The short version
- Typical range: £18 – £75
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Clothing
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used graduation dress is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for graduation dresss, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £75 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £63 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £48 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £33 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £18 | Not working or incomplete, sold as seen |
These are the five grades WishThrift listings use, and sellers set the grade themselves — see what each condition grade means. Figures are shown in pounds as a reference point. On WishThrift prices display in your own currency, and sellers set their own asking price.
What raises the value of a graduation dress
- Listing in the run-up to graduation season
- Classic white and neutral shades
- Designer and boutique labels
- Worn once with no alterations
What lowers it
- Listing outside the season
- Hem marks from the day
- Very distinctive styles
- Alterations that limit the fit
How to work out what yours is worth
- List several weeks before graduation season
- Check the hem and underarms
- Photograph the colour accurately
Once you have those three answers you can place your own graduation dress on the table above with reasonable confidence. If it sits between two rows, price it toward the lower one — items priced honestly sell faster than items priced hopefully.
Ready to sell it? Listing on WishThrift is free, there is no commission, and you keep the full amount you agree with the buyer — see how selling works or create a free account.
Frequently asked questions
When should I sell a graduation dress?
In the months leading up to graduation season. Demand is intense then and almost absent outside it.
Do white dresses sell better?
Classic white and neutral shades have the widest appeal, since they suit most ceremonies.
Does it need dry cleaning?
If there are hem marks, yes. They set with time and are much harder to remove months later.
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