Today, many brides see the financial benefits of selling their wedding dresses once all of the festivities are past. After all, it’s a beautiful gown that has only been worn one time! Any newlywed who wants to sell wedding dress online has a few things to keep in mind.

First, it’s a good idea to have the dress professionally dry-cleaned. Despite the fact that it has only been worn once, there may be sweat and perhaps a little bit of odor that needs to be cleaned away.

Next, when creating a description to sell wedding dress online, a woman should be sure to highlight any unique details of the dress. For instance, the dress may have a detachable train that is a combination of both silk and lace. This is a detail that a potential buyer can easily visualize. Perhaps the dress has an attractive matching jacket that can be slipped on at the wedding reception. This is may appeal to many women. A woman who is trying to sell wedding dress online should try to set it apart from the crowd so it will get more attention from buyers.

When writing a description of the wedding dress a woman should be as specific as possible about the basics of the dress. For example, a woman should note the neckline of the dress. There are portrait, scoop, halter, and one shoulder necklines along with many others. A woman should note the material of the dress in her description along with its size as well as its length. (A buyer may be interested in a wedding gown, but without information about the length she won’t know whether it will need to be hemmed.) Also, a woman can note any accessories that go with the dress like a veil or tiara. It’s a good idea to use flowery words in an ad to sell wedding dress online, but be sure to include the important specifics.

Finally, when determining what she wants to charge a woman should take the condition of the dress into account. Does it have any permanent stains or is it torn? Also, the weight of the dress is important. If the dress has to be sent to the buyer, shipping may be costly. Shipping costs should be built into the price. However, if a buyer lives relatively close to the seller there may be the possibility for a price adjustment.