Marks and Spencer midi skirts: price by condition
| Condition | Typical |
|---|---|
| New with Tags | £34 (~$45) |
| Like New | £29 (~$38) |
| Good | £22 (~$29) |
| Fair | £15 (~$20) |
| For Parts | £8 (~$11) |
Seller-declared grades, sterling with an approximate US dollar equivalent at £1 ≈ $1.33 (July 2026). What each grade means.
What holds its value across Marks and Spencer
- Autograph and the former Jaeger line, the premium ranges, which use materially better cloth than the mainline and are labelled separately
- Pure cashmere jumpers, which M&S sells in volume at a price that makes them one of the most reliably traded items on the high street
- Per Una pieces, which have a distinct and loyal following that searches the sub-brand by name rather than the parent
- Tailoring and wool coats, which are cut conservatively and therefore date slowly
What pulls Marks and Spencer resale value down
- Pilled cashmere, which is the one thing that ends the value of the range’s best item and which shows up immediately in photographs
- Mainline M&S Collection basics, which are produced in enormous volume and sit at the bottom of the market
- Faded blacks and greys, particularly on the jersey pieces
- Bobbled or misshapen knitwear generally, where the garment no longer hangs as it did
Identifying and dating yours
- The neck label names the sub-range — M&S Collection, Autograph, Per Una, Jaeger — and this single detail moves the price more than anything else
- Cashmere is stated as a percentage on the composition label, and buyers want to see 100% rather than a blend
- M&S sizing has been consistent for years, but state the flat measurements anyway for anything tailored
What lifts any midi skirt, whatever the label
Midi lengths sell year-round, which makes them steadier than seasonal pieces, though supply is heavy.
- Structured fabrics that hold a shape
- Pleats that are still sharp
- Designer and contemporary labels
- Full linings in good condition
And what pulls one down
- Pleats that have dropped or lost definition
- Bobbling on knitted midi skirts
- Stretched waistbands
- Very trend-specific prints
Working out what yours is worth
- Check pleats are still sharp and evenly spaced
- Inspect the waistband for stretching
- Measure the waist and full length
What to state in the listing
- Waist, hip and waist-to-hem length in centimetres
- Fabric composition and whether it is lined
- Cut: A-line, bias, pleated or straight
- Whether there is a slit, and the fastening type
Fabric, style and length: “Satin Bias Cut Midi Skirt, Sage, Size 10, 78cm”. Put the centimetre length in the title — on different heights a midi becomes a maxi or a knee-length, and that mismatch is the main reason these come back.
Preparing and photographing it
- Measure the flat waist, hip and length from waistband to hem.
- Check the zip, any slit, and whether the skirt is lined.
- Look at the hem for wear and the fabric for pulls, especially on knits and satins.
- Full length on a hanger or laid flat, front
- A tape running waistband to hem
- The fabric close up, showing texture and drape
- The zip, lining and any snag or mark
When it sells best, and handing it over
Strongest spring through summer with a second lift before the party season. Satin and pleated styles sell fastest.
Light and cheap to post. Fold with tissue for satin and bias cuts, which crease sharply.
What buyers ask
Is M&S cashmere worth selling secondhand?
Yes, and it is one of the most consistently traded items on the high street. It sells on condition rather than season, so pilling is what decides the price. Photograph the cuffs and underarms, where it shows first.
What is the difference between Autograph and M&S Collection?
Autograph is the premium range and uses better cloth; M&S Collection is the mainline. The neck label says which you have, and Autograph sells for noticeably more.
How much is a Marks and Spencer midi skirt worth?
Roughly £8 to £34 depending on condition, against £9 to £40 for midi skirts generally. The identification points above are what move a listing to the top of that range.
What the fees would take elsewhere
At the mid-range £21 for a Marks and Spencer midi skirt, against what the commission marketplaces would deduct:
| Platform | Fee | You keep |
|---|---|---|
| Poshmark | −£4 | £17 |
| eBay | −£3 | £18 |
| Mercari | −£2 | £19 |
| Etsy | −£1 | £20 |
| WishThrift | −£0 | £21 |
Seller-side rates verified 26 Jul 2026, percentages only — the per-order and processing charges those platforms add are excluded, so the real gap is wider.
Listing is free and there is no commission — read how to sell a midi skirt for the title, handover and timing, or the general midi skirt value guide if yours is not a Marks and Spencer.
See also: all Marks and Spencer value guides · value guides by brand · buying a midi skirt · Clothing · condition grades.