Clothes Exchange

I am constantly getting rid of clothes. I mean all the time. Some just don't fit me right, some just aren't my style. Most my clothes are in great condition. I'd rather them go to someone I know for free. So I had this crazy idea. What if they did go to people I know? 

I live in apartments and doing a yard sale is way too much work for me plus you charge people money. Plus I don't want to sacrifice a Saturday for it. Right now I have a great opportunity to be with the young women in my ward. Since its back to school time I thought maybe they would like to come "shop" through my clothes. I went through clothes, accessories and told the girls to do the same and next thing you know we are doing a clothes exchange. 

It was so easy to do. I set up sections on my rug of tees, sporty clothes, accessories, winter jackets, church clothes, ect. We made sure everyone was there before we let them go through the clothes. We made a rule that you had to try on the clothes and that you could only take 4 things at a time. Once we felt everyone had a chance to see all the items we did a free for all. 

(I used a food tray to display accessories) 

Each girl had a "shopping bag" and after trying on the clothes and liking them she got to put them in her bag. Everyone left with smiles and with some clothes. Even girls who thought they wouldn't want someone else's clothes. I didn't make this an official church activity but I felt like we had a range of sizes and having the accessories was easy for everyone. This is a great way for a group to save money and help you down size your wardrobe. Giving to people you like is way easy.

I've even seen wards do this as a whole ward and you can bring anything and everything. I totally support it. Great way to save money and share. Would you ever do this?