Does ThredUp Have Men’s Clothes? What You’ll Actually Find
Short answer: yes. Longer answer: the men’s inventory is a small enough slice of ThredUp’s catalog that I almost stopped checking after month two.
I’ve been using ThredUp as both a buyer and a closet clean-out channel for roughly two years, and I get this question in my inbox constantly from friends shopping for husbands, brothers, and themselves. So does ThredUp have men’s clothes? It does, but if you’re expecting the same 1.5-million-item sprawl that exists on the women’s side, you’re going to be disappointed. If you’re looking for a broader view of where ThredUp fits among resale apps, the Brand Guides hub compares the whole field. For the lived-in experience, read on.
Does ThredUp sell men’s clothes at all? The real catalog size
ThredUp’s men’s category exists and is browsable from the main nav. On the days I’ve checked during the last six months, the men’s section has hovered somewhere around 80,000 to 120,000 active listings depending on the week. Sounds like a lot until you realize the women’s side regularly shows upwards of a million listings at once. That’s roughly a ten-to-one ratio in favor of womenswear, and it shows when you filter down.
For a direct comparison with other platforms, the Thrift Apps breakdown covers who actually stocks depth on the men’s side (spoiler: Grailed and eBay still win for volume).
Which brands actually show up in the men’s section
The brand mix leans heavily casual. Over six months of weekly browsing, here’s what I saw show up most often:
- J.Crew and Banana Republic (the bulk of office-appropriate stuff)
- Levi’s, Uniqlo, and Gap basics
- Patagonia, The North Face, and Columbia outerwear
- Vineyard Vines, Brooks Brothers, and Polo Ralph Lauren in the preppy lane
- Nike, Adidas, and Lululemon on the athleisure front
What I rarely saw: menswear-enthusiast brands like Drake’s, Todd Snyder, Alden, or smaller Japanese labels. If you want those, you need Poshmark Alternative or a dedicated menswear resale platform. ThredUp’s supply is driven by what women put in their Clean Out Kits, and those closets statistically don’t contain a lot of Alden shell cordovan.
Does ThredUp sell men’s clothing in every size?
I’m a 6’1″ guy who wears a 16.5/35 dress shirt and a 32/34 jean. The filter tools work fine for my sizes, though I’ve noticed three patterns worth flagging:
Shirt supply thins fast above a 17 neck. Pant inseams above 34 are scarce. And anything Small-labeled moves quickly, probably because women buy men’s small as oversized. If your sizing is common (M shirt, 32 or 34 waist, 32 inseam), you’ll have options. Outside that band, the Online Thrift Store for Men piece covers platforms with deeper menswear inventory.
Quality and condition: what I actually received
I’ve ordered 14 men’s items from ThredUp over the past two years. Eleven showed up in better condition than listed. Two matched the description. One was a “like new” Patagonia Better Sweater that had visible pilling under the arms and a small pinhole near the hem — I returned it for a credit without friction.
ThredUp’s inspection process catches most major flaws, but “like new” and “excellent” are inconsistent graders across the catalog. I’ve learned to zoom in on every photo before buying and assume a minor condition downgrade from the listed grade.
Where ThredUp men’s actually wins
Two scenarios where I default to ThredUp over anywhere else for menswear:
Basics at throwaway prices. J.Crew oxfords, Uniqlo tees, Gap chinos — these land at $6 to $12 in good shape. Cheaper than outlet, cheaper than Depop shipping, and cheaper than the time cost of sifting thrift bins. I bought four J.Crew oxfords for the price of one new.
Trying a brand before committing. I’d never worn Faherty before and wasn’t going to drop $148 on a shirt sight-unseen. Found one on ThredUp for $22, decided the fabric wasn’t worth the retail price, moved on. That’s a cheaper experiment than any department-store fitting room.
Where ThredUp men’s loses
Tailored clothing is the big miss. Sport coats and suits show up, but the fit photography is flat-lay only, so you’re gambling on shoulder fit and jacket length. I’ve returned two blazers that photographed fine but had obviously been altered to fit someone else’s build. For anything structured, I use Sites Like Thredup options that either photograph on a dress form or let you message the seller first.
The search algorithm also favors recency over relevance. Searching “Barbour” surfaces listings from three years ago with zero stock alongside current ones. You’ll learn to ignore the out-of-stock clutter.
For anyone comparing this directly to eBay’s men’s vintage depth, check my notes in Thredup Review for how ThredUp’s supply model differs from auction-driven platforms.
The verdict
ThredUp has men’s clothes — it’s just not where most guys should start looking. If you’re shopping common sizes, casual brands, and want absurdly low prices on basics you’ll rotate through, it’s a legitimate weekly stop. If you’re shopping tailored menswear, niche brands, or anything above a size 17 shirt, you’ll spend more time sorting than buying. I keep a saved search and check it on Sunday nights; maybe one in four weeks something worth buying comes up. For the other three weeks, I’m on Grailed or eBay. Pick the platform to the job. A sturdy garment steamer like a Handheld Clothes Steamer on Amazon“>handheld steamer is the one accessory that makes any secondhand menswear purchase instantly wearable.
FAQ
Does ThredUp sell men’s clothes new or only used?
Used only. ThredUp occasionally carries items with original tags still attached (labeled “New with Tags”), but these are previously-owned items the seller never wore. There’s no new-with-brand-partnership inventory on the men’s side.
Can I filter ThredUp for only men’s clothing?
Yes. The top nav has a Men’s category, and all the standard filters — size, brand, price, condition — work identically to the women’s side. The only difference is fewer results within each filter.
Does ThredUp have men’s shoes?
It does, but supply is even thinner than clothing. I’ve had better luck with sneakers than with dress shoes. Allen Edmonds and Alden almost never appear; Nike, Adidas, and New Balance show up regularly.
Is ThredUp cheaper than buying men’s clothes at a physical thrift store?
Roughly the same per-item price, but ThredUp saves the hunt. Physical thrifting wins on vintage and tailoring; ThredUp wins on branded basics in your exact size. The Thrift and Resale Fashion comparison breaks down cost-per-find across both models.
