Clean out your closet, get your friends together, and swap clothes and accessories. Find ideas for what to serve and rules for swapping.

Host a Swap Party
Who to Invite:
First plan on what you want to swap and send out invites to your friends. Somewhere between 6-10 friends is doable although you could host a smaller or larger party. Ask them to bring 10 items they no longer need but are still in great condition and not out of date. If you are only swapping clothes, try to invite friends who are similar in size. You can also suggest that they wear undergarments they wouldn’t mind exposing in a group (cami and bike shorts).
Items to swap:
Items should be in great condition and can include bags, shoes, scarves, jewelry, unopened makeup and/or home decor.
How to set up:
Make it easy for the swap items to be displayed and organized. Have a clothing rack with empty hangers or over the door hooks or tension rods. Clear the dining room table for more items and have a mirror handy for guests to try on clothes. Empty bags available will make it easier for your guests to corral their “new” finds.
Swap till you drop:
Use color-coded stickers and have guests tag the items they are interested in. Take turns (draw straws) picking out 1-3 item(s) at a time. Make sure guests don’t take more items than they brought.
What to serve:


Chicken salad served with Vegetable Crackers
Fruit Trifle
Construction:
One layer of pound cake, one layer of pudding, one layer of fruit repeat three times. Top with cool whip and chocolate dots (shavings)
Donate any leftover items!
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mesaridge says
Looks like fun, especially the food part and the attractive ladies. What does a man have to do to get invited?
Kathy says
Live closer! Miss you.
Lauren Loeffel says
This looks so fun!
Kathy says
It was a lot of fun. It turned out even better than I had expected!
Alli says
That looks like so much fun! And your recipes send it over the top!
Kathy says
Thank you Alli! What a sweet comment. 🙂
Kristin says
This looks like so much fun and I want some of that trifle!
Kathy says
Thanks Kristin! It is a lot of fun and a great excuse to clean out the closets. 😉
Joanne says
I love this idea! What a great way to recycle what you don’t need and get some new clothes without having to pay for it.
Kathy says
Thanks Joanne! Shopping for free is awesome!!
Neatly-Packaged (@Neatly_Packaged) says
Wow how excellent is this!!! I wish I had more friends in my area to have one of these parties. Thank you for sharing such great tips 🙂 I always love reading your blog!
Kathy says
Aww! Have your friends bring a guest!! Some of mine drove a hour to attend. I miss living close to my friends and family though. It’s hard moving so often.