Poshmark: 5 lessons from what my first 50 listings taught me.

 Poshmark: 5 lessons from what my first 50 listings taught me. 

So far all of my listings on Poshmark are clothes from my actual closet. Some of them, a lot of them, I did get second hand or on sale and some never wore. It’s kind of emotional going through clothes that you no longer fit into or maybe never did and seeing them all online as a memory of a person you were trying to create.

The other thing I am learning from this experience is that it really is ok to put out c or b- work first. That way it is out there. The styling of my closet and photography is still not where I want it to be but it is definitely B+ or A- now. I love knowing that I still have room for improvement. There is still much to be learned. AND I still had a few sales from my first attempt at putting things online that no longer serve me. 

I know that releasing and letting go of the ideas in your head is really the cleansing, learning, growing part of all of this. I released the idea of perfection and finally after thinking about it and telling other people about it I finally got up to do it myself. I sold things, I learned a lot those first many 50 or so listings.

What my first 50 listings taught me. 

1. Just start getting things listed. You can add more pictures, information and more, later.
2. Shoot your photos in SQUARE mode. You can even use a setting where you can "lock in last mode" on the iphone so it stays there, if you are planning on shooting a lot. Honestly this is great for instagram too. The 1:1 ratio is what it will be called on your DSLR camera. 
3. You will probably try on a lot of your previous clothes to "make sure" this is going to be a lot. A lot of emotions, a lot of wiggling, some jumping, straining to get things back off again. Be ready for this by making sure you've eaten, have water, good tunes, maybe some other sensory needs like aromatherapy. 
4. Because of number 3 I recommend you have a shower, wash your hair, maybe even put on a little mascara. You will be looking the mirror a lot. If you are taking photos of yourself in the clothes, which is a great way to sell them if they fit well etc you will also appreciate this step. Remember you can always update the photos and information later.
5. Find a place you can shoot photos consistently so that there is some cohesion. My first 50 was me trying to figure out placements and shots and places in the room and lighting. And while I do not have any of these things perfected now, I have a set up that works can be recreated easily.  

When I spoke to my friend about the memory of a person I was trying to create, she said "Think of all the energy you put into trying to create that and how much more energy you will use to create your future. And you can thank the person you were creating then for getting you to now." 

So thank you past self for envisioning who you wanted me to be AND knowing know that it is an ever changing target that gets honed in more and more with each choice you make. Thank you for the energy and joy you had in the moment of finding that piece of clothing or even the joy you had wearing it on occasion. Thank you clothes for bringing me to a newer version of myself. You may now continue your journey with others that will also find enjoyment and beauty out of you and be a part of their story as well.  

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Yellow photos are from the first listing. White balanced, better lighting white background are the new photos I replaced the old ones with, deleting the yellow photos.