Cleaning out my closet... What to do with vintage Armani, Zegna, Hugo ... Suits

Craigslist?

I would probably Goodwill it to get rid of it faster...and tax deduction.

 

We have a charity here in town - unfortunately cannot recall the name - that
SPECIALIZES in offering low cost or free dress clothes folks trying to get jobs.

Maybe google around for your area or call the local Chamber of Commerce - I'm
sure there's an organization like that somewhere near you - and it's a GREAT way
to dispose of those quality clothes - some low-income recipient will be tickled pink to get them
for that "big interview"

Jedi

 

list them as all together, they are likely same size, so a single buyer isn't a problem

i did same locally on kijiji, listed several dress clothes (sports coats, wool slacks, etc) to sell off, and sold them in one batch
the thing i did was write up what retail / i paid for them, and what selling price (all in) ...showing the huge savings
try it and see what kind of results you get, it's free and you don't 'have' to sell unless you want to

 

I really do hope you can go that route - imagine the smiles you'd put on faces
at a charity that specializes in dressing poor folks for interviews/jobs. That's worth
more than $500 in more ways than you can imagine.

Jedi

 

I had a bunch of stuff like that and I gave it to my Father in Law....

 

I have participated in a few runs to benefit Back on My Feet Chicago. They seem like a great organization. They use running as a way to help people who are homeless and/or addicts get their lives in order. I don't know if dress clothes would be of help to their members, but it might be worth a shot since they are local and don't resell clothes like Goodwill etc... Here is the link to the Chicago group http://chicago.backonmyfeet.org/chicago-landing.html
Obviously, do your own research to see if you agree with their philosophy. My only experiences with them are through races that raise funds for their cause.

 

Size?!

 

Just my size! PM me if you want to sell the whole lot at once- I am usually buying vintage stuff like this on Ebay and would jump at the chance to buy a lot of nice stuff at one time, from a 'trusted supplier'.

JP

 

You wouldn't happen to have anything with a 40-42 waist would you? Lol, I'm kind of a fatty.

 

I assume that you know that donations will net you almost no tax deduction, since the deduction is based on the value of the used clothing (generally, the expected sales proceeds). If Goodwill gets $50 for a used Armani suit in perfect condition, that's your write-off.

My wife sends her used designer stuff (much of which is actually still new with tags) to a place called "Good Byes" in San Francisco (http://www.goodbyessf.com/). Stuff I paid $2,000 for usually nets $100-$150, more when the tags are still attached. The results are a little strange. A $3,000 Escada dress won't sell for $150, but a $300 D&G denim skirt will sell for $80. The store donates unsold items after three months, but you can pay to have them sent back to you if want to donate them somewhere else. They sell mens clothing, too.

 

Heck, to a guy who is unloading $30k worth of excess clothing I probably DO look like a charity case. But props to you for helping the less fortunate get back on their feet!

JP

 

That is a great thing you are doing. I will always give a second look to someone that cares enough to wear a suit to an interview even with a spotty work history. It shows a respect for me as the interviewer and the position as well. Good for you!

 

I'm just curious-- how many times do you think you wore each suit?

 

just a thought,maybe find a veterans group,it might help the returning guys too

 

I wear 15 34/35 and I'm starting a business, let me know if still have some of them that you'd like to get rid of.