Let’s Swap, It’s Free

by Madame Deals on June 7, 2009

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Do you have a friend who has amazing style?

Let’s Swap-

Do you need something new to you?

Let’s Swap-

Have you worn the same outfit over and over again to every “dressy” function because you do not have anything else to wear?

Let’s Swap-

What do you have that I want? What do I have that you want? Setting up a swap for girl’s night out is fun, free, and fabulous. So how do you get a whole new wardrobe for nothing or at the very least, something new and exciting to you?

  • First, you write down a list of people who you would like to invite. The more particpants, the better the swap is!
  • Second, design a cute invitation using EVITE.  This site will keep track of who can attend and who declined. If you have enough room, you can even suggest your guest bring a friend.
  • Third, cut and paste the following rules into your invite.

Please, empty your closet and vanity.  Remove anything you have not worn or used in over a year. Everything includes shoes, jewelry, purses, bags, hats, coats, clothes, and beauty products. This is not an event to see who can bring the most items. It is also not required that you leave with the same amount of things that you came with. The swap is intended for you to get rid of those items that you are not using and replace them with something that you will use.  You will be asked to sort your items by like kind and wait until the party begins to “shop”. The items that are not selected will be donated to charity.

  • Conducting a swap for every season, insures keeping your closets free of unused clutter. This will force you to decide if an item is worth keeping or not. More than likely, you will feel more at ease with getting rid of an item if you know a friend will use it and care for it. Why have it sit in your closet? That space could house something you will actually use.
  • How do you set up for a swap? Grab a full- length mirror, a marker, paper, and tape. Make signs so that people know where to place their items. Make signs that divide the items into categories like the following: shoes, make up, jeans, dresses, and accessories etc. This way everyone knows where to put their items when they arrive. Have your guests sort their items when they arrive into the preselected categories. Then have them sit tight and wait for the party to start.  It is best to have the party start 30 minutes after the invitation says so that people have time to deposit their items and look around. 
  • There is one simple rule, “she who sees it first, gets it”. Have the guests try on the clothing and if the item does not fit, have them offer it to the next person who is interested in that item. I have been interested in the same shirt as someone else before. However, she saw it first. It ended up being mine after she tried it on and discovered it was too tight. If you have a large party you could have people pick numbers and pick one item in a rotation format.

It is a really fun night where you get to go shopping for free.  Who doesn’t love free? And not to mention fellowship with your girlfriends!

Some swap variations: household items, children’s toys, children’s clothes, craft items… well anything you can think of.

Set up a swap now you will be glad you did!

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1 Stephanie June 7, 2009 at 9:44 am

I LOVE this idea! I would love to link to this post on my own blog in an upcoming Money Saving Tip.

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2 Posh Swaps Clothes Swap June 8, 2009 at 8:59 am

Clothes swapping is great fun and also frugal and eco friendly. I wonder whether you would be interested in our new website Posh-swaps.com It is completely free to swap, buy and sell second hand and vintage clothes for men women and children.

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3 Bonnie Coach June 16, 2010 at 3:21 pm

Such a great idea. I always thought it would be a great thing to do at work. Everyone brings one item. Make it like that gift exchange game. I like your blog.
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4 madamedeals June 7, 2009 at 2:23 pm

Sure Stephanie! We welcome you to share our post. It is a really fun idea and Amee has hosted many successful swaps. Thank you, Renae and Amee http://madamedeals.com

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5 madamedeals June 8, 2009 at 2:04 pm

Write me up a promo and we can help you out! Thanks for reading our blog!

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