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Clothing Guidelines

Sorting

  • All items must be pre-sorted by gender and then by size before drop-off.

  • If items are not sorted, you will be required to return at a later time.

Seasonally Appropriate Items

Spring Event (March)

  • Allowed: lightweight long-sleeves, sweatshirts, lightweight pants/jeans, lightweight jackets, shorts, short sleeves, tanks, swimsuits

  • Not allowed: corduroys, fleece/lined gym pants, turtle/mock neck or thermal shirts

  • Think: clothes for April–August

Summer Event (April/May)

  • Allowed: lightweight sweatshirts, lightweight pants/jeans, lightweight jackets, shorts, short sleeves, tanks, swimsuits

  • Not allowed: corduroys, fleece/lined gym pants, turtle/mock neck or thermal shirts

  • Think: clothes for May–August

Fall Event (September/November)

  • Not allowed: summer-weight fabrics/prints, shorts, swimsuits, sundresses

  • Allowed: short-sleeve golf/dress shirts (boys), layering tanks/camis (girls), short-sleeve tees paired with long pants if fall/winter appropriate

  • Think: clothes for September–March

Junior / Young Men’s

  • Accepted only at November & May events

  • Must follow the same seasonal rules as above

  • Limit: 50 items per gender in this category

Quality Standards

  • Age/style: Current/recent (less than 6 years old). No vacation or youth sports/activity items. Avoid Hanes/Gildan basics.

  • Jeans: Some fading is fine, slight hem fraying (<25%) is okay. No thinning fabric unless by design. Dress pants must not have fraying.

  • Closures: All zippers, buttons, Velcro, snaps must work.

  • Odors: No smoke, musty, pet, or mothball smells.

  • Stains:

    • Baby items – check collars, waistbands, bottoms.

    • Light, negotiable stains: tiny ink mark (<pinky length), faint hem discoloration, or very small bleach-able spot on white (<½ pinky).

  • Wear: No excessive pilling or damage. Sweaters/hoodies can be shaved neatly.

  • Athletic gear: No dirt stains unless light and noted on tag.

  • Graphics: Must be age-appropriate. No profanity, nudity, drugs, or alcohol themes.

  • Underwear & bras: Only new in package.

Inventory Rules

  • Sizing: Must be accurate and selected from the system dropdown.

    • Use the smaller size in a range (e.g., 12–18mo = 12mo).

    • Homemade items must be entered with the corresponding size.

    • “Non-Size Item” is not allowed → items will be rejected.

  • Active vs. Inactive: Only activate items you are actually bringing.

  • Hanging sets: Do not pin pants to the bottom of shirts. Use a second hanger or pin pants behind the shirt.

Standard Sizes

  • Preemie/Newborn, 3mo, 6mo, 9mo, 12mo, 18mo, 24mo, 2T–4T, 4–14

  • Ranges: use smaller number (e.g., 6–9mo = 6mo)

  • XS, S, M, L, XL = use the corresponding number size

Hanging & Tagging

  • All items must be on hangers. Hanger hook should face left (like a question mark “?”).

  • Tags go on the upper right side of the garment, through a seam (so no holes).

  • Secure pants with safety pins or pants hangers. Do a “shake test” to ensure they stay in place.

  • Multiple-piece sets must be secured together and noted on the tag.

Pricing

  • Consignors set their own prices.

  • General rule: ~¼ of original retail price.

  • New-with-tags or high-end brands: up to ~â…“ of original retail price.

Presentation

  • Items must be neat, clean, and hung properly.

  • Wrinkled, messy, or uncared-for items will be pulled from the sales floor.

  • Remember: If it looks unsellable, it won’t sell.

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