Clothes swapping is becoming increasingly popular. Its free, its fun and makes perfect sense! You can go to a pre-organised event or set one up yourself for you and your friends. And now, easier still, fashionistas around the globe are signing up to swap online!

Below, I’ve listed a few online swapping sites to get you started…

• www.whatsmineisyours.com

             Buy, swap or barter for designer, vintage and high street clothing

• www.rehashclothes.com

             Swap pretty much anything and help the environment

• www.swapstyle.com

            ‘the world’s biggest online fashion party’

• www.swishing.org

              fashion swapping parties

Public swapping events are becoming more and more popular, you just have to be prepared to do a little research as to where and when. A good place to start is http://www.myspace.com/swaparamarazzmatazz

This is brilliant. Swapping parties are held monthly in an East London location. When the klaxon sounds you must swap garments with the person next to you. ‘Don’t wear anything you can’t live without, God knows what you’ll be going home in’

Next Event…

Hold your own swapping parties

This must be the easiest way to swap clothes. Pick a night, invite your friends, get some wine in, sorted!

Here are some tips:

• Make sure your clothes on offer are presentable. i.e washed and ironed!
• Don’t be too picky about what you want to swap, you’ll be surprised what people want – one mans trash, etc.
• Have a few full length mirrors about, and plenty of space for people to try on.
• Work out before you begin what to do in the event of 2 people wanting the same item. i.e. tossing a coin etc

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