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# Bridesmaid Dress Trade-Ins
Trade in Your Old Wedding Season Dresses for a New LBD with NewlyMaid

By Souzan Michael | Published 2011-07-05 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newlymaid-dress
References: [refinery29](http://www.refinery29.com/got-an-ugly-bridesmaid-dress-newlymaid-can-help-make-it-wearable) & [newlymaid](http://www.newlymaid.com/)

NYC-based company NewlyMaid has created a system that allows former bridesmaids to trade in their old worn [bridesmaid dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bridal-guestof-collection) for a discount on a NewlyMaid dress.

 With so many [nuptials to attend](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bridal-shopping), who can forget about the gawking at (usually) horrible bridesmaids dresses that comes with being a wedding guest? Ladies, rejoice, because NewlyMaid specializes in no-fuss, chic black sheaths. In other words, the perfect little black dress.

All you have to do is create a NewlyMaid account, then package and send in your [old dress](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/primark-swap-shop). If your bridesmaid dress is in good condition, you'll receive an email saying it was accepted and you'll get a discount on your next online purchase. Finally, start browsing and you're sure to find the perfect NewlyMaid dress for you.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.7/10
- Popularity: 74% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Weddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/weddings)

## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Wedding Dress Recycling:** Opportunities exist for companies to create platforms that allow individuals to trade in their old wedding season dresses for new items.
- **Sustainable Fashion:** There is potential for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry by offering alternatives to traditional bridesmaid dresses, such as chic black sheaths.
- **Online Fashion Marketplaces:** The rise of online marketplaces like NewlyMaid presents opportunities for companies to create platforms that facilitate buying, selling, and trading of clothing items.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Fashion:** Fashion industry professionals can explore innovative ways of recycling or repurposing old bridesmaid dresses.
- **E-commerce:** Companies in the e-commerce industry can develop platforms for trading, buying, and selling pre-owned clothing items.
- **Sustainability:** The sustainability industry can promote the idea of wedding dress recycling and encourage the use of eco-friendly materials in fashion.

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