Designer and vintage clothing is the highest-margin category at most estate sales and consequently the one with the most variable pricing. A St. John knit suit might price at $20 at a homeowner-run moving sale and $400 at a professionally inventoried estate sale; both prices are reasonable to the seller and both create different opportunities for the buyer.
What you’ll find at designer & vintage clothing sales
Vintage designer suits and dresses (St. John, Chanel, Escada, Burberry), 1960s and 1970s mod and bohemian dresses, leather jackets (Schott, Avirex, vintage Harley-Davidson), vintage Levi's denim from the 1970s and earlier, vintage Western wear, mid-century cocktail dresses, evening gowns, fur coats (often near-worthless commercially in 2026 but useful for theatrical and creative reuse), genuine alligator and crocodile handbags, scarves (Hermès when you are very lucky), shoes, and costume jewelry that carries the room.
Fair pricing in 2026
Designer pieces price by the host's research depth. Leather jackets price $40–$180 commonly. Vintage Levi's denim with the right tab style and selvedge prices $80–$400+. Furs price low because the resale market has collapsed. Cocktail and evening wear prices $20–$80 for dramatic mid-century pieces in good condition. Cross-reference current resale comps before paying full sticker on anything over $100.
How to shop Designer & Vintage Clothing
Bring a tape measure for chest, waist, and inseam measurements; vintage sizing runs small and inconsistent, and most estate sales do not allow trying on. Photograph labels and search them while you shop. Inspect under the arms and along seams for damage; vintage fabrics are unforgiving.
Browse Designer & Vintage Clothing sales by state
Estate Haul currently lists 119 upcoming sales with designer & vintage clothing inventory across all 50 states. The strongest concentrations this season are below — click through to see addresses, dates, and the full listing for each sale.
California
TXTexas
FLFlorida
NJNew Jersey
OHOhio
NYNew York
COColorado
OKOklahoma
ALAlabama
SCSouth Carolina
VAVirginia
AZArizona
Or jump straight to all 50 state pages to browse by location regardless of category.
Related buying guides
For broader context on how to shop estate sales effectively, see the Estate Sale Buyer’s Guide. If you are on the seller side and trying to price designer & vintage clothing for your own sale, start with the Seller’s Guide and the article on how to price moving-sale items in 2026.