5 Reasons to Host a Clothing Swap
Posted in Your Money on 19. Sep, 2009
Have you ever been to a clothing swap? They’re fantastic. I had one at my house last fall, and it was a huge success. You can do a clothing swap for adult or kid clothing – whatever you and your friends can come up with. I haven’t done a kids’ clothing swap yet, but I think it would be a great way to procure some “new” things for my girls next season.
Not familiar with the idea? It’s pretty much what it sounds like. Friends gather together, bring clothes they no longer want, and the everyone goes through the clothes to find what works for them. There are many, many ways to go about this, and you can be as organized or as disorganized as you’d like to be. I did some research before hosting mine, and read posts on many different ways to approach it. Some folks like to have an organized system with tickets or some sort of way to keep track of what they bring and what they take away, while others have a free-for-all.
Not sure about it? Here are 5 reasons why having a clothing swap is a great idea.
- First and foremost, you can get some “new” clothes. People get rid of clothing for all sorts of reasons – no longer fits, picky about the style, sick of wearing it, etc. Just because someone is sick of those cute maternity jeans they wore their entire pregnancy doesn’t mean you won’t love them yourself the next time around.
- You can get rid of your old things all at once. Keep in mind that there are usually leftover clothes at a swap, so not everything is taken by your friends. The best way to handle this: have someone volunteer to swing by Goodwill and drop off what people do not take with them.
- It’s a great opportunity to get friends together. A clothing swap is great because you can invite plenty of friends, have lots to talk about, and it’s a great reason to get together with everyone. Any excuse to see my girlfriends is reason enough for me!
- Food. Ah, let’s not forget that some sort of goodies must be involved. At my exchange, I prepared chocolate fondue and had each guest bring something to dip. What could be better than good food and good friends?
- Lastly, we all know it’s hard work running a household – this makes it easier. I’d love some new clothes, but I also need a new stove right now. And I’m already getting tired of seeing the same shirts over and over again on my younger daughter – the same shirts her sister wore over and over again! A clothing swap is a great way to refresh your clothing options without spending a dime. Now, who doesn’t like that?
- Grace
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