Body + Soul
October 2007
Paying for clothes is so last season. Chic, savvy, conservation-minded consumers now update their wardrobes by taking part in clothing swaps. All you have to do is gather up gently worn items from your closet, bring them to a central location, and choose from others' castoffs. Everyone gets the chance to find new looks without contributing to the rampant waste in the textile industry. Organizations such as Clothing Swap®, Swap-O-Rama-Rama and Buffalo Exchange set up the fashion exchanging events. Or consider hosting your own. Invite friends, set a minimum number of pieces for each to bring, and trade away.
A Martha Stuart Publication
