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(Not promoting/affiliated to eBay) When I made the decision to buy second hand clothes, I only though of eBay (have been buying stuff since 2001(?). I always se

(Not promoting/affiliated to eBay) When I made the decision to buy second hand clothes, I only though of eBay (have been buying stuff since 2001(?). I always seem to find a nice sweater etc, I don't mind if the size is a bit off, I can always resell. I would love it if anyone can suggest any other online stores that sell 2nd hand clothes at the volume/options that eBay (it's sellers) can provide.

londons_explore 7y ago
A consistent sizing code system would dramatically simplify online shopping for both new and 2nd hand clothes. Imagine a system where say 10 critical dimensions of a bit of clothing could be embedded onto a QR code on the label. Then you could scan the code with some app which has your measurements (or potentially just take an average of the existing clothes in your wardrobe). It could tell you "Yes, this fits quite well but will be slightly baggy round the waist." The dimensions could also include "stretchability" figures, so the software could know which dimensions are critical to be correct, and which are "fits all sizes". The QR code could also include a manufacturer code, and blacklists could be made of manufacturers who mis-measure clothing.
- germinalphrase 7y ago
  I’m on board. I’m a small male, and buying clothes that fit is difficult in the US. Buying online is always a such a crapshoot, but at least smaller sizes are available.
- Mountain_Skies 7y ago
  As part of a fitness program, last year I had a 3D scan made of my body. The website where I downloaded the model data had optional questions almost all about clothing brands and sizing. Sounded like they were planning to work with clothes manufacturers to create clothes custom tailored to your body. The scan cost $60 but you could get a free scan once a month for a year afterwards. Since this was for a fitness program, the main goal was to track body shape changes over time but the process was easy enough that it seems like a viable way of custom sizing clothes to the wearer.

londons_explore 7y ago

A consistent sizing code system would dramatically simplify online shopping for both new and 2nd hand clothes. Imagine a system where say 10 critical dimensions of a bit of clothing could be embedded onto a QR code on the label. Then you could scan the code with some app which has your measurements (or potentially just take an average of the existing clothes in your wardrobe). It could tell you "Yes, this fits quite well but will be slightly baggy round the waist." The dimensions could also include "stretchability" figures, so the software could know which dimensions are critical to be correct, and which are "fits all sizes". The QR code could also include a manufacturer code, and blacklists could be made of manufacturers who mis-measure clothing.

germinalphrase 7y ago
I’m on board. I’m a small male, and buying clothes that fit is difficult in the US. Buying online is always a such a crapshoot, but at least smaller sizes are available.
Mountain_Skies 7y ago
As part of a fitness program, last year I had a 3D scan made of my body. The website where I downloaded the model data had optional questions almost all about clothing brands and sizing. Sounded like they were planning to work with clothes manufacturers to create clothes custom tailored to your body. The scan cost $60 but you could get a free scan once a month for a year afterwards. Since this was for a fitness program, the main goal was to track body shape changes over time but the process was easy enough that it seems like a viable way of custom sizing clothes to the wearer.