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Pre-loved Clothing

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Sell your pre-loved occasion wear with The Lady’s Maid.

Selling unwanted or unworn items in your wardrobe is a sustainable way of recycling your clothing whilst making room for clothes you actually wear. Photographing, listing, packaging and posting is time consuming so let The Lady’s Maid take care of the hassle for you!

How it works:

Submit a brief description and photo of your items to The Lady’s Maid via email: info@theladysmaid.com. Please note I will prioritise dresses, formal day wear, and occasion wear (so no casual pieces) and favour classic, timeless pieces from recognised brands. All items must be in excellent condition. Knitwear will be accepted only if it is in excellent condition and from a high end brand. Any accepted items will be valued and selling prices agreed. Once the items have been posted to me I will take care of photographing them on a mannequin, writing descriptions and listing them for sale via my pre-loved instagram page @theladysmaid_preloved and via this website. Once a piece sells I will dispatch it to its new home and you will receive payment for the piece minus my selling commission (your earnings: 65%, my commission: 35%). Once an item has been sent to me you agree to leave it with me for a minimum period of 6 months. After that if it hasn’t sold you can request for its return free of charge.

Laurence Coste rose quartz earrings: £125 ; Stuart Weitzman Leigh suede heels in desert rose (Size: UK 6) £150.

Why choose The Lady’s Maid?

My commission fee is lower than most other clothing re-sale platforms and consignment stores who typically deduct 50% in commission fees. I also have an international social media following who favour classic, timeless style, and trust my style choices so your pieces will be seen by the right buyers rather than being lost in the big eBay sea.

For all enquiries please email: info@theladysmaid.com

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Top picks this week:

These two coats would be ideal for the Cheltenham Festival next month – a vintage tweed coat – £85 (no size label but would fit a UK Size 10/12) and a pink wool dress coat with burgundy grosgrain trim from Really Wild Clothing – £200 (Size UK 10). HT Hats Burgundy felt trilby trimmed with feathers – £90 (inner circumference approx 50cm).

Wardrobe Detox

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At least once a year I like to have a clear out to reorganise my wardrobe and get rid of things that I no longer wear. This January I had the biggest wardrobe detox ever and listed almost 200 items for re-sale. Initially I was motivated by raising extra funds to care for my poorly pug, Dorothy, who was diagnosed with a serious condition in October last year (protein losing enteropathy). Her vet bills escalated to £7,000 in 3 months. But the more I listed, the more I realised I wanted to let go of a lot of things in order to have a more streamlined wardrobe. So far I have raised £3,000 which will help fund Dorothy’s ongoing veterinary care. There are still lots of items left for sale, pictured and detailed below. Close-up photos of each piece are on my Instagram page @theladysmaid_preloved. Email: info@theladysmaid.com for more info or to purchase.

1. **SOLD** Kitri Studio – pink gingham dress

2. Laurence Coste – pink quartz earrings. £125.

3. Baukjen – blush pink cotton V neck jumper. £30.

4. Kezmay London. Pink tweed Alice band. £30. 

5. **SOLD** Monsoon – Pink tie neck dress.

6. Mango – pink and green cotton midi dress. Size: Medium. £30.

7. Mint Velvet – pink colour block top. Size: Small. £25.

8. 2 Birds Dubai – pink Chinese blossom wrap dress. Size: S/M. £35.

9. Really Wild Clothing – sweet pea pink dress coat. Size: UK 10. £250. 

10. Stuart Weitzman – Leigh 95 desert rose heels. Size: UK 6. £175.

11. Oasis – pink broderie cotton summer dress. Size: UK 10. £30.

12. HM – pink blossom print blouson sleeve midi dress. Size: Small. £25.

13. HM – pink cat eye sunglasses. £15. 

14. HM – pink/purple check tie neck mini dress. Size: Medium. £30.

15. Jewelled pink Alice band. £15.

16. Zara – Pink v neck dress. Size: L. £30.

17. Vintage silk dress. Size: UK 10/12. £60.

1.     Rixo – burgundy Elsie Dress. Size: UK 12. £200. 

2.     Hobbs – red leather loafers. Size: UK 6. £45.

3.     Zara – burgundy pleated midi dress. Size: medium. £30.

4.     Vintage Ciner earrings. £75.

5.     Vivien Sheriff – Burgundy wool felt baker boy hat. £100.

6.     HT hats Burgundy wool felt trilby style hat. £85.

7.     Ethereal London – dark floral silk midi dress. Size: UK 10. £175

8.     Zara – Burgundy leather high block heel boots. Size: UK 6. £40. 

9.     Warehouse – Burgundy silk swallow print dress. Size: UK 10.

10.   Camilla King Millinery – Burgundy velvet headband. £40.

11.   Greylin – burgundy velvet jumpsuit. Size: Medium. £85.

12.   Top Shop – Burgundy short sleeve top. Size: small. £20. 

13.   Burgundy jewelled headband. £15.

14.   Vaai London – Burgundy silk palazzo pants. Waist measures approx 40cm when flat – has drawstring to adjust smaller. £175.

15.   New Look – Burgundy faux leather clutch. £10.

16.   Oasis – red polka dot dress. Size: UK 10. £30.

17.   Top Shop – small red basket bag. £20. 

18.   Libelula – red jessie dress. Size: UK 12. £100.

1 . Suzannah London –  emerald silk tea dress . Size: UK 12. £285.

2. HM – green floral cotton summer dress with puff sleeves. Size: Small. £20.

3. Vintage earrings. £45.

4. Glossy Paris – mint green mohair mix tank top. £25.

5. **SOLD** Monsoon green gingham cotton dress.

6. Boden – emerald satin midi skirt. Size: UK 12. £75.

7. Jewelled headband. £15.

8. Jigsaw poppy print maxi dress. Size: UK 10. £60.

9 Top Shop tartan maxi dress with puff sleeves. Size: UK 10. £45.

1. The Pretty Dress Company – navy coat. Size UK 10. £75.

2. Zara – turquoise blue floral wrap dress. Size: Medium. £35.

3. Tropical animal patterned scarf. £40.

4. Zara – royal blue zip neck top. Size: small. £20.

5. William Morris & Co. x HM – blue floral printed shirt dress. Size UK 10. £35. 

6. ** SOLD** Luella – Baby blue cashmere/merino mix tank top. One size (fits UK 8-14).

7. GP & J Baker x HM. Floral midi dress. Size: UK 10. £35.

8. Guinea London – navy merino wool cardigan with velvet trim. Size: small. £50.

9. Dune – large navy mock croc envelope clutch. £20.

10. Mango floral mini dress – Size UK 10. £20.

11. Zara – Navy Peter Pan collar dress. Size: Small. £25.

12. Karen Millen – Navy/white striped mini skirt. Size: UK 10. £30.

13. Mango – royal blue dress with flared sleeves and notch V neck. Size: small. £20.

1. Top Shop – I saw a unicorn T-shirt (SOLD).

2. Warehouse – Little black dress with lace back panel, Size: UK 10. £25.

3. Zara – tweed midi skirt. Size: Medium. £25. 

4. Nine West – black leather flats. Size: UK 6. £15. 

5. Vintage 1920s sequin shrug. £50.

6. Black & white bandeau dress. Size: UK 10. £60.

7. Warehouse – Little black dress with lace panels. Size: UK 10. £25. 

8. Karen Milen – short grey coat with black leatherette panel. Size: UK 8. £35.

9. M&S – Black & white knitted midi dress. Size: UK 10. £30. 

10. Zara – Black and ivory patterned midi dress. Size: small. £20. 

11. Yosuru – black suede low heel shoes with detachable camellia leather shoe clips. Size: UK 6. £75.

12. Zara – black blazer. Size: small. £25. 

13. Mango – black and white V neck mini dress. Size: small. £20.

14. Top Shop – black / ditsy floral shirred bodice Bardot mini dress. Size: small. £25. 

15. Mango – polka dot dress. Size: UK 10. £20.

16. Pure Collection – houndstooth blazer. Size UK 12. £65.

17. Top Shop – vintage style black velvet top handle bag. £25. 

1. Miagiacca – ivory tweed jacket. Size UK 10. £250.

2. HM – V neck tank top. Size: Medium. £20.

3. Zara – faux patent leather shoes with large pearls. Size: UK 6. £15.

4. Zara – faux leather slingback flats with pearls. Size: UK 6. £20.

5. Zara – polka dot shirt dress. Size: Medium. £30.

6. Faber Novella – rose gold heels. Size: UK 6. £65.

7. Ethereal London – merino long line loungewear cardigan. Size: S/M. £60.

8. Dune – camel leather flats. Size: UK 6. £25.

9. Top Shop – ruffle high neck blouse. Size: UK 12. £20.

10. Zara – pearl bucket bag. £28.

11. Hobbs – ivory cotton jumper. Size: small. £20.

12. L.K. Bennett – gold glitter heels. Size: UK 6. £65.

13. Zara – peach/white short sleeve top. Size: small. £15.

14. Yosuru – gold leather flats with detachable Swarovski crystal buckles. Size: UK 6. £80.

15. Karen Millen – nude patent leather heels. Size: UK 6. £35.

16. Carvela comfort. White leather sandals with gold studs. Size: UK 6.

17. Jigsaw – gold V neck jumper with sequins. Size: small. £40.

18. Mango – nude leather slingbacks with block perspex heel. Size UK 6. £35.

19. Top Shop – Silver diamanté Alice band. £20.

20. Whistles – tiered silver sequin dress. Labelled size UK 12 but has been altered slightly smaller so would fit a 10/12. £100.

1. Vintage 1960s wool coat. Size: UK 10/12. £85.

2. **SOLD** Zara pearl slides.

3. Zara – polka dot wide leg trousers. Size medium. £35.

4. Jigsaw – A line mini skirt. Size UK: 12. 

5. **SOLD** Zara – sleeveless jumper.

6. Pure Collection – coral v neck dress. Size: UK 12. 

7. Zara – brown leather handbag. £50.

8. Accessorize – pink frame sunglasses with brown tinted lenses. £15.

9. Noa Noa – Brown mohair blend tank top. Size: small. £40. 

10. **SOLD** HM – floral maxi skirt. 

11. HM – sparkle knit jumper. Size: small. £20.

12. M&S – floral midi dress. Size: UK 10. £30. 

13. J. Crew – pink leather belt. Size: small. £20.