Clothing Swap Soirée

Dahlings, last night I had the pleasure of hosting a clothing swap for seven fabulous ladies. A clothing swap is a great way to add some new looks to your closet without the expense.You're also stepping out of the cycle of consumerism for a little bit and engaging in some green activity by recycling your clothes.

Each girl brought a bag of gently worn clothes, accessories and shoes. We arranged items by category, sipped on some white sangria and then started digging through piles and piles of goodies.  This was a relatively calm swap; the girls were nice, often passing on an item to someone else they think it would suit better. I have the sweet advantage of being the first one to see what everyone brings so I'm able to make a mental image of what I want before anyone gets to them. But the whole process is highly civilized. Everyone has a shopping bag and about 45 minutes to pick through the items. We then try everything on for fit and of course ask for each other's opinion. This is where it gets fun because you get advice from a room full of stylish women. And there's a lot of encouragement and inspiration to help you try something new. When the choices have been made, we sit down and model our finds. Anyway, I made out like a bandit!

Check out my picks below:


 

 

A white blazer: I'm always scared to wear white but I love the simplicity and sophistication of it. And Dahlings, you know how much I love me a blazer and this is great option for warmer months.

 

 

 A white cropped wool coat: I love this little cropped coat. Perfect for a night out on the town with a cute little dress or to pair with jeans and a top. It has this great vintage vibe that says lady about town.

A black sparkly cropped coat: Another great little bolero type coat that will complement a dress but also elevate the simplicity of a tank top paired with jeans. I love the metallic sparkles throughout for the extra shine and the leopard linning.

Plaid blouse: I'm not big on plaid but I just couldn't pass up this fun little number. I has an elasticized waist with a cute peplum detail that really emphasizes the waist. I'm not too fond of the bell sleeves but the girls said it's a great detail that ups the cuteness quotient. The former owner of this gem said it originated from a cute little boutique in Brooklyn and she paid about $200 for it. And I paid zip.

 A chiffon blouse: I love the easiness of this top. A cute pattern with a simple silhouette equals easy fuss free dressing. And that is something to clap for.

Well Dahlings, those are just a few of the items I scored. I also got a coach messenger bag perfect for traveling, light wash jeans and a pair of hand made earrings. It was a fun night and the fact that I walked away with some fabulous clothes for free made my evening. If you're a shopoholic like me, I suggest you get your own swap together to satiate your thirst for fashion.