The collegiate fashion pieces that will earn you the most money on reselling platforms

• Leather bomber jackets top the list, selling for £49.99 on average 

• Collegiate sweatshirts and plaid blazers both earn sellers £36.05 on the second-hand market, tying for second place 

• Varsity jackets secure the third spot with sellers receiving £31.91 on average 

New research has revealed which collegiate clothing items hold their value best when you’re clearing out your wardrobe.
 

Research from clothing brand Superdry analysed thousands of listings on eBay for used collegiate clothing items, such as pleated skirts, skater dresses, and polo shirts, to determine which ones have the highest median resale value.
 

Leather bomber jackets top the list with a median resale value of £49.99, which is almost 40% higher than the fourth-ranked item. The jackets maintain their value better than any other collegiate fashion pieces by a substantial margin. Fashion buyers seem happy to splurge on these second-hand items thanks to their exceptional durability and style that refuses to go out of fashion despite years of changing trends.
 

Research found collegiate sweatshirts and plaid blazers tied for second place with identical median resale prices of £36.05. Both garments have proven their staying power in the fashion stakes, reflecting the timeless appeal of preppy fashion.
 

The classic varsity jacket, a symbol of American college athletics for generations, secured third place with a median resale value of £31.91. Buyers are still eager for these iconic pieces on the second-hand market, which work just as well paired with jeans today as they did decades ago.
 

Coming in fourth place, cable knit cardigans sell for a median price of £23.42 on resale platforms. Their classic styling and versatility make them a strong performer on the second-hand market, with shoppers appreciating how these knits can be layered up in winter or thrown over summer outfits.
 

Varsity hoodies claimed fifth place, with sellers earning a median £22.79 per item. Though more casual than some higher-ranked college-inspired pieces, these comfy yet stylish staples clearly maintain their appeal when it comes to second-hand sales.
 

Denim jackets ranked sixth with a median resale price of £22.53. Not only have denim jackets been a wardrobe staple for decades, but they also maintain their fashionable status after years of wear and tear, and in some cases, they can even look better with age. 

Plaid flannel dresses and tennis sweaters tied for seventh place, both achieving a median resale price of £22.49. Fashion-conscious shoppers continue hunting down these preppy classics on second-hand sites throughout the seasons.
 

Rugby shirts placed eighth, with a median resale price of £22.38. Their combination of comfort, durability and athletic styling keeps the sales strong for sellers of these second-hand items.
 

Sweater vests ranked ninth, with a median resale value of £21.80. Whether you wear them with t-shirts in spring or over shirts in autumn, sweater vests are a staple item for the wardrobes of second-hand shoppers.
 

Polo dresses complete the top ten, with a median resale price of £19.99. With the summer months upon us, sustainable shoppers will be eager to get their hands on these preppy dresses, which pair perfectly with trainers for a casual yet put-together look.