The Frisky Give Advice On How To Throw A Kick Ass Clothing Swap

I have a google alert on the word “recessionista”, so I am surprised that I almost missed but thanks to  RKB, I have alert to a blog post on The Frisky which gives great tips on how to host a clothing swap at your home.  Keep in mind that for public swaps, it is great to promote your clothing swap, but with a private swap only invite friends or close of friends.  Too many swappers in a small space can be like a Loehman’s dressing room on a Saturday, and that is not fun.

1) invte stategically: be diverse in sizes and styles
2) prepare your apt/home: provide a hall or mirrors
3) food and drinks: shopping is more fun w/booze
4) create piles: sort by type (skirts, tops)
5) be honest: don’t let bad-fitting clothes happen to good people
6)  donate the leftovers:  give to Goodwill, Salvation Army, or a women’s shelter.

Thrift On: Tonight October 6 at Botanica Bar

Date:  Monday, October 6
Time: 9:00pm – 1:00am
Location: Botanica Bar (47 E Houston St, btw Mott and Mulberry)
Cost: Free

DJ Shakey spins records while hipsters swap for clothes and accessories. I have been before, and it’s probably great for shopping for Halloween costumes but so not great for finding fall wardrobe staples. The cocktails are good!

Two Brooklyn Clothing Swaps This Weekend

Via Brooklyn Based

BedStuy Clothing Swap at The Collecther Saturday October 4
1) Bring 12 great items you used to love
2)Receive 100 fake bucks to bid
3) Eat drink bid and swap
$15 entry to participate

Williamsburg Clothes Swap Sunday October 5
Exchange your old clothes for new threads at My So Called Swap from 4-8pm, amidst episodes of “My So Called Life,” drink specials, cupcakes, and Tarot readings. K&M Bar, 225 North 8th St. at Roebling, 718-388-3088.