An income as a stay-at-home mum: selling second-hand clothes on Vinted
Quick answer: as a stay-at-home mum, selling second-hand clothes on Vinted is one of the most flexible ways to build an income from home: in short sessions, on your own schedule, with no stock to buy if you do consignment. Nothing is guaranteed, but the method is clear. This page explains how to go about it and what to check first.
It draws on the method of the Dresskool Vinted course and on the public rules of the Vinted help centre.
Why this activity fits family life
Selling on Vinted breaks down into small tasks: taking photos, writing a listing, answering a message, preparing a parcel. You can fit them in during naps, school hours or in the evening, with no fixed hours and no commute. For the step-by-step method, read launching your shop on Vinted.
Where to start, without buying stock
Start with your wardrobe and your children's, then, if you want to go further, consignment: friends or neighbours entrust their clothes to you, you sell them and keep a commission. The guide getting started with no budget details the method.
How much can you expect?
We give no income figures: it depends on your niche, the quality of your listings, your consistency and the time you have. The guide extra income with Vinted explains how to set a realistic goal and track it.
What to check before you start
Your status. Selling your personal belongings is not a professional activity; buying to resell, doing consignment or selling regularly to earn an income is. Vinted reports to the tax authorities the accounts that exceed 30 sales or €2,000 in a year. The tax guide details the French micro-entreprise (sole trader) regime.
Your rights and benefits. The effect of an income on your situation (CAF, France Travail, etc.) depends on your case: check with these bodies or on service-public.fr before you start.
Try it for free, or go straight to the full course
The introduction and module 1 are free. If you have already made up your mind, the full course is €79, in one payment or in 3 payments with no fees.
Buy the course, €79 See the free lessonsFrequently asked questions
Can you earn an income as a stay-at-home mum?
Yes, selling second-hand clothes lets you work from home, on your own schedule, with just a phone. No income is guaranteed: it depends on your niche, the quality of your listings and the time you put in.
What income can you make from home when you have children?
Selling on Vinted is done in short sessions (photos, listings, messages, parcels), which fits family schedules. You can start with your own wardrobe, or your children's, without buying any stock.
Do you have to declare this income?
Selling your personal belongings is not a professional activity. Buying to resell, doing consignment or selling regularly to earn an income is, and it requires a status, most often the micro-entreprise (sole trader). Vinted reports to the tax authorities the accounts that exceed 30 sales or €2,000 per year.
Does it change my benefits or my rights?
It may depend on your situation. Before you start, check with the relevant bodies (CAF, France Travail, service-public.fr): we cannot answer on your behalf.
Can you start without buying stock?
Yes: consignment lets you sell other people's clothes without buying stock, and your own wardrobe can serve as a starting point.
Is there a course to get started at your own pace?
Yes: the Dresskool course (€79 one time, lifetime access) is followed at your own pace, with one mission per module. The introduction and module 1 are free so you can try it.