📸 Top Shelf Trends Listing Guide

AKA: How to Make Your Closet Look as Good Online as It Does IRL

Whether you're swapping styles, selling your favorites, or just cleaning out your closet with flair, here's how to make your listings stand out—and help your fellow short queens shop smarter.

Step 1: Lights, Camera, Action!

Photos are everything. Great listings start with clear, well-lit, and honest images. Here’s how to make your pieces shine:

✔️ The Must-Haves:

  • At least one photo of you wearing the item.
    Why? Because fit is everything—and seeing it on your body helps other petite shoppers know if it'll work for theirs too.
  • At least 3–5 photos total.
    Include:
    • Front & back on-hanger shots
    • Detail shots (buttons, prints, labels, etc.)
    • A try-on photo showing full outfit or styling idea

✨ Photo Tips:

  • Natural lighting is your BFF.
    Shoot near a window for the most flattering light.
  • Neutral background = focus on the fashion.
    Your mirror selfie is welcome—but make sure the floor isn’t doing the most.
  • No filters, no Photoshop.
    Let the clothes speak for themselves. Authenticity > Facetune.

Example:
✨ A cropped denim jacket photographed on a hanger, a close-up of the buttons, and a full-body mirror selfie styled with high-waisted pants. Chef’s kiss.

Step 2: Fit Check đź’…

Every listing should answer:

“Would this fit someone with a similar body type to me?”

That means:

  • Upload your measurements to your profile (height, inseam, bust, waist, hips—just the essentials, promise).
  • Mention if the item was altered.
    Got it tailored to fit your 26" inseam? Hemmed the sleeves? Spill the tea!

Example:
“These Zara trousers are technically a size S regular, but I had them hemmed to a 26" inseam. For reference, I’m 5'2", 26" waist, and wore them mid-rise.”

Step 3: Give Us the Deets đź“Ź

A good listing includes:

  • Brand & size tag info
  • Your estimated fit (especially if it runs big/small or is vintage)
  • Condition notes (any flaws, pilling, etc.)
  • Styling suggestions if you’re feeling extra!

Example:
“Size XS from Reformation, fits more like a petite small. Worn twice. Perfect with sneakers or heeled boots. Slight fading on the collar—priced accordingly!”

Step 4: Build That Profile đź‘‘

Your profile is more than just a username—it’s your fashion fingerprint. The more you fill out, the better the algorithm can help you match with users who share your vibe (and your inseam).

What to include:

  • Height
  • Basic body measurements
  • Favorite style tags (like “cottagecore queen” or “boss babe fits”)
  • Closet vibes (Are you minimalist chic? Colorful chaos? Label lover?)

Bonus: Having a complete profile boosts your chances