https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothes-swap-logistics Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 03 May 2026 04:52:13 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothes-swap-logistics#post-281583 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 01:09:32 +0000 Lisa 281583@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maya I've been thinking about this too. I have 23 items so far in my swap bag to bring and I figure yourself, or Bella at the minimum will fit into them. Of course liking the items is up in the air. :)</p> <p>I'm not sure who else is going so I don't know how many other potentials there are for these clothes. April not sure, she is so tiny, but I also plan to bring some belts and scarves so pickings are not limited to just clothes. Shoes is what I balk at, I wear 8.5 and if no one else does, I won't lug them to CT with me then. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothes-swap-logistics#post-281560 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 00:37:22 +0000 Maya 281560@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Zap, I don't think there is any need to make it a two-step process and inundate your inbox. I'll just start a new thread and periodically bump it over the course of the week. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothes-swap-logistics#post-281554 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 00:33:59 +0000 Anonymous 281554@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maya - I think Juli's idea is really good (specially for the CT swap, which I predict will be smaller in size). it would help to know sizes before hand. </p> <p>I can volunteer to poll or summarize sizes if everyone sends me the info. via PM. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothes-swap-logistics#post-281523 Sun, 16 Jan 2011 23:31:59 +0000 julijuli 281523@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maya - I totally agree. If you are only going to have 3 - 5 people, it does make sense to find out about sizes and I don't think it would be a huge issue logistically to figure that out! Maybe send around a spreadsheet for everyone to put in their top/bottom/dress/shoe sizes? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothes-swap-logistics#post-281430 Sun, 16 Jan 2011 20:39:50 +0000 Maya 281430@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Juli, I think that's the key here. Most of the swaps aren't going to have nearly that many people. Seattle is YLF headquarters so I can see why there is such high attendance. In some areas there might be as few as 3 people. If they are all different sizes, is there really a point in bringing clothes at all? Probably not, and it's worth it to know ahead of time. I don't see why it would hurt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothes-swap-logistics#post-281427 Sun, 16 Jan 2011 20:25:25 +0000 julijuli 281427@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it really depends on the number of people attending the swap. The ones that I have participated in have had anywhere from 15 - 25 people attending and there have been a variety of sizes. We didn't communicate sizes before hand, but somehow everyone was able to go home with something they loved. And - the items that weren't taken were given to Dress for Success so they had a good home as well! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothes-swap-logistics#post-281426 Sun, 16 Jan 2011 20:21:39 +0000 Kate 281426@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think focusing on bring accessories might be helpful too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothes-swap-logistics#post-281384 Sun, 16 Jan 2011 19:12:58 +0000 Maya 281384@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kari, I'm thinking ahead--before the swap, not during. I have tons of clothes I could offer up in theory, but what I bring should primarily be based on what the other attendees can wear. At least, that's what seems to make sense. I know sizes aren't clear cut but it would at least be helpful to know the range. </p> <p>Let's say everyone at the swap was in the 6-8-10-12 range (random example), and I'm a 0-2-4. That would help me rule out bringing anything in a 0 or 2, and focus on what I have in a 4, because some of the size 6 ladies might potentially be able to wear a 4.</p> <p>I guess in my case it's a little simpler since I think Lisa, Bella, April, and I are all in the same range (there might be other potential swappers, but I don't know who they are).</p> <p>Still, might be helpful in deciding what has the best chance of being picked up by someone else. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothes-swap-logistics#post-281378 Sun, 16 Jan 2011 18:59:29 +0000 Kari 281378@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was wondering about that as well.</p> <p>Maybe putting a sticker/tag on the item listing the size in a large print would be helpful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothes-swap-logistics#post-281377 Sun, 16 Jan 2011 18:59:02 +0000 Kyle 281377@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been grappling with this, too. I think you've hit on a smart and helpful idea, Maya. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothes-swap-logistics#post-281374 Sun, 16 Jan 2011 18:55:30 +0000 Maya 281374@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have read all the guidelines but still don't understand how to deal with the matter of varying sizes. I'm trying to curate my items and I think the first logical step would be to make sure they could potentially fit someone; meaning, for example, there is no point in bringing lots of size 6 shoes if no one wears a 6. Is it beneficial for the attendees to list their sizes? </p>