Thursday, July 9, 2009

Clothes Swap Party

I've decide that I want to do a Clothes Swap Party.  I've been thinking about it for a few weeks and get more excited about the possibility the more I think about it.  I know that I have lots of clothes that I don't wear but are in good condition.  I have a hard time donating everything that doesn't fit because I feel like I wasted money.  Well, if exchange clothes or accessories with other women, then it wasn't a total waste of money.  So, this is a heads up to all of the ladies out there who are in the area or will be in the area, that I am planning to have a party to swap out clothes and accessories sometime in September.  I'll be asking that everyone bring at least ten items; more would be welcome, and probably, easy to find in every woman's closet.  I've been going through my closet and have found about 50 items (clothes, shoes, jewelry, purses, wallets).  There are some items that I don't really wear because I lack the occasion or the extra 10 pounds don't quite fit in them (I'll be fixing this before long...the rest of the summer should be less hectic).  My plan right now is to donate any remaining items to charity - women finding jobs (they need work clothes for interviews and the weeks before the first paycheck) and battered women's shelters (they probably left with little so as not to arouse suspicion; their first priority would be children's safety).  We'll have food, drinks, music, clothes, and accessories.  I also will be asking for any leftover or unused perfumes; it would be great if everyone got to leave with a new scent that they like rather than keeping one that they are tired of or don't care for.  If anyone is interested in attending or donating items, please let me know.  I also welcome any ideas.  I hope that others are as excited about free "clothes" as I am, and that this will go as I envision it.  I see this also as a time of fun and fellowship because I will be inviting guests to bring along a friend with their items.  The more people and items that walk in the door, the more possibilities there are for us to choose from.

1 comment:

The Schwauschs said...

Hey Mary! When is your swap going to be? I am sure I have some clothes I just really want to get rid of! =) Also yes I would love the coupons, lets plan lunch again soon, I think Leah will be cooking at least 3 more weeks! Let me know!