Y’all know I love a good clothing swap. I post as many as I can find and vet each month (I make sure they aren’t scammy, are actually free, etc.), but sometimes you want to do your own. Maybe you are in a fashion niche, a specialty size, or you want to have a specific type of swap.
Here are a few tips that made my clothing swaps a hit:
- Pick a date.
- Pick a location.
- Pick a theme (ladies’ clothes, kids clothes, accessories only).
- Pick a location.
- Secure tables, clothing racks, and hangers to display clothes.
- Arrange a donation partner for leftover items.
When you advertise your swap (either in a Facebook group, on Meetup, via email, however you decide), include any item limitations, such as the number of items. For a smaller swap, a sensible item limit is 5-10 items.
To cultivate the best swap possible, ask attendees to leave the stained or ripped items at home. Clothing should be ready to wear. That means no clothing that is pilled, has broken zippers, or missing buttons.
No used undergarments- for hygiene reasons. You may want to ok new undergarments or socks; that’s up to you.
On the day of, arrive early to set up tables and any clothing racks. Extra hangers may be helpful; some people may not bring clothes on hangers.
Sort clothes as they arrive, by size and category, depending on how organized your swap is. This also gives you the chance to weed out anything that is not in good shape. These items can be donated or returned to the person who brought it.
