ThredUp Unboxing – Smocked Clothing Haul

I shared this on my personal Facebook page recently, and many people were very intrigued with what ThredUp is and how to score awesome deals on clothing like I did in this video. I recently wrote a blog post that gives you the skinny on this awesome company, and I even shared how YOU can snag $20 to shop with for free! You can read more about that here: –> 5 Reasons Why ThredUp is Awesome + $20 Credit for Readers

In this particular unboxing, I scored a good bit of smocked clothing for my daughter. This piqued a lot of interest, so I wanted to show you how I search and find exactly what I’m looking for. You may be asking yourself why in the world anyone would care about smocked clothing. What’s so special about it?

You’re not alone in your wondering, friends. I really hate to sound this cliche, but I think it’s just a Southern thing. It really is. It’s been around forever, and it’s not going away any time soon. It’s often hand made, which makes it really desirable. Most bigger brands today are mass produced, but they’re still considered fine clothing because of the time put into making the clothing. They just don’t seem to ever go out of style, either. I have pictures of myself as a baby and toddler wearing smocked clothing 25 years ago that I would gladly allow my daughter to wear today. They also hold their resale value like nobody’s business, which I love.

In fact, she has a few pieces in her closet that were mine as a child. She wore this little outfit to church just a few months ago:

I’m rambling. I apologize! I tend to do that when I really love something, and I do love smocked stuff so much. It’s so cute! Let’s take a look at what came in my polka dot box, and then I’ll share with you how you can start your search for your favorite brands of clothing, but especially smocked clothing in particular. It can be harder to find, so take notes!

ThredUp Unboxing – Smocked Clothing Haul:

You may have heard me mention the “my personal shops” tool that you can utilize on ThredUp. This has been a great way to save your favorite brands and have them all appear on one page so you’re not searching one brand at a time. HOWEVER! You currently cannot create any of your own personal shops because ThredUp has been busy under-wraps revamping the personal shop tool. I have no idea what this means or how it’ll turn out, but I’m confident it’s going to be awesome! I’ll be sure to post an update as soon as they release it.

In the mean time, I’ve compiled a list of every single brand I have saved in my smocked personal shop on ThredUp. You’re going to want to hold on to this. Print it, pin it, take a picture on your cellphone, put it on your fridge, tape it to your forehead, or just pick and choose from it. Whatever you want to do with it, do it! When ThredUp unveils their new personal shops, you’re going to want it. OR you could go ahead and try searching a few of the brands one at a time and see if you can find some treasures. I’ll highlight some of the more frequently featured brands. This is also a great list to familiarize yourself with when second hand shopping or shopping online for smocked items. This is not an exhaustive list of every smocked clothing brand there ever was, but it’s probably close 🙂

Here are the brands I have saved in my personal shops list. The majority of these brands are smocked clothing, but there are a few that feature appliqued items or just really stinkin’ adorable clothing (in my personal opinion). Most of these companies make boy clothing, too. I don’t want you lovely boy shoppers to feel left out! Again, I’m highlighting some of the more frequently seen brands on ThredUp:

Florence Eiseman Kissy Kissy Rare Editions Silly Goose Petit Ami Carriage Boutiques The Bailey Boys Funtasia! Too… Sweet Angela By Rosalina Banana Split Amanda Remembered Le’ Za Me Petit Pomme Small Plantation Candyland The Plantation Shop Ma Petite Amie Shrimp & Grits Kids

Luli Sundae Afternoon Strasburg Sarah Louise April Cornell Little Threads Anavini Feltman Brothers Monday’s Child Rosalina Sir John Vive La Fete BabySecret Wishes Zuccini Beaux et Belles Royal Child Claire & Charlie Mustard Pie Lolly Wolly Doodle

Southern Seams Boutique Elite by Petit Ami Longwababy Cukees Betti Terell Giggle Moon Southern Sunshine Kids Velani Classics Banbury Cross Molly Pop Bow Peep Remember Nguyen Bonnie Baby Mud Pie Rags Land Collection Bebe Castle and Crowns Petite Palace Matilda Jane

Note:  I’ve found the prices on ThredUp to be very good, and usually lower than what I’ve seen at consignment stores for these same brands. When shopping on ThredUp, you may not always find the exact size you’re looking for in a particular smocked outfit. Remember, ThredUp buys and sells gently used clothing from people like you and me. They do not purchase clothing in mass quantities like stores we typically shop at. Basically, what you see is what they have, and when it’s gone it’s gone. Since smocked clothing is harder to come by on this site, consider buying ahead in bigger sizes if you feel that the price is right. Remember, smocked stuff just doesn’t go out of style!

If you’re ready to start your search and would like $20 in store credit to get started, I’d love for you to use my referral link! Start shopping now using this link and let me know what you find! The credit will show up once you’re ready to check out and shipping is a flat $5.99. Woohoo!

I have not been compensated for this post in any way. Referral links are placed throughout this post. All thoughts and opinions are strictly my own. I only share what I really love!