As more and more people look to start a side hustle, the idea of starting a blog or Etsy shop becomes very attractive. Yet to take on such a business you need to find suppliers. Finding suppliers seems easier than it is because all you have to do is a Google search. In fact, finding a trusting supplier is harder than seems. If you are or want to be in the fashion business, specifically dresses, I’ve got a few tips to help you locate wholesale dresses for your shop.
Learning the Basics of Blog Shops
If you are just starting out, read Essentials for Launching Your Clothing Business Startup or Start Your Fashionable Plus Size Clothes Business to help you learn the basics. The advantage of a blog shop over a brick and mortar is the overhead cost is far lower, as you don’t have rent to pay, fewer to no employees, and other fixed costs.
Still, looking for places where you can buy cheap wholesale fashion dress is still required in order for you to have something to sell. It is important for one to find a good wholesale dresses supplier that can provide you a low cost so you can up your margins by 50% for higher profit.
Wholesale Dresses Supplier Prices
It’s important to buy at good prices to be profitable especially in today’s high competition world. Gaining the most dollar for what you do or sell is vital to your survival.
For instance, if you manage to get your dress at $10, but you are only able to sell it for $15, you only earn $5 in the process. But what if you if you can find a wholesaler who is willing to provide you the dress at $5 or less? That’s easily a 100% increase in the amount of profits that you would be earning.
Getting Around the Bulk Order Requirements
Finding a good wholesale dresses supplier is not an easy task though especially when you are just starting out. Wholesalers tend to only do orders in bulk, leaving you in a whole. This means no supplier will agree to sell you wholesale dresses unless you purchase over 100 of them at once. You risk not being able to sell all of them when you are still new and in the process of promoting your shop and gaining customers.
Look for Other Blog Shop Owners
One way to get around this problem would be to look for other shop owners who might be facing the same problem as you and ask them whether they would like to share the supplies.
Wholesaler Exhibits
Another method for any shop owner who is looking to buy cheap wholesale dresses would be to keep a lookout for wholesale exhibitors and events. Sometimes, these events are coordinated to help increase the reputation of wholesaling companies and to get their names out there. This gives you an opportunity to check out the wholesale dresses suppliers’ product quality up close to decide for yourself if you can trust their workmanship. You might be able to build up good connections with some wholesalers that you can use to your advantage when time comes to negotiate lesser bulk orders.
For instance, if the wholesaler usually only does orders in the hundreds, they might be willing to pass you an order of 50 units or less.
To Recap
Finding a well priced and good wholesale dresses supplier is definitely the most crucial step for anyone looking to start a blog dress shop or retail business as it is one of the main factors which can influence your earnings greatly.
- Looking for a supplier that will provide a good profit margin.
- Finding a wholesale dresses supplier that can accommodate smaller orders by:
- Seeing what other blog shop owners are doing; or
- Meeting wholesaler at exhibits.
Get more information on basic knowledge of starting your own side hustle from my Essentials for Launching Your Clothing Business Startup or Start Your Fashionable Plus Size Clothes Business.
Have you ever thought about starting a blog shop? Let me know in the comments.
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Grace from Color & Grace. Based in Troy, Michigan, Grace is a 41 year-old petite woman who loves colours. Born and raised in China, she moved to America for love in 2007. Her day job – teacher. Her dream job – fashion blogger. Make sure to go and check out her blog and leave her a comment on her awesome outfit.
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The Velvet Runway says
Some very useful tips on sourcing wholesale dresses! I’m not thinking of starting a blog shop yet, but one day – who knows?? … (I hadn’t even thought of starting a blog a year ago!)
Thanks for sharing these tips
Julia xx
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The Wardrobe Stylist says
Haha maybe as your blog evolves it might be something worth thinking about. When you do, come back for some helpful hints 🙂
laura says
Great tips if you are looking to start a blog business! Thanks for sharing!
The Wardrobe Stylist says
Yeah very helpful if you want to get into that avenue
Sincerely, Jennie says
Such important and helpful tips!
The Wardrobe Stylist says
Thanks Jennie!
Carrie @ Curly Crafty Mom says
I always thought it’d be fun to start a blog shop, but I haven’t done any research on it. How interesting!
Carrie
curlycraftymom.co
The Wardrobe Stylist says
I do hope you do! You would be perfect for it!!
Chanda says
this post has some great information in, thank you for sharing! wanted to drop in and say Thanks for linking up with me this week!
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The Wardrobe Stylist says
Glad you liked it and it was helpful 🙂
Amy says
Thanks for visiting my blog and inviting me to the link up. I have an Etsy shop, but there is currently nothing there. I’ve been to busy to make anything.
The Wardrobe Stylist says
Hopefully one day you will be able to have a product to sell as it can be a lot of fun! Thanks for dropping by 🙂
Jessica Jannenga says
Thank you! This is a very informative post. I find I keep quite busy with the blog and other interests, but would find this useful if wanting to try a blog shop. Love the shorts Grace is wearing, such a pretty summer look!
jess xx
http://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com
The Wardrobe Stylist says
Glad it was helpful. For sure it’s a lot of work but it’S also loads of fun!
Jill says
These are helpful tips for staring a blog shop! Thanks for sharing!
Jill
Doused In Pink
The Wardrobe Stylist says
Thanks for dropping by Jill!
Grace Liang says
Great tips! I have been thinking of this for a long time. As you said, it is so hard to find one wholesaler can work with us small shops.
Thank you so much for linking up with us. Don’t forget to come back every Monday, Wednesday and Friday to link up with me again!
Take care and keep in touch! 🙂
Grace
https://colorandgrace.com
The Wardrobe Stylist says
Thanks Grace! I do hope you are able to get your blog shop going and glad to be of help!
Happiness at Mid LIfe says
I have never bought from a wholesaler, i am just to concern about the sizing and for me ease of return is key.
Thank you for being a part of TBT Fashion link up and hope to see you soon!
Alice
http://www.happinessatmidlife.com
The Wardrobe Stylist says
For sure that’s why it’s best to see them at exhibits. Thanks for dropping by Alice!
Candace says
Awesome tips for starting a blog shop. Many of us may use these in the future 🙂
https://www.thebeautybeau.com/dress-up/
The Wardrobe Stylist says
Thanks Candace! I hope it will be of help 🙂
Evelyn M. Speaks says
Wow..
Great Post.
No plans as of yet to start a blog shop. But there is no harm in understanding how to effectively manage a blog shop. Thanks a ton for the useful and valid tips.. keep posting and sharing 🙂
Regards;
Evelyn M. Speaks
The Wardrobe Stylist says
Thanks Evelyn. It’s something you definitely have to think about well before starting but hopefully my tips help 🙂
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The Wardrobe Stylist says
Oh I didn’t know! Thanks for sharing and hope to see you around.