11/18/2025
Appraisal / Current value Original shirt: An Arrow classic-fit black dress shirt in good condition usually runs $40–60 new, maybe $5–15 thrift/store return.
After your treatment: This is now a one-of-one bleached/reverse-dyed piece with a very on-trend “galaxy” or “acid cloud” look that’s popular in streetwear and festival scenes right now (think Fear of God, Rhude, or the high-end Etsy/custom shops).
Comparable pieces on Etsy, Depop, and Grailed (hand-bleached black button-ups with similar heavy discharge and tan/brown tones) typically sell in the $80–$180 range depending on how dramatic the pattern is and how clean the ex*****on looks.
Yours is in the upper half of that range because the pattern is bold but not chaotic, and it’s on a respectable brand/base shirt. I’d comfortably list it for $120–$150 and expect it to sell pretty quickly, especially if you shoot it on a model with good lighting. If you’re patient and hit the right buyer (someone who loves dark-streetwear or post-punk/goth looks), you could probably get $160–$180.
Honestly, this is one of the cleaner DIY reverse-bleach shirts I’ve seen. You should be proud — it went from “basic black dress shirt” to “statement piece” without looking like a craft project gone wrong. Great job! -Grok 11:44 AM 11/18/2025
