| Well, if you feel the need for a fashion fix but can't | | | | In this instance, you would ask them to hand over |
| afford a shopping trip, then hosting a clothes | | | | their items upon arrival. One of your team will count |
| swapping party for your friends is a great way of | | | | the number of items and give them a voucher with |
| lifting your spirits whilst updating your wardrobe for | | | | the number written on it - they can choose up to |
| free. | | | | that number of items from the rails later in the |
| There are a number of key issues which you need | | | | evening. |
| to consider if you are going to host a clothes | | | | Or perhaps you prefer that prior to the party, |
| swapping party. | | | | everyone is sent pricing guidelines (eg: t-shirts |
| The logistics | | | | £2, trousers £5 etc) and must mark up |
| Make sure your venue is suitable for the number of | | | | their items with the price and their name. Items are |
| attendees. Make sure you have a fitting room area | | | | put onto the appropriately priced rail. Then later in the |
| with long mirrors so your swappers can try on items | | | | evening, the attendees can swap for items of the |
| they are interested in. Ensure you have sufficient | | | | same value. |
| clothes rails and hangers so all the items can be well | | | | Selecting the best items |
| displayed. | | | | You also need to be careful when swapping clothes |
| Rules of the party | | | | because as an item that might look fabulous on your |
| Make clear on your invitations the cost of attending | | | | friend may not suit you and vice versa. So to help |
| the party. It is important that you instruct your | | | | you and your friends get the most out of your |
| attendees to bring one or more items to the party. | | | | clothes swap, why not invite an Image Consultant , |
| These items can be clothes, accessories or shoes. All | | | | to your party. Not only will you get personalised style |
| clothing must be in good condition, clean, ironed and | | | | advice but you'll also go home knowing that the |
| preferably on a hanger. | | | | clothes you've exchanged will be items that you'll |
| Swapping options | | | | actually wear. So, you've instantly got yourself a new |
| You need to decide whether you are asking | | | | Autumn wardrobe! |
| everyone to "donate" all their items to the evening. | | | | |