Most Purged Holiday Gifts — According to thredUP Data
It’s a fact: thrift & consignment stores clean up around the holidays.
Every January, thredUP receives a surge in never-worn, new-with-tags items — presumably, rejected holiday gifts. Overall, the company gets 250,000 new-with-tags items — that’s 60% more than during the rest of the year.
Below is the list of last year’s “most purged” holiday gifts — in other words, the items where thredUP saw the biggest surge in new-with-tags as a percentage of all inventory. Gifter beware!
1. J. Crew Cardigans — +442%
2. ASOS Maxi Dresses — +296%
3. Banana Republic Ruffle Dresses — +225%
4. Victoria’s Secret Swimsuits — +208%
5. James Jeans Jeans — +203%
6. Nike Sneakers — +201%
7. Lululemon Cutout Shirts — +186%
8. Express Ruffle Tops — +166%
9. Forever21 Tee-Shirts — +126%
10. Christian Louboutin Heels — +106%
Shop all New-With-Tags items on thredUP here.
Wondering what brands are a safe bet to gift? Shop the ‘2018 Brands with Least Regret’ based on thredUP data — at up to 90% off retail prices.
These are the top 10 brands thredUP received without tags attached, meaning the recipient is likely to want to love them!
1. Everlane — the brand with least regret, two years running!
2. Prada — designer brand with the least regret.
3. Citizens of Humanity — denim she’s likely to love.
4. Stuart Weitzman — classic shoes that can’t go wrong.
5. Cole Haan — leather goods to gift.
6. REI — for your most outdoorsy friend.
7. L.L. Bean — cozy winter staples.
8. Gucci — the designer brand at the top of every girl’s list.
9. Coach — fashionable and classic accessories.
10. Ugg Australia — the early aughts are back and so are Ugg’s.
