6 Surprising Ways to Make Serious Cash Off Your Old Clothes

If you're like most women, you aren't wearing at least 20 percent of what's in your wardrobe. Even worse, according to a new report from fashion resale site ThredUp.com, those pieces — currently taking up precious closet space — are costing you. If resold at a thrift store or secondhand shop, those forgotten items could earn you a minimum $200. (If your closet includes designer duds, then just tack on an extra zero . . .)

But where do you even begin? For those new to the wonders of consignment, we culled the report's latest findings to provide five no-fail tips that will help turn you into a reselling pro.