It's spring, and that means it's time to break out the warm weather wardrobe. We all seem to find a few pieces in our wardrobe that just aren't cutting it anymore, so now is the perfect time to host a clothing swap with friends.
A clothing swap is a great way to give good clothes a new lease on
life, even if that life is no longer with you. But if you're looking for
something a little more than the typical girls-night-in clothing swap, here are 5 great themes that can make your fashion swap fantastic.
Tea Time
Remember when you were a kid and you dressed up and had tea parties?
Well it's time to bring that sentiment back! Get together with the
girls, swap clothes, and then immediately dress up in your new duds for a
fashionable tea party complete with organic teas and treats.
Make it a Charity Event
Instead of just swapping clothes, think of ways you can help out a
favorite charitable organization. If you'd like to support a clothing
drive, have everyone bring one bag of items for the swap and another for
the charity. Or if you want to raise money for your charity, you could
ask swappers for a pay-what-you-can donation.
Secret Swap
This twist on Secret Santa is simple, fun, and personal. Before the
party, have each of the guests draw names. The name a guest draws is the
name of the person they must create an outfit for. If your guests are
crafty, you can even include measurements to allow them to tailor
clothes. The day of the party, each Secret Swapper will bestow the gift
of an outfit on another swapper.
A Twist on a Swap
How much did you love playing Twister as a kid? Indulge in a little
nostalgia by using the spinner to determine who gets to choose which
items at your clothing swap. Create zones for different items--for
example, blue for accessories, yellow for dresses, red for tops, and
green for bottoms. Then give each guest a chance to spin for their
choice of items, repeating until all items have been claimed. And you
could also play a game or two of Twister while you're at it . . . just
for old times sake.
Poker Swap
Like to play a little Teas Hold 'Em with the girls? Maybe it's time to
play for clothes instead of cash. Picture it: I'll see your studded
bracelet and raise you a concert tee. At the end of the night, someone
could stand to win a whole new wardrobe.
If none of these options are for you, get creative and come up with your own way to make your clothing swap fresh and fun.
