Girls' Night: Clothing Swap

What girl didn't love dressing up in their mom's dresses and shoes growing up? Looking for something different for your next girls' night? Organize a Girls' Night Clothing Swap.
 

 

I love clothing swaps, especially ones where I'm "raiding" my friends' closets. For me, a clothing swap isn't just about acquiring more stuff. It's also an opportunity to get to know my friends better (stories range from who gave someone a dress, where the item was originally scored, to what event(s) the item was worn to).
 

I can't wait for the next girls' night/clothing swap. I have two entire crates of vintage clothes that I didn't have time to go through before last night's swap.
 

Tips for a organizing a clothing swap

• Collect shopping bags so that girls can stash their scores and transport them home.
• Save hangers from the dry cleaners so that girls can display clothing.
• Clear off flat spaces so that accessories can be easily displayed.
• Close curtains or blinds before girls arrive.
• Prop a full length mirror (or two) against a wall.
• Offer a signature cocktail or other beverage to start to give girls the opportunity to meet each other and to catch up.

 

Tips for a attending a clothing swap

• Bring clean (freshly laundered) items with lots of wear left.
• If you don't think you have anything to swap, take a quick look at accessories (purses, hats, gloves, and scarves), jewelry, or shoes. You may find items you have forgotten.
• Think of who is attending when making selections.
• Go with an idea of what your closet needs and start there during the swap.

 

Last night's clothing swap was perfectly timed. Since the pregnancy I have a different body type, leaving my cocktail dresses and evening gowns distant memories. This left me with a dilemma of what to wear to a wedding this weekend. Clothing swap to the rescue! I now have a lovely fitted floor length gown. (I also picked up a fun sun dress, a dress for work, a couple of skirts, a few casual tops, and a scarf.)
 

Have you hosted a clothing swap?
Got any tips?
 

Ciao Bella!

Eden

 

Credits: All layouts designed by and images taken by Eden Hensley Silverstein for The Road to the Good Life.