In 2021, I started actively listing clothing on Poshmark. I shared what you need to know to get started on your own Poshmark closet right here on DIVINE. It is a relatively simple platform, and it is even easier when you use the app to list. I started by listing my late sister’s clothing that still had price tags or looked brand new. I watched copious numbers of YouTube videos to learn about listing, tips and tricks, and by the end of 2021, I sold over 100 items.
By year two, my interest started to wane. I spent less time adding to my own closet and mostly just shared my listings or other resellers. I was in the process of moving due to a renovation in 2023, and most of the items that I listed or would have listed ended up in storage. The following year wasn’t much better. In 2025, when I realized that I could start adding collectibles to my Poshmark closet, my interest was rekindled and my sales went from eight the previous year to 30. Although I was happy with the progress, my goal is to get rid of my inventory, not to acquire more.
There are many people that make a living on resale platforms. They scour vintage shops, Goodwill, Value Village, rummage sales and other thrift shops looking for the coveted designer items that are in like new condition or “New With Tags”. I’m not making a career of it. I’m simply trying to get rid of collectibles, clothing, shoes, bags and anything else that is taking up unnecessary space in my home. When you are trying to combine three people’s lives into one space and you don’t have a storage locker, you need to be strategic.
I decided that 2026 is going to be the year that I get through most of the items in my inventory and in January, I decided that instead of watching other resellers’ videos, I would turn to AI. Poshmark is search based, so Google Gemini made the most sense. Since 2026 began, I have sold 14 listings. To give some context, that is almost half of what I sold in all of 2025 in just over one month. AI works and it helped me “glow up” my Poshmark closet. This is not a sponsored article – this just came from my own trial and error. Here is what I learned:
Why Gemini?
AI has become a trusted helper for many people. I personally use AI for my to-do lists, help with prioritizing, as an editor (ChatGPT is great with editing feedback. In fact, this article was written by me, but proofed by ChatGPT). When it comes to search though, Google is a pro at that, so that is why I decided to go with Gemini. I felt it would be the best platform when thinking about search terms.
How to Use Google Gemini to Start Refreshing Your Poshmark Closet
If you have been on Poshmark for more than three months, you may have some older listings that you need to refresh. I have never taken the time to do this. One of the tips Gemini supplied was that I should relist these items. Poshmark rewards “New Listings.” I used Gemini to rewrite old, stale descriptions so they feel fresh to the algorithm. I immediately noticed a difference. I sold a pair of pants that had been in my closet since 2021.
You do have to do a little bit of work. Copy and paste your title, price and listing into Gemini. Ask it not just to rewrite your listing, but to add tags that will help with search. I even ask it to take a look at my current price and see if I should revise it. It usually suggests higher than I listed the item at. I use the pricing suggestions about 50% of the time. I am not looking for this to be a job – it’s a decluttering hobby. I will turn down insultingly low offers, but my goal is ultimately to get these items out of my place.
Make New Listings Easier
When I am adding items to my Poshmark closet, I take two quick photos. One to show what the item looks like and then a close up of the tag (brand/materials). I upload the photos into Gemini, ask it to write a listing, and within seconds, it will give me suggested copy and a selling price with rationale. It is hit or miss when it comes to the tags. Sometimes I have to remind Gemini to supply those. Once I have the details, that’s my cue to steam the clothing and properly list it in the app.
Day to Day Questions
Gemini has become my “closet consultant”. Anytime I have a question, I pop it in and in seconds I have the answer. Like many platforms, Poshmark’s algorithm changes. I wondered if I should still share my own listings and if it helps. According to Gemini, it’s still a must. If I’m not sure if something is worth my listing effort, I ask Gemini and I get an unbiased answer. I also found some hidden gems in my “inventory” like vintage Pringle of Scotland cashmere sweaters. I learned a fair market price for them based on their condition.
I also developed a selling strategy. I decided, based on the current polar vortex, that I should focus on listing cashmere sweaters (I had a large stockpile). Thanks to Gemini, I landed on posting one per day with two to three on the weekends. That helps the algorithm recognize that I have an active closet. I also asked if I could sell more of my collectibles since Valentine’s Day is coming up. It was a calculated yes. Instead of listing new items, I relisted a select number of figurines, and I ended up selling two in less than a week.
Final Thoughts
There are many ways to use AI to help with whatever resell platform you use. It will give you tips on how to package your items. From the beginning, I took care with packing everything from wrapping clothing in tissue to enclosing a thank you card. It is also important to send your sold items off as quickly as possible. Being a fast shipper is also important to Poshmark. Gemini reminds me of this, and I may or may not have told him/her/them off once or twice for sharing useless information with me.
My plan for now is to relist the items that are over 90 days old – maybe five a day and to list at least one item. Gemini pushes Closet Clear Outs, but so far, I’ve had no luck. Basically, once or twice a week, if you drop your prices 10% or more, Poshmark will notify your listing likers and offer them discounted shipping. Everyone is different but I’m not going to use that tool anymore. I will look at bundling strategies next, but my “death pile” still has about 100 items. Wish me luck and if you’re staring at your own “death pile,” consider this your sign.
