Who What Wear specialises in fashion trends, but our fascination in buying smart seasonal updates extends to our interiors too. As we're packing away our summer dresses and sandals ready to embrace the cosiness of autumn, we're thinking about how to refresh our homes as well as our wardrobes, and there's plenty to get excited about. 

After spending a sunny summer in our gardens and making the most of a season spent al fresco, having more time indoors calls for an interiors revamp, but easily updating our homes shouldn't have to cost the earth. Thankfully, we think we've found a few expert solutions to interiors fatigue, and it turns out, there are only a handful of small tweaks you can implement to make a space feel brand energised and new. 

eBay UK has now launched ‘Essentials on eBay’, a concise collection of homewares that are perfect for everyday living (and won't break the bank). Prices start from as little as 99p, and this cleverly thought-out edit gives shoppers the chance to shop everything from bath towels to desk lamps, as well as dozens of other functional items for around the home, that can easily be incorporated into your existing aesthetic.

So, with all of that in mind, we've chosen some of the best affordable and stylish buys for the most important rooms in your house, all available on eBay now. You can thank us later.

1. ALWAYS BE STOCKED UP ON HOSTING ESSENTIALS

After a long, hot summer trying to make up for nearly two years indoors, we're now getting back to our favourite activity—hosting friends at home. For those in party planner mode, there are a few key purchases that you should always have ready in your cupboards for when guests drop by. 

2. FOCUS ON A LIVING ROOM REFRESH

The kitchen is important, but the living room is the real heart of your home, and it's important to create a space that lets you unwind after a busy week. Bring rooms up to date with plenty of texture, splashes of colour, and modern accents. 

3. GIVE YOUR BEDROOM A SLEEP-OVER

Getting a good nights sleep sets you up for the day ahead, and the best way to sleep soundly is in a room you want to spend time in. If your bedroom feels a little lacklustre, enjoy the unmatched feeling of slipping into fresh sheets in a newly revamped room. Our key trends for the season? Expensive looking neutrals, tactile accessories, and calming blues.

Up Next, Our Insider Tip for Buying the Most Popular Designer Bags for Less

Are you looking to invest in a designer handbag but don't know where to start? We hear you. A classic bag can set you back thousands, and with the ever-changing fashion industry always moving onto the next It item or designer, the trends we're shopping now might be gone in 18 months' time. At Who What Wear, we want to shop differently and take a more sustainable approach to fashion, and anything we recommend comes with an emphasis on longevity and wearability—pieces you'll buy now but love forever. We also champion rented and pre-loved pieces, and right now, it's easier than ever to shop premium designer brands online without having to trawl through vintage stores.

If you've ever Googled a Prada Cleo and found a deal that seemed too good to be true, you aren't alone. Concern about authenticity online is an important issue, but to help put your mind at ease, eBay has extended its authenticity guarantee to include designer handbags, too.

One handbag is sold on eBay every 15 seconds, ranging from coveted It bags to vintage classics. The site's bag collection features over 19 luxury brands such as Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Prada and Bottega Veneta, all vetted and verified by a team of expert authenticators to help you make more informed pre-loved luxury purchases. So not only are bags subject to a rigorous physical inspection, but their condition must match the listing description (no more surprise wear and tear). All bags will come with a unique "authenticity guarantee" card with information about the handbag brand and model, so you can verify exactly what you're getting. Are you wanting to sell, too? No problem. Sellers who offer returns receive the same protection as buyers, and the authentication program ensures the item is returned to the seller via a verified returns process, ensuring it comes back to you in the same condition it was in when it left you.

With all of that in mind, we've chosen some of the most iconic, pre-loved designer bags available on eBay now. You can thank us later.

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For any bargain hunters such as myself, eBay has long been a mecca for hidden fashion and interior finds. It's all about the thrill of the chase: There's the tantalising possibility of another gem to be discovered on every new page you scroll through. I honestly didn't think there was any corner of the site that I hadn't uncovered, but it turns out, I was wrong. Oh hey, homeware outlet.

Packed full of all your favourite homeware brands (including Made.com, Swoon and Ercol) for less, this really is an interiors lover's paradise. Recently, I've been looking for a new chair for my bedroom, and after just a quick scroll, I found countless options, from Made.com's cult Cecil armchair in a lovely shade of burnt orange to Swoon's cosy green Kalmar chair. Alongside these hero buys, I found the platform particularly useful for mid-century–inspired wooden furniture, which is right up my street. This Ercol coffee table will add a retro twist to your living room set-up. Meanwhile, OKA's dining table packs plenty of drama with its metal inlay details. And there's plenty more where these came from.

But you need to see it to believe it, right? Don't just take my word for it. To save you some time, I've scrolled through the latest items in eBay's interiors outlet and created a definitive edit of pieces I would happily have in my home. Scroll down to see and shop my picks.

Shop My eBay Interiors-Outlet Edit

Here at Who What Wear, it’s our job to bring you the very best that fashion has to offer. Whether that’s the biggest trends from the runways, the coolest street style or our editors’ picks from the high street. A huge part of it is also finding you the best deals and filling you in on the under-the-radar places to snag them. On that note, if you haven’t already discovered it from our previous reporting, let us introduce to you eBay’s Brand Outlet. 

This relatively new concept (it launched last September) sees eBay go one step farther than just being a place brimming with amazing second-hand fashion and vintage finds. This selection of over 13,000 pieces across an array of well-known designer and high-street brands is a treasure trove of new styles, with up to 70% off. Yes, you did hear that correctly. 

You can thank us later, but first let us give you a rundown of what you can expect from the site’s epic offering this season. As you’d imagine, with that many items available, you can pretty much find whatever you want, from hugely discounted activewear favourites to perfect wedding-guest dresses. But what really caught our attention when browsing the Brand Outlet recently were all the easy summer pieces perfect for right now. 

And with this summer looking slightly different from our usual Mediterranean and/or tropical pursuits, we couldn’t help but focus our edit of best bits below on great styles that will see you through a great British summer—from park picnics to pub gardens and countryside staycations. That includes breezy minidresses for heatwaves and wear-everywhere floral midis that will never age. Trainers for walks, trenches for rainstorms and classic shirts as well as cute loungewear will be saviours this season but also mainstays in our wardrobes for years to come. 

So without further ado, keep scrolling to see just how good these deals are, and stock up on some summer essentials (now the sun’s finally out!).

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Long time readers of Who What Wear UK, may remember us reporting on the launch of eBay’s new Brand Outlet back in September last year. By the looks of the stats for that article, you enjoyed discovering this new way to find some of the most popular brands for less, as much as we did. But, if you haven’t caught up— fret not, there’s no time like the present and we’re here to refresh your memory. 

eBay has long been one of our go-to destinations for discovering pre-loved and vintage gems in the world of fashion, but now, amongst the pristine Laura Ashley dresses and one-of-a-kind suede jackets, sits the site’s Brand Outlet – a destination for new fashion from the UK’s favourite brands without the heavy price tags. If you’re reading this, we’re going to presume you’re *quite* into your fashion, and also, like many of us right now, *quite* into finding those pieces currently on your wish list for less, and so this relatively new facet of the online marketplace is definitely something you should be interested in. 

Since launching the Brand Outlet has only grown, now with up to 70% off 175 brands. From everyday favourites like Dorothy Perkins to high end labels like Acne Studios and everything in between. The hardest bit about it is finding the time to scroll through the huge offering, so we’ve done that for you, and come across 30 of the very best finds on there that you won’t want to miss. 

When it comes to discounted pieces, our advice is always to stick to the classics— pretty throw-on dresses you’ll wear for upcoming weddings as much as weekend walks, Birkenstock Arizona sandals and basket bags, for example. But it’s also good to keep your eye out for trend-led pieces set to be big for the upcoming season, like chunky loafers, sporty ‘Dad’ trainers and track sole boots which seem to be going nowhere soon. 

So, keep scrolling to start shopping our edit of the best clothing and accessories on eBay’s Brand Outlet right now... 

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One of our favourite things to do here at Who What Wear is use our hours of research (i.e., deep-diving into the world of online shopping) to discover lesser-known destinations for great fashion finds. Our most recent discovery may come as a surprise to some, given that eBay has been around for quite some time (since 1995 actually, just to make us all feel old) and is largely known for selling a huge range of things, from great second-hand furniture to electronics and even cars. 

For the last couple of seasons, though, we’ve been rediscovering eBay as a fashion destination. Since the rise in second-hand shopping within the industry, it’s been one of our growing favourites for snatching up amazing pre-loved and vintage finds. Unfortunately, these are all often one-off pieces that fly off the site faster than we can share them with you. Now, however, eBay is going one step further for us fashion-lovers and have just launched a fresh new Brand Outlet. 

This includes over 150 brands, from high-street favourites like New Look and Dorothy Perkins, sportswear brands like Nike and Adidas and designer names from Dolce & Gabbana to Acne Studios, all with up to 70% off. Let’s be clear—this isn’t your usual out of season cast-offs. The edit is full of classic investment pieces for so much less, like cashmere jumpers, leather jackets and Dr Marten boots, as well as the most up-to-date trainer styles and on-trend midi dresses, and that’s just touching the surface. These are items you'll want to buy today, but still want to wear for years to come. 

So whilst there are a growing number of options for shopping secondhand online, eBay is coming to the fore as the online destination for outlet fashion, something that is relatively new to the e-comm world. Not only is it a lesser-known way to discover fashion for less, but it’s also another great way to reduce the number of surplus clothes in the fashion economy. 

Keep scrolling to shop our favourite items from the new outlet, with some amazing discounts. You can thank us later. 

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Picture the scene: It's Christmas day, and you've opened up your presents only to realise that the jumper your mum bought you and that perfume your dad gave you aren't really to your taste. But not wanting to hurt their feelings, you don't ask for the gift receipt. So what can you do to save time while also getting rid of unwanted Christmas presents? This is where we come in.

We've curated a list of handy sites that make it easy to sell your unwanted gifts. From eBay to Amazon, as well as sites like Vestiare Collective and Facebook's marketplace tool, there are plenty of places to do a quick sell, and your family members will be none the wiser. Keep scrolling for our picks for the best sites to sell unwanted Christmas gifts right now.

How to Sell Unwanted Christmas Gifts:

1. ebay

We probably don't need to tell you much about eBay, as you probably already know about it (unless you've been hiding under a rock for the past 21 years). Essentially, you can sell anything on the site, although we'd recommend that you stick to works of art, jewellery, memorabilia, and beauty goods.

Pro tip: Remember how much it will cost you to send it, but also consider that you can sell anything on eBay, so you might be surprised at what someone is willing to pay for.

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2. Vestiare Collective 

The virtual shelves of Vestiare Collective are crammed full of new and vintage designer items, as well as more high-end high-street stores. So if you've been given clothes that don't quite suit you, we suggest you try using this site, as the VC team ensure that all pieces are verified.

Pro tip: Take a great picture of the item(s) you're selling, and try not to get sucked into shopping.

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3. DEPOP

If Instagram and eBay had a hip younger sister, it would be Depop. It works just like any other selling site or app, but seeing as it's used mainly by under-30s, the imagery of the items you want to sell need more treatment, much like you'd give those on your Instagram feed, as the demographic expect as such. Users can like and share your pieces, too.

Pro tip: You can often command a higher price on Depop than the likes of Gumtree, so aim high, and stipulate if you're open to offers.

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4. Amazon

Perhaps rather predictably, we suggest that the best items to sell on Amazon are books. We've all been there: Christmas comes and you end up being blessed with three copies of the same book (Gone Girl, we're looking at you). Quite often, you've probably already read the book and the gifter doesn't have the receipt. So turn to the biggest bookseller on the planet to help.

Pro tip: Use Amazon's Sell Your Stuff tool to do it easiest.

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5. Facebook Marketplace

A more unconventional method of selling unwanted goods is using Facebook's new selling tool. If you scroll down on your left-hand side on your FB tabs, you'll find the "Buy and Sell" tab; click on this and find your area group to sell unwanted goods, from clothes to furniture, as well as iPhones and even cars.

Pro tip: Make sure the person who gave you the item isn't on Facebook.

6. Gumtree

From experience, the classifieds site Gumtree is a great place to sell unwanted items of furniture. The system is easy to use, and often prospective buyers will contact you fairly quickly thanks to its popularity.

Pro tip: Make sure you have your region stated clearly, and consider how you're going to get your furniture to the buyer. Best idea for that? Get them to collect.

7. Freecyle 

If you don't know about Freecyle, we suggest you get on this stat. It's a place to get rid of everything you don't want. However, note that this is a more altruistic affair, as you won't get any payment for the items you're getting rid of (the clue is in the name).

Pro tip: Only get rid of stuff that actually works. It's only fair.

If “The Twelve Days of Christmas” had been allowed to continue, the 13th would surely involve your “true love” listing all your unwanted presents on eBay. Just as no one needs 11 pipers piping, a pair of penguin-shaped slippers and a T-shirt with “All the Jingle Ladies” emblazoned on the front weren’t on our Christmas lists. Scrooges, the lot of us? Maybe. But according to research by eBay, Britons received 115 million gifts that didn’t hit the mark last year.

That’s a huge amount of waste being added to landfill, not to mention the billion cards and 227,000 miles of wrapping paper that could have easily been recycled. So instead of binning your unwanted gifts, why not make a buck or two on eBay? It’ll give you something to do instead of making turkey curry and draining what’s left of the sherry before. Keep scrolling for the seven golden rules for making money on eBay.

Pick your keywords carefully

The first hurdle is naming your listing. Describing a dress as “a velvet dreamboat” or “a shift that sparkles like the light of a thousand disco balls” might sound whimsical from the privacy of your bedroom, but it’s not going to get anyone’s attention on eBay. Only the listing’s title gets picked up when buyers search, so keep it purely factual, and make sure it includes all of the relevant information. Something like “size 12 gold Karen Millen midi dress” is going to tick the right boxes. A descriptive word can sometimes be helpful. According to eBay, adjectives like “old,” “vintage” and “sexy” can drive traffic to your listings when used appropriately.

Put effort into your pictures

This might seem like an obvious point, but it’s amazing how many people upload truly rubbish photographs—or no photographs at all. eBay lets you put up 12 images free of charge and will split it up into different angles (e.g., top, bottom, left side, right side, defects, detail), so take full advantage. Choose a spot that has a neutral background and is well lit. If it’s clothing or accessories, consider taking a few on the hanger and including a few of it on—it’s difficult to demonstrate the scale of, say, earrings or how tight a knitted dress will be—so that browsers can get a good idea of how it’s going to fit. 

Be honest about defects

Honesty is the best policy on eBay. As I mentioned, you can upload a photo to show any defects, as well as expanding on what exactly the problem is in the description. Think about how infuriating it is when you get home from a shopping trip and the blouse you just dropped 200 quid on has a massive rip. It’s exactly the same on eBay only much worse—there’s a good chance you might get publicly shamed in the reviews section. Before uploading anything with a flaw, in fact, think about whether it’s worth getting it mended or simply recycling it instead. It might save you a lot of time and effort (as well as face).

Related: These 42 Zara Items Will Sell Out Before 2019 Even Arrives

Be on top of messages

If you’re the kind of person who takes a week to reply to a WhatsApp message, eBay might not be your bag. You really need to keep on top of messages that potential buyers send, as no matter how much information you stuff in the description box, there’s always something seemingly insignificant to you but very important to them that you’ve missed out. Keeping a close eye on your emails as soon as something is listed will mean that no sales slip through the net.

Think about the 2 P’s

Postage and packaging costs can cut into a juicy profit margin, so make sure you think about an item’s weight carefully. If it’s something heavy and bulky, weigh it if you can, and then check eBay’s price suggestions so you can charge postage accordingly. Listing an item under free P&P can be enticing to customers, but make sure it’s worth your while. If you’re only getting £.50 for a DVD and it costs £3 to send it first class, you’re going to be out of pocket. Bear in mind that for pieces of furniture or other unwieldy items that are hard and expensive to package (e.g., cellos and surf boards), you can always tick the “collection in person” box.

Check for “best items”

If something on your present reject pile happens to fit into the top 10 best items to sell on eBay list, you’ll be laughing well into the New Year. Branded tech is the biggest seller, with anything from Apple, Samsung or Sony going like hotcakes. Watches—especially Casio, Seiko and Swatch—are also solid sellers, as well as Lego and, bizarrely, chests of drawers, which are the most searched-for piece of furniture on eBay. Bikes from Apollo, Raleigh and Shimano are reliable sellers, and Clarks and New Look are the top shoe searches.

Do your price research

The best way to price something correctly is to select the category that fits your item’s description when you start the selling process. This brings up a page of similar items to yours, and you can then select the “sell one like this” option. Choose the condition (e.g., new, seller refurbished, used), and then eBay will recommend a starting price and how likely your item’s chance is of selling. In terms of “buy it now” or auction, I always used the former and make sure to add in a “best offer” option so buyers can send you lower offers that can be accepted or declined. Auctions can sometimes far exceed your price expectations if you have people topping each other’s bids at the final hour, but make sure to adjust your price if you’re not gaining much interest after a few days.

Next up, the spring/summer 2019 trends.

This story was published at an earlier time and has since been updated.