https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/organizing-a-swap---help Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:20:28 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/organizing-a-swap---help#post-631359 Tue, 29 May 2012 10:25:52 +0000 BlondeAmbition 631359@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks rae, I'll let you know how it goes, I'm planning it for late June. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/organizing-a-swap---help#post-627786 Thu, 24 May 2012 17:47:36 +0000 rae 627786@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>From what I remember, the rules were loose and mostly unspoken, but something like: </p> <p>- bring 5-10 items to contribute<br /> - bring your own hangers<br /> - first-come-first-served - you have dibs on whatever you grab to try until you've decided to keep it.<br /> - if it doesn't work for you, let someone else try it.<br /> - if you don't like the item after you take it home, try to keep it for the next swap party rather than donating or selling<br /> - optional $5 contribution for food and clothes rack rental (if you decide to provide either of those)</p> <p>I would hope no one would get into a fight at a swap party, but I guess better safe than sorry. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/organizing-a-swap---help#post-627536 Thu, 24 May 2012 13:04:49 +0000 BlondeAmbition 627536@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks rae, great info!</p> <p>What would the rules for a party like this be? I'd want to avoid arguments and hurt feelings. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/organizing-a-swap---help#post-626924 Wed, 23 May 2012 17:10:49 +0000 rae 626924@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been to a few swap parties, and as long as you invite people you know well, I think the free-for-all approach is best. These are things that would be donated, anyway, so IMO it's even better if they go to my friends - regardless of whether or not I find a stitch for myself. When I've gone, the minimum has been around 5 pieces, to be sure everyone is contributing a fair share. </p> <p>A 1-1 swap feels icky to me, because then you get into whether my piece is "worth" two of yours and oh, my blouse looks perfect on you, but you can't have it because your stuff doesn't fit me. To me, that's not fun. </p> <p>As for the sizes, my experience has been that all sizes should be represented. Most of us purge stuff that *doesn't fit us* right? I may be a size X, but can bring to the swap all those size As I've been saving for 10 years to torture myself. Plus people can bring shoes, bags, scarves, and jewelry. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/organizing-a-swap---help#post-626915 Wed, 23 May 2012 16:54:38 +0000 BlondeAmbition 626915@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So it kind of like a free-for-all? Just pick up and take whatever you want, or do you have to literally make a swap with that person? What if someone wants to have my blouse but I'm eyeing someone else's skirt?</p> <p>How many people do you think I could reasonably invite without creating chaos? What kind of rules should I set up? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/organizing-a-swap---help#post-625994 Tue, 22 May 2012 16:36:08 +0000 christieanne 625994@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My sister went to a swap in the recreation center/common area of an apartment house - they set up tables and made a changing area in one corner. It was all sizes but they sorted it by s/m/l/etc.<br /> I think she was asked to bring 5 items to swap. Sounds fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/organizing-a-swap---help#post-625919 Tue, 22 May 2012 14:37:09 +0000 cheryl 625919@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think a swap would be so much fun. I agree to invite friends of all sizes and make sure to request accessories because they cover many sizes. Good luck and have fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/organizing-a-swap---help#post-625873 Tue, 22 May 2012 13:26:12 +0000 HeleenH 625873@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There is loads of information on YLF, <a href="http://youlookfab.com/2011/01/07/getting-the-most-out-of-a-clothes-swap-party/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2011/01/.....wap-party/</a> or <a href="http://youlookfab.com/swap/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/swap/</a> is a good starting point. Good luck with the swap. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/organizing-a-swap---help#post-625855 Tue, 22 May 2012 12:23:41 +0000 Kristin L 625855@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think a swap would be a great idea! I think you could invite ladies of all sizes, because while everyone may not wear the same size, people may have accessories they want to swap. I would plan it similar to regular party or shower. I've heard that you should have an area to keep things you don't want to swap (like the purse with your wallet and keys) and maybe have a changing area. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/organizing-a-swap---help#post-625846 Tue, 22 May 2012 11:58:05 +0000 BlondeAmbition 625846@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Whenever I go through my closet I usually end up donating a lot of clothes to the salvation army. This time I'd like to organize a swap meet but not sure how to do it. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to make this a fun event at my house? What would I need? Should I only invite girls that are plus size like me? </p> <p>With some help this could be a really fun afternoon. </p>