https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothing-swap Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:41:49 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothing-swap#post-2405488 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 22:51:45 +0000 Jonesy 2405488@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It sounds really fun, Janet! I've never participated in one, but I would be game if I could find one locally. </p> <p>I love seeing those pics, Natalie! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothing-swap#post-2405442 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 06:30:17 +0000 goldenpig 2405442@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes! I went to Mary's OC YLF swap 13.5 years ago (July 2012)! It was super duper fun to meet everyone, and shop everyone's fab clothes. And that was when I just found out I was pregnant with my third, so I shared the good news with the swap ladies. That was right before I had to adapt my wardrobe to maternity!<br />Here's some pics (so glad these pics are still around!):<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pics-from-ocsocal-swap-714-including-bag-and-shoe-shots">https://youlookfab.com/welookf.....shoe-shots</a><br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-717-swap-loot-pics-to-be-the-first-of-many">https://youlookfab.com/welookf.....st-of-many</a><br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-714-717socal-trip">https://youlookfab.com/welookf.....socal-trip</a><br />I would love to do another swap sometime! Janet, I would totally raid your closet and come for your Burberry teal trench coat, LOL!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothing-swap#post-2405418 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:47:08 +0000 DonnaF 2405418@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My local library branch had a clothing swap last year that I was unable to attend, and my church had one decades ago. I could only hope to come away with clothing if it were a swap for munchkins, but I am open to accessories. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothing-swap#post-2405416 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:45:40 +0000 Jaime 2405416@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like a great experience! I have never been to a swap but would happily if the opportunity arose. I like the idea of giving the leftovers to a direct to those in need organization. Obviously I am not against reselling charity shops, but would also be happy to see more people understanding the distinction and choosing appropriately. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothing-swap#post-2405411 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:38:13 +0000 Lisa 2405411@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This goes back years, but I've attended a few YLF swaps and they were a lot of fun! It's always nice when you see someone's face light up with joy for an item that you're ready to pass on. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothing-swap#post-2405380 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 19:02:35 +0000 Angie 2405380@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Janet</b>, much enjoyed reading through your clothes swap experience and observations! They can be sooo much fun, and very effective. Lucky people ending up with your items :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothing-swap#post-2405374 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 18:40:26 +0000 Jenni NZ 2405374@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Only the one I did a post about, at NZ Fashion Week last year. I am wearing the 2 items I got and saving garments up to swap for if they do another in 2026. My daughters have attended several arranged in various ways through friends or workplaces. They have done well at them, and last year one daughter brought home several items for me which she chose very well, I like and am wearing several of the items.<br /> I think you have had more special or elevated pieces than many women do, so your things being popular is no surprise. The woman was lucky who fitted lots of your items!<br /> Being the oldest does feel strange to acknowledge, I agree, I was one of the oldest at last year’s swap as well, but in your case it meant you had time to build up an enviable wardrobe and supply lovely things to the attendees and also for those who can use/need what was not swapped. Given the impact we know too many discarded clothes have on the environment, it can only overall be a good thing. Yay for you for offering to help next time! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothing-swap#post-2405363 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 17:07:27 +0000 Bonnie 2405363@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That sounds like a fun way to do some good. Your closet gets edited, you might find a gem, and a charity gets great donations. I've not attended a clothing swap but would be interested now that you've explained how it works. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothing-swap#post-2405361 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 17:02:26 +0000 cat2 2405361@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great event! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothing-swap#post-2405354 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:41:37 +0000 MsMary 2405354@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hosted a YLF clothing swap probably 15 years ago, and it was SO MUCH FUN! I still have a fantastic silk DVF top I snagged that day. You've inspired me to maybe organize another one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothing-swap#post-2405349 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:02:44 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2405349@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do like a good clothing swap! The women on my master's swim team had them a few times, and they were always great fun. There were about 10 of us who participated. I don't know if I'd enjoy it as much with people I don't know.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothing-swap#post-2405345 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:51:38 +0000 Star (Lise) 2405345@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds fun. I've never been to one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothing-swap#post-2405343 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:49:15 +0000 kellygirl 2405343@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That sounds like fun! I've only been to one and that was the one that Ms.Maven hosted many years ago. I have a BR chambray shirt from that swap that is still in regular rotation! It's one of my favorite button downs ever.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothing-swap#post-2405339 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:26:21 +0000 LJP 2405339@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've never attended one either. And I'm not really surprised to hear that your pieces were better than most;).&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothing-swap#post-2405337 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:23:34 +0000 Roberta 2405337@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have done a few clothing swaps among friends, but this sounds like a brilliant idea with an especially good outcome for the leftovers. Bless our libraries, I say. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothing-swap#post-2405331 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 13:52:17 +0000 RobinF 2405331@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds really fun! I have never had that opportunity. It's nice that it was all taken care of afterwards too, instead of having to pack it all back up.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothing-swap#post-2405321 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:58:47 +0000 Janet 2405321@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I attended my first ever clothing swap yesterday. It was a community effort organized by a woman in my local Buy Nothing group, held at a public library in one of the meeting rooms. They provided racks, tables, hangers, and mirrors. I’d say about 20-25 of us brought in bags and boxes of clothes, shoes, accessories, and beauty products (unopened). I took in eight bags of stuff! Jeans, pants, tops, jackets, athletic wear, shoes, bags, and a lighted makeup mirror. </p> <p>All in all, I’d estimate that around 50-60 people attended in just a couple of hours. They provided a little snack table as well, and had music playing. It was a nice vibe. </p> <p>It was interesting to see what people chose to take. Tops and jackets were much more popular than bottoms (harder to try on is one factor), especially denim. And I had a lot of denim to give away! Apparently my shoe size is also a bit smaller than average around here too, LOL. But a nice new home was found for lots of things. </p> <p>I think a swap is most effective when enough people participate that you get a variety of styles and sizes. It just so happened that one woman in particular took a bunch of my items — they happened to be the right size and vibe for her. I am now realizing too that I was the oldest person there (that feels really weird to acknowledge), and had more “designer”-ish things than most. I heard one young woman debating whether she could wear silk, LOL. </p> <p>I brought home one item — a pair of turquoise madras plaid shorts that are a size too big but might work as a lightweight easy casual thing to wear around home in the summer, since I prefer shorts to fit loosely anyway. I also retrieved a couple of my own items that were not claimed but are nice/designer enough that I can consign them, and I kept one sweater I decided to reevaluate before I even put it up on the rack, LOL.</p> <p>Otherwise, all the unclaimed pieces got packed up for donation to two local organizations who focus on putting the pieces directly into the hands of those who need them (not a reseller like Goodwill). Attendees were also encouraged to sign a petition supporting textile producer responsibility in our state, which I appreciate. </p> <p>All in all, an interesting and productive experience! I’m glad I went and would definitely attend another one. I told the organizer I’d be happy to help with the next one. </p> <p>Anyone else here ever attend a clothing swap? What was your experience like? </p>