It was an all-too-familiar scene.
Tobi, for the 15th time and counting, baited me with one of their irresistible and plentiful “50% Off Sitewide Sale!” email blasts. Despite my better judgment and my dwindling post-grad bank account, I still couldn’t resist.
Just one week after my impulsive order, I came home to discover a neat little package of Tobi goodies waiting on my stoop. This particular package included one floral kimono, two cutout crop tops and a “cold shoulder” dress. It also had a label that should have read:
To: Molly
From: Tobi…Gotcha Again, Bitch.
While smothering my shopaholic guilt, I sprinted upstairs to my room and tried on each item.
Lo and behold, my package delivered a mere 20% success rate, making me the proud owner of two Baby Gap tops, a navy potato sack dress and an excessive addition to my kimono collection.
Damn it, Tobi, now what? My online shopping blunder left me with very few options for financial redemption.
1) I could go through the miserable torture of having to send it all back. No. I don’t have the time or patience to repack, print, tape, seal, send and pray it gets there.
2) Stuff the unworn items in a bag along with a few of my barely worn game day dresses from last season and head to Plato’s Closet or Sandy’s Consignment. No. I’m not in the mood to be told that my stuff is “too nice” to sell or not what they’re looking for and then given a measly $12 cash.
3) Hit up the infamous sorority Facebook group that is already filled to the brim with maxis and nude wedges. No. I want to make this transaction sooner rather than later.
It’s obvious we have a fashion buying and selling conundrum on our hands here at UF, but with the arrival of fashion-oriented app, Modabound, we now hold the answer.
Modabound is the premier fashion marketplace for female college students, both buyers and sellers alike. Their mission? To “help the stylish, broke youth, look fabulous without breaking the bank.”
Now if you’re both hands in the air squealing “THAT’S ME!,” I urge you read further. The girls at Modabound have created a safe haven and social community for college fashionistas across the nation, putting storefronts like Plato’s and Sandy’s to shame.
The Modabound process is simple and the experience is absolutely free. There’s no shipping and handling, no processing fees and virtually no hassle, because Modabound puts the racks of UF’s trendiest 20-somethings at your fingertips.
Simply download the app and when you’re offered to connect through Facebook, do it! The essence of Modabound is community, and because you need a legitimate UFL.EDU email to buy and sell, Modabound eliminates all risk of encountering any Craig’s List-esque Creepers… phew!
The Scoop on Buying:
Once you’re logged in and synced up, get started by tapping the magnifying glass at the top left. On this page you’re able to filter your every clothing desire by category, brand (boasting big names like Nasty Gal, Michael Kors and Brandy Melville) and size.
Switch to the “My University” option and an Instagram-style newsfeed will present you with every clothing item for sale in the UF community.
Find that one Urban Outfitters leather jacket you still regret passing up this past winter? Simply tap “view details & buy” and investigate the story behind the item. Sellers will tell you straight up about its condition, unseen details and how it fits. If the story checks out and the price is right, just tap “buy” and craft a message to the seller to meet up, try on and purchase.
The Scoop on Selling:
Skip the hassle and simply upload a picture of your lonely backless maxi that’s just a teensy bit too big, choose a filter (you know the drill, ladies), fill out the details and wait for the cash to flow.
Modabound, without a doubt, can revolutionize the fashion community here at UF. But to make that happen, we need, well, a strong community of girls with badass closets. So lend a hand to both your wallet and your closet, download the app and join the Modabound movement today.
This article is sponsored by Modabound
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