- 1). Search for websites that offer wholesale to the public, or drop-shipping capabilities. Such websites for apparel include ApparelforU and Wholesale Clothing Island. Wholesale to the public offers an affordable alternative to retail shopping for individuals.
- 2). Obtain a wholesale license by visiting your local chamber of commerce or state department of revenue website.
- 3). Use your wholesale license to gain access to wholesale vendors who only sell privately. Such sites include Wholesale Fashion Square and Lingerie Wholesale Outlet.
- 4). Determine whether or not you want to purchase apparel in bulk or by individual items. Sites like Wholesale Clothing Island offer the ability to purchase apparel items one garment at a time with a minimum order of $150, as of 2010. Purchasing bulk items is an option for store owners.
- 5). Order wholesale apparel shipments from multiple sources at first, to decide which companies suit you best. Different companies offer different qualities of apparel, making the search for the ideal distributor a lengthy process.
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