Well, today I spent a little time searching for things to do with my old clothes and this is what I've found:
Organize a clothes swap.
- Invite your friends & ask your friends to invite their friends
- About 10-15 people is the goal - aim for all shapes & sizes
- If you are hosting the swap at your house, make sure you have at least two full-length mirrors available
- For those of us who are modest, make sure there are other rooms available to dress and undress. If this isn't possible, remind people they can wear a body suit or bathing suit underneath their clothing if they wish.
- Clothes swaps can be seasonal, but they don't have to be: The best clothes swaps have all seasons clothing.
- If two people want the same item, you can have fun with this by either a coin toss, or have a friendly little bidding war or having each person model the item of clothing and have a vote (do this only if you're sure there won't be hard feelings).
- If you have second thoughts about an item you have up for grabs - speak up quickly. A simple "Hmm, I'm not so sure I'm ready to give that up yet," should suffice, before someone else gets too attached to the item.
- Be prepared - for a good time! You'll be surprised how much fun you'll have with a group of women trying on clothing!
This would work just as well with children's clothing, and don't forget your hubby's clothes...
6 comments:
I've done this for soccer teams - never thought of it for me. Great idea.
This sounds like fun!
That's a cute idea, Brenda!
When I was in high school, my sister, my mom and I would share one another's clothes! Now I have my mom look through my giveaway pile before donating them. My closet is WAY too full, I need to go through it again.
Great way to get the girls together for a good time!
The kids and I purge pretty regularly...I've been after my husband for so long to get rid of some things. I may have to take matters into my own hands...
Fun idea!
Great ideas!
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