Navigating Depop
Depop is where you can find the trendiest upcycled items from people who share your style. With spring in full swing, Depop is the perfect place to shop spring trends at reasonable prices. Navigating the site can seem daunting, especially if you don’t know what to look for. The key to finding the best pieces on Depop comes with knowing what keywords and hashtags to search for to make your spring and summer closet pop.
The Depop Community Instagram is a great place to start when shopping on Depop. On this page, the company posts featured sellers for you to shop from. Here, you can find sellers that fit your vibe, and you can shop their page from there. Depop’s like feature allows you to view what your favorite sellers have liked on other people’s pages, which introduces you to more items that fit your style. Going through who your favorite accounts follow is also a good way to find similar sellers that suit your style.
When it comes to searching for the coolest items, always include the word “vintage” before your search. This brings up items in the algorithm that are vintage or vintage-inspired. Searching this way introduces you to the vintage-inspired pieces that are trending this season as well. You should also search by brand. Many times sellers list items that look as if they are from name brands, and will use the brand’s hashtag. From Chanel to House of Sunny, you’ll find listings of the best brands and brand-inspired items.
Trends
Bright Colors and Prints
The spring and summer trend forecast shows an influx of bright colors and prints. Bright greens, blues, yellows, purples and pinks are EVERYTHING this season. Groovy psychedelic prints are everywhere, radiating 70s and Y2K vibes. The best printed pieces to look for are flared pants and halter tops and dresses. To find these items on Depop, search what the basic definition of the item is (i.e. “flared pants,” “halter top,” “halter dress”) followed or preceded by various combinations of terms like “Y2K,” “psychedelic,” “printed,” “70s,” or “groovy”. When looking for printed halters, search for halter bathing suit tops, you’ll find the best prints and can wear them as shirts! For finding colorful men’s clothing, I recommend searching terms like “hawiian shirt”, “70s button up,” “colored denim,” and “colored corduroys.” Searching by decade will bring you to the best patterns and cuts for your spring and summer wardrobe.
Matching Sets
Matching sets, whether they’re cute and fun or comfy and cozy, make for an easy and cute addition to your closet. Depop is a great place to find vintage and vintage-inspired sets. To find these sets on Depop, try searching “vintage tracksuit,” “sweat set,” “loungewear set,” “two piece vintage set,” “co-ord set”, and “sweatsuit”. These keywords will bring up comfy sets, many handmade, and the trendiest tops with matching bottoms. With Y2K trends making a comeback, adding a Juicy tracksuit and a little top and skirt set to your closet will bring your wardrobe to the next level.
Chunky Jewelry
Speaking of taking your wardrobe to the next level, accessories can make your outfit that much trendier. Depop is good for more than just clothing, as there’s plenty of handmade and vintage jewelry and accessories on the site. Chunky jewelry has replaced delicate pieces in accessory trends, and you can find the best statement necklaces, rings, and earrings on Depop. To find the most stylish jewelry, use keywords like “beaded necklace,” “statement ring,” “chunky gold,” “gemstone ring,” “y2k jewelry”, and “Martha Calvo” for designer-inspired pieces. Beaded necklaces, chunky gold jewelry, and statement rings are hot this season, and you can shop all these items on Depop.
Knit Pieces
We are expecting to see a lot of knitted pieces this spring and summer, and no, not chunky sweaters. House of Sunny has popularized knit dresses, tops, and skirts, and you can find dupes and similar knit items on Depop. To find knit and crochet clothing pieces, search “vintage knit,” “crochet,” “handmade knit/crochet,” followed by the type of clothing item you’re looking for (i.e. “knit halter,” “crochet bucket hat,” etc.). If you are looking for a crochet or knit dress, browse beach cover-ups to find some hidden gems!
Wide and Flared Denim
It’s official: skinny jeans have shown themselves out, and wide and flared legs have entered the scene. To search trendy jean cuts on Depop, search “wide leg denim,” “flare denim,” “70s bellbottoms,” “baggy 90s denim,” and “deadstock denim” for a more vintage look. This advice applies to men’s jeans as well, and Depop is chalk full of vintage men’s Levi’s. It is also helpful to narrow your denim search by size. Keep in mind that vintage sizing is a bit different, so always ask the seller for measurements before buying.
Platform Shoes
Platform sneakers, sandals, and boots-while giving you an extra inch or two-are super in this season. Brands like Doc Martens, Superga, and Naked Wolf have popularized the chunky shoe trend, and you can find all of these brands and more on Depop. To shop platform shoes, search “platforms,” “Naked Wolf,” and “chunky sneakers/sandals/boots/loafers.” You’ll be able to find a lot of designer and off-brand dino-stompers to complete your closet.
And for those interested in shopping the men’s section……
Bomber & Windbreaker jackets
Search “levi, ”“puma,” or any other popular brand + “vintage bomber jackets” or “windbreaker jackets” and you’ll find tons of options.
1970s Vibe
This trend is all about natural fabrics: suede, linen, cotton, etc. Moving away from fast-fashion materials in the hunt for high-quality vintage, we will see the vest trend continuing into the summer, the revival of fringe, and the appearance of timeless all-linen outfits. For this trend, search “70s” + fabric type.
Warm-weather layering
This trend will be all the rage this summer, with large-pattern florals and bright colors, this trend transgresses gender boundaries. Search “vintage 90s,” “esprite,” “floral button-up,” “70s button-up.”
From basics to statement pieces, Depop carries a unique arrangement of vintage, handmade, and up-cycled items that will make your wardrobe pop. With the right keywords and accounts to follow, your feed will be filled with styles hand-picked for you. Better yet, you can sell and trade items in your closet on the platform. Stay tuned for a guide to selling on Depop!