topic Re: What is the best way to display clothes ? in Selling

What is the best way to display clothes ?

geeky-meeks — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 23:05:07 GMT

Just looking for opinions please.

I am just selling stuff from around the house including clothes my daughter no longer wears/wants. I purchased a second-hand mannequin for $50 to sell clothes. She has a few scars but she serves the purpose. I haven't measured the mannequin but I am guessing she is about a size 8. Some of the clothes I am selling range from size 10 to 18, the larger sizes mostly being tops. My mannequin isn't as well endowed in the chest area as my daughter. If pants/shorts are too big around the waist, I use a bulldog clip to cinch them in for photos. I include flat lay measurements on all my listings.

Do you think this is ok or should I not use the mannequin ?

Re: What is the best way to display clothes ?

brickworksmarket — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 23:14:23 GMT

I would not recommend using a mannequin. Just use a large ruler on-top of the clothing to show measurements.

Re: What is the best way to display clothes ?

geeky-meeks — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 23:32:46 GMT

I don't use the mannequin for measurements. I flat lay the piece of clothing & use a tape measure.

Re: What is the best way to display clothes ?

domino-710 — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 23:40:28 GMT

With the exception of the manniquins - most items are hung in stores.

I suggest a neutral background - to clearly show colour & fall of clothes.

Add more pics with items flat - both sides - any flaws - point out.

Add a description of the style & fabric.

Add measurements etc - ie - underarm - length - and don't forget to add stretch if the fabric does.

Re: What is the best way to display clothes ?

brickworksmarket — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 23:45:53 GMT

I would not use the mannequin for your listings.

I also would use a large wooden ruler with large numbers for measurements and not a flexible tape measure. They are easier to use but the numbers need to be large print.

Re: What is the best way to display clothes ?

domino-710 — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 00:09:41 GMT

The question was ' displaying clothes '.

Pics of the item laying flat both sides.

Forget the large ruler - make the description count.

Shoulder to shoulder = ??

Shoulder to hem = ??

Underarm to underarm = ??

Sleeve Length from shoulder = ??

etc etc

Arrange the clothing as you personally would like to see it - if you were a buyer.

Re: What is the best way to display clothes ?

curraone — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 00:26:32 GMT

Well I disagree about the mannequin - I think it looks good on the listing I checked. In fact I think the whole listing has been done well, plenty of information and measurements. I don't think it's necessary to show photos of a tape across the garment, people are not stupid, if you give the measurements that should be enough. I think a mannequin is a better look than having to resort to having it hanging on the door on a coathanger.

Re: What is the best way to display clothes ?

geeky-meeks — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 00:35:49 GMT

Thank you so much for actually looking at one of my listings & giving a positive response. With regards to photos with the measuring tape, I like to cover all bases, just to be sure.

Re: What is the best way to display clothes ?

domino-710 — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 00:46:33 GMT

I thought the mannequin lovely for the sizes displayed - but - as the OP stated 10 - 18.

When it gets to a size 18 - nup.

Re: What is the best way to display clothes ?

imastawka — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 03:34:09 GMT

I prefer a mannequin.

My pet peeve is clothing sellers who throw clothes on the floor to photograph, especially if they don't iron them.

OP seems to have all bases covered with measurements given - in the listing and pics with a tape.

Clothing sellers who come to these boards with questions are usually told to invest in a mannequin, rather than hanging them on the back of a door....or thrown on the floor.

I think the listings are good.

Re: What is the best way to display clothes ?

domino-710 — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 03:38:00 GMT

I totally agree - but within the OP was sizes - 10-18.

The mediums & 10's - 12's look great but put an 18 on a size 8 - not too sure.

DD when into sewing was given a mannequin - sewing thingy very vintage - that had a heap of screws etc - to adjust the size of the figure.

It's in the shed. lol

Re: What is the best way to display clothes ?

sugar249 — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 03:53:58 GMT

Definitely the mannequin, I use one even for the larger items. You have it covered with all the measurement and that on your ads, a wooden ruler would make it look cluttered and yuk (technical term)

Re: What is the best way to display clothes ?

geeky-meeks — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 04:38:15 GMT

Thank you very much. I put a lot of effort in, probably too much for the amount of visitors I get.

I have questioned why some people don't iron clothes before being listed.

Re: What is the best way to display clothes ?

brickworksmarket — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 05:03:52 GMT

I don't sell clothing as a rule so you could be correct. But I did take advice from someone who has sold over 300 000 clothing items but then what would they know. Although their method could just be based on the fact they can't waste too much time dressing a mannequin each time as they are more interested in making some money.

Re: What is the best way to display clothes ?

domino-710 — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 05:08:30 GMT

Now I'm beginning to wonder - is this a bloke or sheila. LOL

Re: What is the best way to display clothes ?

sugar249 — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 05:53:47 GMT

@brickworksmarket wrote:
I don't sell clothing as a rule so you could be correct. But I did take advice from someone who has sold over 300 000 clothing items but then what would they know. Although their method could just be based on the fact they can't waste too much time dressing a mannequin each time as they are more interested in making some money.

And your point is, It works very successfully for me,

Re: What is the best way to display clothes ?

brickworksmarket — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 06:03:40 GMT

I am more than happy to identify as which ever makes you more comfortable.

Re: What is the best way to display clothes ?

brickworksmarket — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 06:06:48 GMT

I think your idea of successful may differ from mine but then I could be wrong. Although if it quacks like a duck, looks like a duck well it probably is a duck.

Re: What is the best way to display clothes ?

springyzone — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 07:09:46 GMT

I'm a buyer & personally, I like to see the clothes on the mannequins.

Shops use them all the time to give buyers an idea of what a garment would look like, so why wouldn't you, if you have one.

I checked out your ads. For example, the Ghanda ruched crop top. The style of the top would not be as clear if you only laid it flat.

I think though with the larger sizes, things could backfire if you use bulldog clips to gather the tops etc too much at the back and make them look smaller. Try to echo the actual shape and size of the top if you can.

You get the chance to upload several photos so you can easily add some with the garment on a hanger or flat as well if you wish.

Re: What is the best way to display clothes ?

geeky-meeks — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 07:26:03 GMT

I should have clarified I only use the bulldog clips on pants/shorts, not on tops. If I don't use the clips on pants, they just fall down 😄