Inside Modo: Five Pieces That Sell Faster Than You'd Think

People often assume the most expensive pieces sell the fastest.

Sometimes they do.

But after nearly 20 years of consigning clothing at Modo, we've learned that some of the quickest-selling items aren't the flashiest or the most expensive. They're simply the pieces people are genuinely excited to wear.

Here are a few things that almost always catch our customers' attention.

1. A Great Linen Shirt

Every spring and summer, we're reminded how much people love linen.

An easy button-down, relaxed top, or lightweight dress in a beautiful linen fabric rarely sits around for long. Customers appreciate natural fibers, especially when they're well made and easy to wear.

Bonus points if it's neutral, striped, or in a beautiful earthy color.

2. Interesting Jackets

A great jacket can completely change an outfit.

We're talking about denim jackets, chore coats, lightweight utility jackets, quilted layers, cropped blazers, and pieces with interesting details.

People may come in looking for jeans—but it's often the jacket that goes home with them.

3. Comfortable Shoes

Shoes that people can actually walk in are some of our favorite things to put out.

Beautiful leather sandals, Birkenstocks, quality sneakers, everyday boots, and comfortable loafers tend to find new homes quickly.

Portland style has always been practical, and our customers appreciate shoes that work just as well for walking Alberta Street as they do for everyday life.

4. Great Bags

You don't have to spend designer-level money to find a bag that feels special.

Interesting leather bags, crossbody styles, woven textures, and everyday totes consistently catch people's attention.

A good bag often becomes the finishing piece that pulls an outfit together.

5. Pieces With Personality

Sometimes it's impossible to predict exactly why something sells.

A colorful print.

An unusual silhouette.

Beautiful embroidery.

An incredible texture.

The perfect vintage sweater.

Those are often the pieces people can't stop thinking about after they leave the shop.

What They All Have in Common

If these pieces have one thing in common, it's this:

They earn their place in someone's closet.

They're wearable.

They're well made.

They're interesting without feeling complicated.

And they make getting dressed a little easier—or a little more fun.

That's exactly what we hope people find every time they walk into Modo.

If you're thinking about consigning, these are the kinds of pieces we're always excited to see.

Because sometimes the piece you almost leave behind is exactly the one someone else has been hoping to find.