Michael Kors skirts: price by condition
| Condition | Typical |
|---|---|
| New with Tags | £33 (~$44) |
| Like New | £28 (~$37) |
| Good | £21 (~$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 Michael Kors
- Michael Kors Collection pieces, the mainline label, which is a genuinely different product from the MICHAEL Michael Kors diffusion line that fills resale sites
- Saffiano leather totes in neutral colours, which survive daily use better than the soft leathers and stay saleable for longer
- Runway-line watches on steel bracelets, which hold up mechanically and are straightforward for a buyer to have serviced
- Unworn or barely used pieces still carrying tags, since the gap between new and used prices on this label is wide
What pulls Michael Kors resale value down
- MICHAEL Michael Kors diffusion bags in common colourways, which are produced in volume and sit at the bottom of the designer resale market
- Peeling or lifting logo-print coated canvas, a normal failure on the PVC lines that cannot be repaired
- Watches with dead batteries, worn plating or a stretched bracelet, all of which cost more to put right than the watch will fetch
- Dyed leather that has transferred colour onto the lining, which reads as poor condition even where the exterior looks sound
Identifying and dating yours
- The interior tag distinguishes Michael Kors Collection from MICHAEL Michael Kors, and the difference in price between them is large
- Saffiano leather is a printed cross-hatch finish, so scratches through it are permanent — photograph the corners and the base
- Watch case backs carry a model and serial number, which buyers use to confirm the line and to source a strap
What lifts any skirt, whatever the label
Skirts cover an enormous range, so fabric and construction quality do far more for the price than the style does.
- Natural fabrics with good weight and drape
- Lined skirts with intact linings
- Designer and contemporary labels
- Working zips and fastenings
And what pulls one down
- Torn or twisted linings
- Broken zips and missing hooks
- Pilling on woollen fabrics
- Thin unlined polyester
Working out what yours is worth
- Check the lining is intact and hangs straight
- Work the zip fully
- Measure the waist and length flat
What to state in the listing
- Flat waist doubled, hip, and length from waistband to hem
- Fabric composition and whether it is lined
- Style: A-line, pencil, pleated, wrap
- Zip or elastic fastening, and whether it has pockets
Style, fabric and size: “A-Line Midi Skirt, Wool Blend, Size 12, 70cm Long”. Length in centimetres belongs in the title because skirt length is entirely relative to the wearer. Say whether it is lined and whether it has pockets.
Preparing and photographing it
- Measure the flat waist, the hip and the full length from waistband to hem.
- Check the zip runs cleanly and whether there is a lining.
- Look at the seat and hem for wear, pulls or marks.
- Laid flat, front, whole skirt in frame
- A tape running waistband to hem
- The composition and size label
- The zip, the lining and any snag or mark
When it sells best, and handing it over
Steady with lifts in spring and before the party season. Midi and A-line styles sell fastest.
Light and cheap to post, folds small. Fold along the existing seams and add tissue for pleats or satin, since a creased skirt photographs badly on arrival and prompts avoidable questions.
What buyers ask
Why is used Michael Kors worth so little?
Volume. The diffusion line was sold in very large numbers through department stores and outlets, so secondhand supply is high and prices are correspondingly low. The Collection line and unworn pieces are the exceptions.
Are Michael Kors watches worth reselling?
Steel-bracelet models in working order sell reasonably, but a dead battery, worn plating or a stretched bracelet will usually cost more to fix than the watch returns. Test it and say plainly whether it runs.
How much is a Michael Kors skirt worth?
Roughly £8 to £33 depending on condition, against £8 to £35 for 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 £20 for a Michael Kors skirt, against what the commission marketplaces would deduct:
| Platform | Fee | You keep |
|---|---|---|
| Poshmark | −£4 | £16 |
| eBay | −£3 | £17 |
| Mercari | −£2 | £18 |
| Etsy | −£1 | £19 |
| WishThrift | −£0 | £20 |
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 skirt for the title, handover and timing, or the general skirt value guide if yours is not a Michael Kors.
See also: all Michael Kors value guides · value guides by brand · buying a skirt · Clothing · condition grades.