How to Hold a Fashion Swap Party
With the rising costs of fashion, it makes sense to recycle your old clothes. Holding a fashion-swap party, or a swishing party, with your friends is a great way to get new-to-you clothing and accessories and clean out your closet at the same time. Holding a fashion-swap party is simple, and it can be a lot of fun.
- Difficulty:
- Moderately Easy
Instructions
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Make a guest list for your swishing party. Try to include several groups of like-size people.
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Ask your guests to bring at least one item but more if possible. Ask them to not limit their choices to clothing. Accessories, shoes, handbags, unused makeup or anything fashionable. Books and videos on makeup application, color or fashion choices are also good ideas.
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Set guidelines on the quality of the fashion-swap items. Ask them to bring up-to-date fashions that are clean and in good condition.
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Prepare a fitting room. Someone may want to try on an article of clothing before choosing to swap.
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Keep it fair so one person doesn't leave with an armload and another empty handed. One idea is to have them draw numbers, and select an item when their number is called. If someone else wants the item they've chosen, then they can object and try to make a deal with her. If someone brought three items, then they would have three choices.
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Separate the clothing and accessories as your guests arrive into categories, such as value, type and size.
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Tips & Warnings
Serve your guests refreshments, such as crackers, cheese and sparkling water.
Play some kicky music to set the mood.
Download a swishing invitation at the Swishing website.
