bags.
You don’t need to make second-hand clothing look brand new—but you want your item to look clean, cared for and accurately represented.
Step 4: Find Good Natural Light
Lighting can completely change your Vinted photos.
You don’t need a professional camera.
Your phone is absolutely fine.
Whenever possible, photograph items during the day near a large window or somewhere with bright, indirect natural light.
Avoid extremely yellow indoor lighting because it can distort the colour of the clothing.
Also avoid very harsh direct sunlight that creates strong shadows.
You want the buyer to immediately understand what colour and condition the item actually is.
Step 5: Choose a Simple Background
Your item should be the focus.
Good options include:
- A plain white wall
- Neutral bedroom wall
- Clean wardrobe
- Plain door
- Simple full-length mirror
- Clothing rail
- Neutral bedding
- Clean floor for flat lays
Remove clutter from the background.
Laundry baskets, messy beds, toiletries and piles of clothing distract from the item.
You don’t need an Instagram-worthy house.
Clean and simple wins.
Step 6: Take Your Main Photo
Your first photo is probably the most important photo in the entire listing.
This is effectively your shop window.
Someone scrolling through dozens of dresses isn’t carefully reading every title.
They’re looking at photos.
Make sure the entire item can be clearly seen.
For clothing, you can photograph it:
- On yourself
- On a mannequin
- Hanging neatly
- As a clean flat lay
If you’re comfortable modelling the clothing, seeing how something sits on a body can be useful to buyers.
However, you absolutely don’t have to model your clothes.
A beautifully styled hanger photograph can work perfectly well.
Step 7: Take LOTS of Detail Photos
Don’t stop after one pretty photograph.
Buyers want information.
For a dress, for example, I would photograph:
- Full front
- Full back
- Neckline
- Fabric/detail
- Brand label
- Size label
- Fabric/care label
- Zip/buttons/fastening
- Any interesting design features
- Any flaws or signs of wear
For shoes, photograph the soles.
For jeans, photograph the waistband and leg shape.
For bags, photograph the inside.
Think:
If I were buying this online without being able to touch it, what would I want to see?
Photograph that.
Step 8: ALWAYS Photograph Imperfections
This is incredibly important.
Second-hand clothing doesn’t have to be perfect.
But you do need to be transparent.
If there is:
- A small stain
- Tiny hole
- Loose thread
- Missing button
- Pilling
- Fading
- Scratched hardware
- Heel wear
- Small mark
photograph it.
Then mention it in your description.
Something like:
“Small mark near the hem—I’ve included a close-up photo. It isn’t particularly noticeable when worn.”
That is much better than hoping the buyer doesn’t notice.
Trust is important when selling second-hand.
Step 9: Photograph the Label
Take a clear photograph of the brand and size label.
This gives buyers extra confidence that the item is what you’ve described.
For more expensive pieces, photograph relevant identifying labels or details too.
Don’t assume that because you’ve selected “Size 10” in the listing, buyers won’t want to see the actual tag.
Step 10: Take Measurements
This isn’t essential for every single item, but measurements can make your listing much more useful—particularly for vintage clothing or pieces where sizing varies between brands.
Useful clothing measurements include:
Dresses
Armpit to armpit
Waist
Hip
Shoulder to he