The Oversized Style Trend Gone Wild-Going Big for The Winter

For as long as I can remember, I have always liked my clothing tight and right!

I love rockin' short dresses, skirts, and low cut blouses.

I have also always been attracted to blazers with tight jeans and heels.

In the past, I felt that loose outfits were not very attractive.

But with a little creativity, for the first time, a complete oversized outfit looks very appealing to me!

The Oversized Style Trend Gone Wild-Going Big For the Winter

When I say gone wild, I have really gone wild in size differences.

I am petite size 4-6!

Here, I am wearing a size 14 Antonio Melani striped blazer, vintage Giorgio Sant' Angelo checkered linen pants size 12, and a men's Ralph Lauren 4XLT shirt!

4XLT?? I know! But why not experiment?

I wanted to go beyond big, so I chose the Ralph Lauren men's pink button down shirt, to make this oversized, and supersized outfit really pop!

(Alternatively, you can add a belt, or remove the pants and/or blazer.)

Different Ways to Style This Look

Pairing Antonio Melani Blazer With an XL Michael Kors Men's Dress Shirt

Oversized Antonio Melani Size 14 Blazer

Vintage Giorgio Sant’ Angelo Checkered Pants Size 12

Which look do you like the best?

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21 Reasons Why You Should Sell on Poshmark

When you become an active seller on Poshmark, you will receive many great benefits and rewards! I have been actively selling on this awesome platform since January of last year, and decided to come up with 21 reasons why you should sell on Poshmark.

First few items I put up for sale in my Poshmark closet last year.

1. 0-to Low Start-up Investment.

You can start selling on Poshmark right now for free! Go in your closet, and gather a few items that you no longer wear or have never used or worn.

Next,

a. Download the app,

b. Sign up,

c. Take pictures of your items,

d. Type in descriptions of what you are selling,

e. List

Then,

Start following other Poshers on the app, and be sure to share your items as much as you can to make sales.

Once you start adding more items in your store, you will create your own budget, and figure out how much you are going to invest in preloved, or new items to sell.

2. Free Advertising 24/7.

One of my favorite things about selling on Poshmark, is that you can share/advertise/promote your store to your followers all day and all night..24/7. This is definitely what sets Poshmark apart from other selling platforms.

3. Free Help Promoting your Poshmark Closet.

Who helps promote your store? None other than your fellow Poshmark Sellers! They share, you share, we all share other Poshers closets within the app, to help each other make more sales!

4. Become Part of a Super Supportive Community that Really Wants to Help you Succeed.

98% of all of my dealings on Poshmark has been nothing but positive. From the moment you join, Poshers will leave supportive messages on your about me page, encourage you, give you tips and tricks, cheer you on, and provide extra information about selling if needed.

Poshmark also does an excellent job within the app, by having a Guide which provides detailed information on how to get started.

In addition to all of this, they have a website where you can visit for any unanswered questions.

5. Poshmark Meet-ups and Parties.

Though Poshmark is an online business, they provide a way for you to connect with other Poshmark Sellers through offline Posh meet-ups, and an annual gathering called PoshFest.

At PoshFest and meet-ups, you will network and connect with other sellers, meet your new PFF’s, party, learn from other sellers, receive closet consultations, and get further tips on how you can best utilize the Poshmark platform.

Poshmark will also help you hold your own Poshmark meet-up in your city.

6. Nobody tells you how to run your business.

(with the exception of Poshmark rules of course.)

There are YouTube and Instagram videos and posts filled with a ton of advice, but ultimately, you decide how you want to run your Poshmark business, and what works best for you.

Whether you want to sell as a hobby, part-time, or full-time, there is no set formula that you have to follow.

Other Poshmark Sellers can tell you what is working and selling for them, guide you, and give you tips and tricks, but you can either take them, or leave them!

7. Join the Reselling and E-Commerce Community.

Resellers have setup some very special communities on Instagram and Facebook that you can join! They give awesome advice, and it can be quite inspiring.

But just remember that when you see someone really killin’ it in sells, they have worked very hard to get to that point!

Some of the Sellers in the reselling and e-commerce community do not sell on Poshmark, but their tips are still very useful. (especially if you want to sell on multiple platforms, and/or have your own store website.)

8. A Ton of Inspiration!

Poshmark Seller Stylists have a lot to bring to the table! I love how they use their creativity to make their items stand out.

The diversity of style in other Poshers closets inspires me to be more creative in my own special way…and I know it will do the same for you!

9. You Can Talk to Potential Buyers Without Feeling Creepy or Spammy.

Some Poshmark Sellers are very assertive and aggressive! Go getters! Ready to network!

(This is what also attracted me to the Poshmark Community.)

Poshmark allows you to freely enter inside a buyers closet, bundle some items that they have liked, and send them an offer.

When you leave messages on someones about me page, or in their closet, it is not considered spamming.

Here, you have a chance to speak with a potential Buyer one on one, which can open up the lines of communication, give you a chance to build trust, and get a better understanding of what the Buyer is searching for.

Sellers do not take offense if a Buyer never responds, we just move on to the next! We do not make a Buyer feel obligated.

Some of us go the extra mile to make sure that a Buyers response after visiting our closet is not ignored.

10. You Don't Have to Be on Instagram or Any Other Social Media Sites to Get Sales.

Your customer base is right on the app. If you are very detailed in your item descriptions, your items can be found in the Poshmark and Google search!

Some Poshmark Sellers have discovered that other social media platforms like Instagram has helped boost their sales.

On the other hand, there are still many Poshmark Sellers who are not even on Instagram making huge sales!

Poshmark is set up for Customers to buy from you right on their own platform.

11. You don't have to have a Large Following for People to Buy From you.

On other social medial apps, potential followers, buyers, and businesses, want to see how many people you are influencing before they invest their time or money.

On Poshmark, people will buy from you whether you are a a new Posher with 100 followers or less, or a seasoned Posher with 100,000 followers.

12. It is Easier Than any other Social Platform or App That I Know of, to Gain a Ton of Followers Fast!

Didn't I tell you in a previous post how hesitant I was about sharing on social media? I was so inconsistent!

But as a Poshmark Seller, whether I am consistent or inconsistent, off, or on vacation mode, posting new items, sharing, or not sharing, the Poshmark app is so highly engaged, that a whole bunch of people are still going to follow you no matter what!

13. Poshmark Buyers and Sellers Will Rarely Unfollow You!

We don’t play the follow unfollow game. We don’t need to, because it doesn’t make sense on Poshmark. (There are however, some fun following games that you can participate in to gain more followers!)

Also, people do not care if the number of Poshers you follow, is higher than your actual following. It doesn’t matter on Poshmark!

Sellers want more eyes on their closet, so they are going to follow a lot of people.

Most top Sellers are following more people than those who are following them.

You don’t have to waste your time unfollowing those who do not follow you, so that the number of your followers match with those who you are following, because unlike other platforms, it's not a big indicator of anything, and we don't care!

14. Aids You in Organization.

As you begin to organize your closet, and your Poshmark store, you will be motivated to organize your life.

When you organize and consistently buy things for your store, you will find yourself giving more gifts to people, and buying more things for yourself, and your home.

As you replace and restock items in your store, you then get into a habit of replacing items ahead of time in your own home.

15. Seed Money for Other Businesses.

Poshmark could be just the perfect business to run, and use the profits to plant in other start-up businesses that you may have, or are thinking about launching.

16. More Hype and Money for Your Offline Storefront/Boutique.

Instantly upload your boutique logo, pictures and/ or models from your storefront to Poshmark!

I met a new boutique owner who was almost regretting opening up her storefront. I continued to talk to her about how she should consider running an online shop.

The next time I went into the shop to check on her, it had been turned into another business.

I was told that she was getting some models ready so that she can start selling online!

(I am not sure whether she decided to sell on Poshmark or not, but she used to see me everyday for a year going to the postal service to mail off my sales, so hopefully she got on board!)

17. You Can Easily Sell Your Own Designs.

Upload your own designs and merch on Poshmark, and have a full fledged store!

Poshmark takes out 20% of your earnings, but if you sell something under $15, they only take out a couple of dollars.

Example: I sell an item for $15, my earnings less Poshmark fees, would be $12.

If I sell an item for $50, my earnings less Poshmark fees would be $40.

Considering that Poshmark allows free promotion within the app 24/7, free listings, and free help promoting your closet, I think it's a pretty fair cut.

(Free marketing, free platform, easy to navigate, 50 million users!)

18. You Can Easily Become a Poshmark Boutique Owner.

In order to become a Poshmark Boutique Owner, you must have 10 successful sales, and an avereage rating of 4.5.

19. You Have the Opportunity to Beome a Seller Stylist.

On Poshmark, Customers have the awesome benefit to request styling! As a Seller Stylist, Poshmark will send you Customer profiles, so that you can start styling them with items that you have in your store.

20. Constant Flow of Money in Your Bank.

In my offline private Senior Care business, I received money in my hand, and bank everyday.

I wanted to create a flow of money in my bank from my side-hustle in sales as well.

Even when I do not make a sale for a day or 2,.. or even 3, or 4, I am still receiving money in my account from previous sales. I love that!

21. Enter your Design and Possibly be Chosen For Your Items to be Featured at a Major Department Store Pop-Up!

Yes! There is always something exciting going on in the Poshmark App!

Every year, Poshmark gives Sellers an opportunity to submit their designs into a contest.

A few winners are then chosen to have their items and/or designs featured at a major department store pop-up!

Last year, 11 winners were able to see their brands in select Macy’s stores.

Poshmark Sellers are now said to be the next generation of Fashion Retailers!

Get on board!

How to Wear Aztec Print Leggings With Jackets Cardigans and Blazers:Mixing Up Aztec Prints and Colors for the Winter

I love to wear leggings all year around. They are extremely comfortable, and I feel extra confident and free when I am walking in them.

Leggings accentuates your body, and can be paired up with almost anything.

When you see tribal print leggings, you may automatically want to wear them with a solid color top.

This Winter, I am going to go bold by wearing a mixture of tribal prints and colors, on top of tribal print leggings.

Tribal on Tribal!

But first, I want to pay respect to all African and Native American Ancestory, the origin of tribal prints.

Source: The American Indian, an illustrative book by Colin Taylor.

“The Indian stands free and unconstrained in Nature, is her inhabitant and not her guest”. Henry David Thoreau

How to Wear Aztec Print Leggings With Jackets Cardigans and Blazers-Mixing up Aztec Prints and Colors for the Winter.

Look #1

Mohair tribal print cardigan.

Look #2

Leopard print vintage business blazer.

Look #3

Distressed denim jacket with tribal beads.

Look #4

Pastel colored lightweight tribal print kimono.

Look #5

Tribal print top with large fringe trim.

Look #6

Legend wash stretched blazer.

Look #7

Oversize black fringe tribal print top.

Look #8

Leopard print faux fur shrug with classic metal clasp at neck.

Alternatively, you can also layer the jackets, blazers, and cardigans, on top of the tribal print tops!

Get the Looks

Shinestar Shimmer Bodysuit

B-Sharp Tribal Print Mohair Cardigan

Vintage David Benjamin Animal Print Blazer

Pol Distressed Denim Jacket With Tribal Print Trim and Beads

Flamingo Pastel Colored Tribal Print Kimono

R. Rouge Tribal Print Top With Large Fringe Trim

Eddie Bauer Legend Wash Stretch Blazer

Starlet Oversize Tribal Print Fringe Top

Live a Little Leopard Print Soft Faux Fur Shrug

Aztec Print Tribal Leggings

African Tribal Print Elephant Leggings

3 Big Misconceptions About Thrift Shops That We Need to Say Goodbye To

There are 3 big misconceptions about Resell Shops that we need to say goodbye to!

1. Resell and Thrift Shops are only for low income and poor people.

   There are specific organizations such as Churches and Charity Centers that give clothes away to poor and low income families. Think about it: If these Thrift Stores were so concerned about the poor, they would actually give their items away, instead of selling them. All classes of people have been shopping at Thrift Stores for years, we just didn’t know it!

2. Resell and Thrift Shops only have outdated items.

There are so many different types of resell shops! Some only sell vintage items, some only sell furniture and home goods, and some only sell trendy and designer items.

3. Resell and Thrift Shops are dirty and unorganized.

Well maybe some are, but not all. Resell Shops are really steppin’ up their game when it comes to displaying their items, and making sure that their stores are sanitized. (Especially since thrift shopping is now a huge trend!)

Are there any other big misconceptions that you have heard about Thrift Shops?

How Selling on Poshmark Has Motivated me to Share More Online

Poshmark is a buying and selling app that has changed the lives of many women all across America! It’s quite different and unique from all other selling apps, because it is a large community filled with motivated, excited, friendly, supportive, and highly responsive buyers and sellers.

Poshmark is like a virtual New York or Vegas! It never sleeps! Once your in, expect 24/7 sharing, commenting, buying, selling, messaging, offers, and likes!…Again, all of this high engagement and excitement goes on all day, and all night.

Contrary to what it looks like, which is a buying and selling platform that is only filled with all things trendy, the selling community on Poshmark (which also has a growing male user base) has a large array of fashion from the vintage 20’s. What I especially like is that men and women of all ages, shapes, and sizes, including some baby booming seniors, are modeling clothes for sale in their own creative way!

How Selling on Poshmark Has Motivated me to Share More Online

After viewing an ad on YouTube, featuring the co-founder and CEO Manish Chandra, I immediately clicked on the link to download the app. I was instantly hooked! I knew that I wanted to start selling on the app, but thought that it would be a good idea to test it out, explore, shop, and treat myself first. Once I signed up, I was welcomed with many open arms, and got the hang of it pretty quick!

With the help of my new PFF’S, (Posh Friends Forever) I made my first sale within a month. I soon realized that in order to sell faster, I needed to share, and share a lot!…

and this is when I went into a sharing frenzy!

Coincidentally, this sharing frenzy on Poshmark was training and teaching me how to consistently share on social media.

While relocating to Nueces Bay in Corpus Christi, Texas, I started a blog in 2015, to introduce an extension of my offline business, but I still felt as if I was holding back…; and I still wasn’t ready to consistently give my all online like I thought that I was…, until Poshmark.

I have stated on my business Instagram that I know that I need to share more on social media platforms, but what I really meant to say is, “I know I need to consistently share and post, but I don’t want to!”

ME- “Pshhh! I don’t have to prove anything to anyone. I am social in the REAL WORLD, and love to meet new people face to face!”

It has taken me a while to come to the understanding that it's not about having to prove yourself to anyone. Social Media is about finding the right community and platform in which you feel like you can openly share, inspire, connect, and create.

Poshmark is the first community that has really taught me that, Yes! be cautious,…No! not all online activity is negative… and I will enjoy my online world the best, by joining secure communities of like-minded people, where I naturally share and comment, rather than feeling forced, or obligated, because my offline businesses needs to get some online attention.

Sharing and Staying Active on Poshmark

To gain the utmost attention to your closet, you must be active on the app, and you have to share! The app is set up for you to continually share your store! Constant and continued sharing on Poshmark, will result in an immediate response from Poshmark buyers and sellers. The difference for me in comparison to my inconsistent activity on other apps and social media platforms is that with Poshmark, it does not feel forced. It’s like a game!

I also think that I can relate to the app, because it functions a lot like my lifestyle, which is “Always busy doing different things”, and “Wearing different hats”. I am not just scrolling looking at pictures, commenting, and liking.

I am… WE are;

1. Listing and posting new items.

2. Relisting.

3. Sharing

4. Responding to comments and questions.

5. Downloading and printing out mailing labels.

6. Packaging and mailing sales off.

7. Measuring.

8. Looking up price comparisons.

9. Shopping-looking for new inventory.

10. Photographing.

11. Staging items in our closet, or modeling for presentation.

12. Googling styles, and discovering designers and brands that we have never heard of.

13. Checking on our sales.

14. Sending private offers to potential buyers.

15. Reducing prices.

16. Participating in virtual posh parties.

17. Welcoming new Poshmark users.

18. Sharing/promoting items in other Poshers closets.

Soooo, while maintaining a habit of constant and consistent interaction in a mutual sharing-based community, my online procrastination, yielding, pausing, and hesitation began to leave me.

As those old online habits began to leave me, I really wanted to share more online! I wanted to give 100% to my brand on Poshmark, which made me want to give 100% to the other businesses that I had started online.

This was a huge breakthrough for me!

Poshmark became the foundation, encouragement, and support that I needed, to stay consistent with other online businesses that I was trying to create.

Style

Buying and selling on Poshmark has not only motivated me to express myself more online but has helped me to get back to showcasing some of the styles that best represent who I am.

Style is more than just having the latest! It truly is an expression of who you are; and if you are not expressing who you are, it can stifle you.

By focusing your attention on fashion, and viewing style as a form of art, your 5 senses are awakened! You see colors, contrast, and intricate designs: You feel nature’s textures, you are drawn to particular patterns that you can identify with, or an article of clothing that mimics, or represents your personality or culture.

When you Adorn yourself, treat yourself, and style yourself, you are not being vain. You are just lovin’ on you! Each time you love on you, the relationship that you have with yourself grows stronger and stronger…It is then that you are able to encourage and inspire others.

How can I fully express myself online like I fully express myself offline?

Poshmark has encouraged me to join online communities where I am naturally excited to share. Communities with positive vibes- where it excites me to post, rather than stress me out; Communities where people are genuinely responsive and are highly engaged.

Poshmark Validation!

Senior Care, and the medical field, was my foundation. In 2007, I used that foundation to gain my own business name and private clients. It is my first offline start-up. While attempting to branch out and expand, a totally unrelated business called Poshmark validated my online presence.

I completely immersed myself in Poshmark, and my side-hustle became my perfect creative outlet!

My online store has 100 positive customer reviews, (we call them love notes) 4.9 stars, and rated as a fast shipper. I am a Poshmark Mentor, Poshmark Boutique Owner, Poshmark Ambassador, and Seller Stylist.

Use my invite code TENESARMOIRE and get $5 off your first purchase https://poshmark.com/

Stick with me, as I will be documenting how becoming a Seller on this awesome platform, has further changed my life!