The short version
- Typical range: £12 – £48
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Clothing
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used wrap 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 wrap dresss, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £48 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £40 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £31 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £21 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £12 | 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 wrap dress
- Recognised designers known for the style
- Jersey with full stretch recovery
- Intact ties with no fraying
- Prints with no fading
What lowers it
- Ties that have frayed or been shortened
- Jersey that has lost recovery and hangs slack
- Faded prints from washing
- Pilling at the waist where the wrap sits
How to work out what yours is worth
- Check both ties for fraying and full length
- Stretch the jersey and confirm it recovers
- Measure bust, waist and length
Once you have those three answers you can place your own wrap 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Do wrap dresses hold value?
Yes. The design rarely dates and it flatters a wide range of shapes, which keeps second-hand demand steady.
What fails on a wrap dress?
The ties. They take all the strain and fray at the ends, so check both and photograph them if worn.
Does the jersey matter?
Considerably. Once jersey loses recovery the dress hangs badly, and that cannot be fixed.
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