5 Tips for Hosting a Fun Style Swap Party
A style swap party is fun. Everyone gets to clean out their closets, have some yummy snacks, and score some free fresh looks from their friends, family and neighbors.
However, the party can turn into a mob resembling a clearance sale at Nordstrom Rack the day after Thanksgiving if some guidelines aren’t established. Here’s some tips to know ahead of time so you and your guests can make the most of the swapping.
- Bring gently loved pieces that they wouldn’t have any problem getting consigned at a reputable resale shop. This means no faded items, piling sweaters, or dysfunctional elastic gatherings, zippers or buttons (unless you know that more than half your guests like to sew/repair their own clothes).
- Keep some of your clothes with price tags. Items that still have tags and were bought for a decent amount of moolah– say over $60, consider consigning them so there are no regrets later.
- Shoes are swap-worthy. Shoes are only okay IF the soles are not very scuffed/worn out and you can read the brand name at least partially, on the outside and or, inside of the shoe. Also, it should go without saying, but there should be no footprint sweat stains in the shoe – most noticeable in open-toe shoes Yes, that’s gross, but sometimes when people are in a rush/excited about cleaning out their closet getting cleaned out, these details are overlooked.
- Be careful swapping light colors. Light or white – colored items may have yellowed with sweat stains under the armpit, around the inside of the collar. It’s another one of those details that can be overlooked in the process of overhauling your closet. Yes, it’s also ewww – inspiring, but can be embarrassing after you try to swap it without realizing it.
- Keep it organized. Have recycled shopping bags for people to bring their items home in.
I hope you found these tips helpful. So many years ago, I worked at a consignment shop and these are some of their reasons for not taking items. I think they can easily be applied for having a successful style swap party. Did you know that I offer the Style Swap Party as part of my consulting services? Want more details? Drop me a line.
Have fun and happy swapping!
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