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Can You Make Money Selling Used Women’s Clothes? Here’s the Data

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Can You Make Money Selling Used Women’s Clothes? Here’s the Data

Hear answers to this frequently asked question from several Clothes Mentor franchisees from across the country:

Women’s Clothing Resale = Big Opportunities

Do you love fashion? Have you ever dreamed of owning your own women’s resale fashion boutique but never knew where to start?

Maybe you’ve been told by friends and family that there is no money in owning a women’s fashion resale franchise or that inventory is too expensive.

We are here to tell you that this is not the case, in fact, the exact opposite is true: There is a lot of money to be made in the women’s clothing resale space!

We interviewed several current Clothes Mentor owners to find out exactly how much money can be made in this booming industry. Watch the short video above to find out more about following your dreams and owning your own women’s clothing resale franchise.

FAQs

Can you make money selling used women’s clothing?

Yes. Clothes Mentor franchisees report a 69.48% average gross margin by buying name-brand used clothing at wholesale prices and reselling at up to 70% off retail. Top-performing stores averaged $1,268,157 in net sales in 2024 per the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. Individual results vary.

Can you actually make money selling used women’s clothes?

Yes. Clothes Mentor franchisees report a 69.48% average gross margin by buying name-brand used clothing at wholesale prices and reselling at up to 70% off retail. Top-performing stores averaged $1,268,157 in net sales in 2024 per the 2025 FDD. Individual results vary.

What is the profit margin on used women’s clothing resale?

The Clothes Mentor franchise model achieves 69.48% average gross margin across 106 stores for 2024, per Item 19 of the 2025 FDD. This compares favorably to traditional retail margins of 40-50%. The advantage comes from acquiring inventory at wholesale prices rather than retail replacement cost.

How does the Clothes Mentor buy matrix work?

The buy matrix is a proprietary data tool in the Clothes Mentor POS system. It guides certified buyers in making data-driven cash offers based on brand, condition, and current demand, ensuring consistent margins on every purchase.