Why Zimmermann belongs in a rental closet
Founded in Sydney by sisters Nicky and Simone Zimmermann, the label is known for lace, broderie, silk and floral prints in romantic shapes. Those dresses suit garden weddings, showers and summer events almost perfectly.
Zimmermann uses its own sizing, from 0 to 4 on most dresses. Send it as it is; we list the label size and the measurements so renters can find the right fit.
Zimmermann is a wedding guest staple. Renters book it for spring and summer weddings, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners and garden parties.
Zimmermann we would love to receive
- Midi and maxi dresses in lace, silk or linen
- Printed and floral dresses
- Mini dresses and matching sets
- Blouses and skirts
- Linen and lace separates
- Dresses in any Zimmermann size
Zimmermann in our rental closet
Donated Zimmermann pieces out on loan or ready to rent right now. See every Zimmermann rental.
Donate or consign?
If cash is the goal, a current Zimmermann piece in excellent condition will sell on a consignment site once the commission comes out. Donating makes more sense when the piece is older, shows some wear, or you would rather see it worn again than sold once. You get an itemized receipt instead of a payout, and the piece keeps earning for charity.
How to send your Zimmermann
- Request a free mailer and tell us what you are sending.
- We mail you a bag with a prepaid USPS label and a short instruction card. Nothing to print, nothing to pay.
- Pack it and drop it at any post office, or hand it to your carrier.
- We check and photograph every piece, and your itemized receipt follows in 5 to 7 business days.
Condition and packing: Normal wear is fine. Include dust bags, boxes or cards if you still have them, empty any pockets, and wrap each piece in a soft cloth before it goes in the mailer.
Where the money goes
Every piece is rented for two weeks at a time, then cleaned and sent out again. Net rental profits are split across the charities on our Honor Roll at year end, and every donor can nominate a charity to the list.
Questions about donating Zimmermann
Is one wear enough reason to donate?
Yes. A dress worn once is exactly what a rental closet needs.
How do renters know which Zimmermann size fits?
Each listing shows the label size plus measurements taken flat, so renters can compare with a dress they already own.
Is donating Zimmermann tax-deductible?
Yes. FashionablyGood is run by OnlyFuego Corporation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. You receive an itemized receipt listing each piece within 5 to 7 business days of it arriving. The IRS asks donors to determine the value themselves, and a qualified appraisal is required if you claim more than $5,000 for one item or a group of similar items. We are not tax advisors, so check with yours.
How do I send my Zimmermann?
Request a mailer. We send you a bag with a prepaid USPS label and a short instruction card, so there is nothing to print and nothing to pay. Drop it at any post office or hand it to your carrier.
What happens after it arrives?
We check it, photograph it and list it for two-week rentals with free shipping both ways. Net rental profits are split across the charities on our Honor Roll at year end, and you can nominate a charity to the list.
Other labels we would love
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