frequently asked questions
Can’t I just go thrifting myself?
Yes, absolutely! One of the main purposes of dress urself holistic is to encourage & inspire shopping secondhand. dress urself is only to be used as a tool to make it easier for you to do so!
What makes dress urself different from other secondhand shops?
Unlike other curated thrift stores, dress urself aims to keep clothing prices affordable for everyone, so that all can have access to unique & quality clothing without breaking the bank.
Also, our dress ur neighbor program means that 10% of you purchase will fund clothing for someone in need , That’s 10% EVERY. SINGLE. TIME.
What am I paying for when I purchase from dress urself?
When you purchase an item, you are covering the cost it was when it was thrifted + paying for the time & effort of the thrift find.
Sometimes one gets lucky, but most other times finding quality & unique items at thrift stores takes multiple hours at various stores—or even returning to the same store over multiple days.
d.u.h. aims to keep the clothing affordable, but any slight markup is meant to pay for the time & skill of the find while being enough to fund our dress ur neighbor program.
Where do you source your clothing?
We source our pieces from thrift stores, estate sales, donations, and vintage suppliers. Each item is hand-picked for quality, style, and uniqueness.
Can I sell you my second-hand clothing?
At this time, we do not offer a buy-back or consignment service. Evaluating each individual item for resale takes considerable time and resources, which we're currently not set up to handle.
However, we do accept clothing donations. Some donated items may be added to our shop, while others are given to our dress ur neighbor program, which supports community members in need. This helps ensure that all donations are put to good use, whether through resale or charitable giving.
Are the clothes on your site pre-washed?
The majority of the items I resell are washed before listing, especially if they show signs of wear or need freshening up. However, not all pieces are washed—particularly those that still have their original tags, are delicate, or may require special care like dry cleaning. In these cases, I avoid washing them to prevent any potential damage.
I currently don’t have the infrastructure or budget to wash every single item I source. Many buyers have their own preferences for how clothing should be cleaned, and most will choose to wash their items before wearing them anyway. Washing every item regardless of need would not only raise costs but also waste water and energy—something I try to avoid in the spirit of sustainability.
