For the week of October 20th, we will only be accepting Handbags, Shoes, Boots, Jewelry, Dresses and Lululemon.

We will not be accepting any other clothing items this week.

We will resume accepting clothing October 28th.

• Consignments are accepted Tuesday & Wednesday 11:00 – 5:30 and Thursday 11:00 – 7:00, no appointment necessary.
• 30 item limit of your best clothing, shoes, handbags and accessories, excluding jewelry. Jewelry has no limit. Items may be brought in no more than once per week.
• All items MUST be brought in a basket, tote or reusable bag. No hangers and no garbage bags.
• Clothing must be freshly laundered with no stains, pills, pulls, tears, pet hair & wrinkles.
• Handbags and shoes must be clean inside and out and no signs of excessive wear.
• All buttons must be buttoned and zippers zipped. This gives you an opportunity to inspect the item for any issues.
  

What do you accept?

• Women’s clothing, shoes, handbags, jewelry and accessories that are on trend and from the last 2-3 years.
• Most brands are accepted.
• Clothing and shoes are accepted by season.

Spring – February & March
Lightweight sweaters & jackets

Summer – April, May & June
Shorts, tank tops, swimwear, sundresses, sandals

No consignments are accepted June 26 – August 4, 2025.

Fall – August & September
Medium weight sweater, light to medium weight jacket

Winter – October, November to mid-December
Winter coats & jackets, heavier weight sweaters, wool sweaters & pants, boots & booties, winter hats, scarves & gloves

Holiday attire – November to mid-December

No consignments are accepted December 12, 2025 – January 31, 2026.

• Long & short evening gowns are accepted.
• New with tags bathing suits.
• Costume & sterling silver jewelry.
  

What do you not accept?

• Clothing that is stained, dirty, has rips, pulls, pills, missing buttons or snaps or has broken zippers.
• Handbags that are dirty or stained inside or out, and that have visible signs of excessive wear or damaged corners.
• “Inspired by” or “knock off” designer items. See more information about our authentication process below.
• Shoes that are not clean inside and out, and that are scuffed or have excessive wear. We do not keep shoe boxes so please leave them at home.
• Fine jewelry and jewelry that is broken, has missing parts or is tarnished.
• Wedding, bridesmaid and mother-of-the-bride gowns, as well as prom gowns.
• Fur coats.
• Used bathing suits, bathing suits that do not have tags or the protective liner.
• Undergarments including bras. We will take select sports bras and shapewear.
  

How much do I get after my items sell?

• 40% of the selling price minus a small item fee if you choose to be paid out in cash or check.
• 50% of the selling price minus a small item fee if you use your payout as store credit.
• 60% of the selling price minus a small item fee for luxury designer items, such as Louis Vuitton, Gucci & the like. Emily’s Closet will only accept authentic designer goods. If authenticity cannot be determined by the Emily‘s Closet staff, a third-party authentication company will be used. There is a $20 fee for this service and must be paid upfront.
• You can access your account from our website and view the items that have sold as well as your available cash/check pay out.

Who determines the price of my items?

• Emily’s Closet determines the price based on the going rate of the item, demand, condition and what we feel our customers will pay for the item.
• The potential selling price of luxury designer items will be discussed.
• Emily’s Closet will markdown items during the consignment period at its own discretion.
  

How long do you keep my items?

• 90 days from when the item is placed on the sales floor.
• You have the option to pick up your unsold items at the end of the 90-day consignment period. Consignors are responsible for keeping track of when their consignment period ends.
• Emily’s Closet does not notify consignors of their consignment period ending.

What happens to my items if I don’t pick them up?

• After the 90-day consignment period, they become property of Emily’s Closet to do with as we choose which includes continuing to sell them or donate them to a local charity.
• After the 90-day consignment period, items may be placed on our Last Chance rack and if sold, a portion of the selling price will be used for donation.

What if I have more questions about the consignment process or what you are accepting?

• Call us at 716.651.0500
• Email us at emilysclosetny@gmail.com
• DM us on Facebook or Instagram @emilysclosetny
• Complete the contact form below