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Ok so this may not be exactly what you meant but a couple of ideas: the LA hearts magenta top: maybe invest in a fabric shaver. I have this one off Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NAQD0KD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_D661BbRGEXNRX

It's $17, works like a charm, and will remove some of that light pilling or fabric strands that show up on the top when you have a well-lit picture like that. I'm telling you, I love this thing! I have sweaters that pilled no matter how well I took care of them that I haven't been able to wear or sell since it happened that now look brand new again. And it's next to impossible to eat through the sweater or make it threadbare the way that some fabric Shavers do. Sometimes I have to put in a little more work because it's a gentler remover but it definitely still gets the job done without compromising the garment.

The teal scarf I would maybe use the second or third picture as the cover photo instead because it's hard to tell what it is and if people can't tell right off the bat and then they might not even open the listing to find out. It's a beautiful piece, I think you could show that beauty AND what it is more clearly.

And always try to get at least one picture that shows an entire item from top to bottom straight on. Like with the red Free People tunic, there's really nothing wrong with any of the pictures that you do have but all of them are either from an angle or only show the top or bottom of it. Sometimes that can make it hard for the buyer to imagine what it really looks like and we don't always think of that because when you list it you clearly know what it looks like. I've caught myself doing this because I want to give closer up detail of an item and it might not be easy to fit into the frame and then I go back and look at it a few weeks later and realize that I don't have one complete picture of the item that's just looking at it straight on. I find that it helps to have this. try to get pictures of the backs and sides of items because if you happen to get a buyer that gets buyer's remorse and opens a case on you they can easily say that there was damage in an area that you didn't photograph and because you didn't photograph it you can't prove that it wasn't damaged in that area. People are half and half on whether or not Poshmark settles in the buyers favor or the sellers favor but I make sure to get pictures of all sides of the item even if I can't list them all and I video all of the items in detail when I ship them as well as the entire shipping process and getting the weight of the item when I ship it in case I get a scam artist who wants to say I sent them. Mind you, I'm a very cautious and throw seller and a lot of people would say that what I do is overkill but I'd rather be safe than sorry. So far I've never had a case open against me or even gotten a bad review but I'd rather cover my ass lol.

Styling photos, even lightly like you did with the alya dress and booties is always a great idea! Gives buyer's an idea of how they can wear something And that's always a good thing.

If you do have to use a blanket then try to hide all the seams and get it as flat and even as possible. Youcan always look into getting cheap backdrops on Amazon as well. You can get some for as low as $20. And that really comes later if you decide to invest more in your Poshmark though. Personally I'm a fan of either using a hanger on a clean white wall with a thumbtack holding it up as I really don't like hanging stuff on doors or I have a couple pieces of laminate wood flooring that was left over from when we did our floors and I snapped them together and use them as a background without actually putting my items on a floor. You can go out and buy a box or less of wood flooring that snaps together for pretty cheap if you're only getting a couple pieces. I know that in my area we have multiple stores like Home Depot or Ollie's that will put them on special for $0.78 to $0.99 a square foot. If you're only doing a 5-foot by 5-foot section then that's really not that much money. So that's another idea. That was a lot but I'm just kind of peaking back and forth and writing things as I think them lol. Otherwise your flat lays are pretty nice. Just keep your garments nice and straight, not wrinkled and messy looking while also stopping then from looking glued to the floor lol. The only way you can really do better than that is to invest in a mannequin or dress form. You're doing great! Are you new to posh?

I love, love, love this one!!!!!!!!!

Did I mention that I love it??? oh yeah!!!

The best steamer in the world....seriously

Everything TheItinerantSkeptic said! My few add ons....

1. Lighting is key. You want to make sure the color matches as closely to the actual item otherwise you risk the buyer opening a case about item description. I only use natural light and I use an iPhone so I adjust the coloring with the phone's built-in photo editor. IMO never use flash!
   
   
2. I purchased a mannequin from Amazon and it was the best $40 I ever spent for Posh. The one I have is on sale right now, the link is here I noticed that I started moving more clothing & had less questions about fit when I had them on a mannequin so it might be worth buying. I also always list the measurements of the garment in the description again, to avoid a case being opened about fit.
   
   The only other things I would add...
   

• Be as accurate as you can with your description. Adjectives are your friend. Call out any flaws no matter how minor they may be.
  
• Keep on top of buyer's questions and be prompt & courteous in your responses.
  
• Don't get hung up on ratings. While of course we all want to only ever get glowing 5-star reviews, there are some people out there that will dock you for the smallest thing so if someone does, just carry on.
  
  Happy Poshing!
  
  

Once you been doing it for awhile and made a little money and want to reinvest, I highly recommend a garment steamer. It really "freshens" up thrift stuff and gets rid of "thrift store" smell. After I go thrift and come home and steam it all. Takes 3-5 minutes per piece. I'll leave it on hangers till I have time to photograph. I'll paste a link to the one I got. I started in July last year but didnt get a steamer till late October but I'm so thankful I did. My items look amazing and smell very clean. In the future if you decide to get one just remember to use distilled water because hardwater like tap causes build up in the steamer much like a coffee pot. You can get a 2 gallon jug of for $1, but it'll make you'll steamer last for years and years.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06ZYXLK1B/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d

I bought her about a month ago. Greatly improved my pics and I'm thinking about getting one for plus sized items. My only issue is that her description says it fits items sized 5-10 but honestly, I have to pin sized M clothing or it looks like she's swimming in them. But overall I'm very happy.

I order the priority boxes for free from USPS.

Tissue paper and random ribbon's I've found from around the house for wrapping. Once I run out of my ribbon, I might look into my stationary supplies for random stickers/washi tape. I don't bother with thank you cards and as far as I can tell, it hasn't affected my ratings at all.

I reuse the plastic bags from online orders and stuff. Instead of throwing them away, I stash them in a drawer and pull one out when I need it. If I don't have one on hand, I'll use an old grocery bag instead.

From Amazon, not my exact items, but similar:

• ribbon
  
  
• tissue paper
  
  
• USPS boxes
  
  Good luck!

I'm in the midwest so I know how this is; I'm at work during the best natural light hours and in the winter it's just gray all the time and it gets dark so early.

It's a little bit of an investment, but I bought this light to take photos with (you can look around at other lights, this one had the best price as far as I could find at the time). It's collapses so you can store it under your bed or in a closet so it's apartment friendly.

For reference, I ordered this one off Amazon. Literally THE cheapest one I could find, even with shipping. It looks shockingly good and was really easy to put together. I'm actually EXCITED to take pictures right now!

Amazon pretty much.

Stickers


tissue paper


thank you cards


poly mailers I’m debating

Edit: formatting.

Edit 2: also I’m planing on adding some boutique jewelry so I got these off eBay

If anyone knows where I could get some black damask dust bags let me know 🤣

Amazon.

Scotch Heavy Duty Shipping Packaging Tape, 6 Rolls with Dispenser, Clear, 1.88 inches x 800 inches, 1.5 inch Core, Great for Packing, Shipping & Moving (142-6) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000J07BRQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_yXoPCb3ZJC95S

I'll link below what I bought. It was on sale when I got it - about 10 bucks cheaper than it is now - but it is worth every penny. It doesn't look like natural light, but my photos look 10 times better. It was a huge game change for me.

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https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B015DYIQ94?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_product_details

I've also used it on non sweater slightly pilled brushed cotton. With care does a bang up job. This is what I purchased and have been happy with, 3 level adjustments.
Conair Battery Operated Fabric Defuzzer - Shaver, White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008I25368/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_9tT7P4P4S6qhs

Less valuable for Poshmark where box size constraints aren't as much of an issue but a box resizer is a quick and elegant solution for a lowish volume seller:

Amazon Link

I've had this one for at least 5 years now and it still works flawlessly and it has been 100% accurate for me too. I think I've changed out the battery a grand total of 1 time, I lost the power cable a long time ago so it's been battery only for years.

https://www.amazon.com/Weighmax-2822-75LB-shipping-Battery-Included/dp/B002U4OEDS/

A little tip for eBay, make sure you weight with packaging. This is mostly relevant for stuff that must ship in a box but make sure you are accounting for the weight that packaging adds, I made that mistake far too often when I started on eBay :)

>https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06ZYXLK1B/?ref=idea\_lv\_dp\_ov\_d

that's a nice one! I'm looking forward to investing in a steamer like this :) I have a handheld one right now and I need to refill all the time while I steam.

I use this conair de-fuzzer from amazon and it makes it super easy! However depending on how pilled the item is sometimes there’s just no saving it unfortunately

https://www.amazon.com/Conair-Fabric-Defuzzer-Battery-Operated/dp/B008I25368/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1540520533&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=conair%2Bfabric%2Bdefuzzer&dpPl=1&dpID=41PL7rhg5eL&ref=plSrch&th=1&psc=1

I use this. It works great, and it paired with a white background really makes all the difference.

I'll go first! I'm looking to replace my favorite heels that got chewed up by a dog.
If anyone comes across a pair of Steve Madden black Imperial Mary Jane / t-strap shoes in a size 6.5, I will throw my money at you.
Steve Madden Women's Impereal T-Strap Ruffled Pump,Red Patent,7 M US https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001BM2JQE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_HgLTBbNNQYBGV

I bought this one from Amazon just to have something for clothes that look weird on a hanger and it’s super light weight which is nice but the fabric on top is a velvet and it is a beating getting certain fabrics to not bunch or look staticy.

LimoStudio Photography Video... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005DFP6M4?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share



Two of these and a extention cord. White wall, black or clear hangers.

If you're trying to turn it into a side hustle you can write all this off on your taxes

Sure! This is what I bought:
Photography Photo Portrait... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005FHZ2SI?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

I've been using this: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B005FHZ2SI/ and it's been great so far. I'm not a skilled photographer, but this lighting really did make a difference.

Amazon!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B072VHFBSJ/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004JHJLLY?tag=13646908-20

BEAUTURAL Fabric Shaver Lint... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NAQD0KD?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I have this one.

This is what I order:

DYMO LW Extra-Large Shipping Labels for Printers, White, 4'' x 6'', 1 roll of 220 (1744907) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001U729QK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_j-2YDbYXBHZ0X

The post with the link

Dress form link