Want new clothes without spending a dime? Host a clothes swap! Uma has this party at least once a year and it is a big hit, even when the economy isn't in the toilet.
Here's what you do:
1. Invite your girlfriends to bring all their unwanted clothes to your house.
2. Create sections for dresses, pants, jeans, t-shirts, etc.
3. Everyone should draw a number to determine who goes first, second, third, etc. for the first round. This should only go one round to ensure each participant gets at least one thing they love.
4. Once each lady has had a chance to choose one favorite item, drop the formality and let the free-for-all begin.
5. When it's all over pack up the left overs and haul 'em over to your nearest Salvation Army (or any donation center). Get your friends to help you with this part. Be sure to pick up a receipt for all your donations and save it for tax time - your donations will be tax-deductable.
You don't have to limit it to just clothes. Add jewelry, books, shoes -- anything in good condition with the potential to be of interest to your friends.
Make your clothes swap especially awesome by having delicious treats available. Get your friends to contribute cheap champagne for mimosas. If you have a friend who likes to cook ask her to make something. If you have a friend who lives close to Trader Joe's ask her to pick up some of that tasty three layer dip.
Clothes swaps are a great way to get new-to-you outfits and spend time with your friends for practically no money at all.
*Check out the great dress I got from the last clothes swap, which my friends call my "Michelle Obama" dress. How much did a spend? ZERO!*
Here's what you do:
1. Invite your girlfriends to bring all their unwanted clothes to your house.
2. Create sections for dresses, pants, jeans, t-shirts, etc.
3. Everyone should draw a number to determine who goes first, second, third, etc. for the first round. This should only go one round to ensure each participant gets at least one thing they love.
4. Once each lady has had a chance to choose one favorite item, drop the formality and let the free-for-all begin.
5. When it's all over pack up the left overs and haul 'em over to your nearest Salvation Army (or any donation center). Get your friends to help you with this part. Be sure to pick up a receipt for all your donations and save it for tax time - your donations will be tax-deductable.
You don't have to limit it to just clothes. Add jewelry, books, shoes -- anything in good condition with the potential to be of interest to your friends.
Make your clothes swap especially awesome by having delicious treats available. Get your friends to contribute cheap champagne for mimosas. If you have a friend who likes to cook ask her to make something. If you have a friend who lives close to Trader Joe's ask her to pick up some of that tasty three layer dip.
Clothes swaps are a great way to get new-to-you outfits and spend time with your friends for practically no money at all.
*Check out the great dress I got from the last clothes swap, which my friends call my "Michelle Obama" dress. How much did a spend? ZERO!*
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