How to Use Poshmark to Sell Clothes From Your Closet or Shop Other People's Wardrobes

Poshmark is a social shopping platform focused on clothing, shoes, handbags, and accessories. It has two sides: you can sell items from your own closet, or you can shop other people's "closets" for pieces at lower-than-retail prices. The platform is designed to be social — users follow each other, share listings, and comment on items they like, which gives it a community feel that sets it apart from more transactional resale sites.

To sell on Poshmark, you take photos of an item you want to get rid of, write a description, set a price, and list it. When someone buys the item, Poshmark emails you a prepaid shipping label. You package the item, drop it at any USPS location or leave it in your mailbox, and Poshmark deposits your earnings — minus their fee — into your account once the buyer confirms they received the item in the condition described.

Poshmark takes a flat fee of $2.95 for sales under $15, and 20 percent for sales of $15 or more. That fee structure means selling a $50 sweater nets you $40. Payouts can be sent to your bank account or to a Venmo or PayPal account, and there is no delay once the buyer accepts the item.

Shopping on Poshmark is free, though buyers pay a flat $7.97 shipping fee on all orders, regardless of item size. That shipping cost is worth factoring in when you are comparing a Poshmark price to a sale at a regular retailer. Buyers have three days after delivery to accept an order or open a dispute if the item is significantly different from how it was described. After three days, the sale automatically completes.

For anyone with a closet full of clothes they no longer wear, Poshmark is a straightforward way to turn those items into cash without a garage sale. Brands sell well on the platform — designer items especially — but everyday brands like Gap, Levi's, and Nike sell steadily too.