Have any of you been to a clothing swap party? I have, a couple times actually, and they’re really fun. You invite a bunch of your friends over and ask them to bring a handful of clothes that they no longer wear. You toss the clothes in a pile in the middle of your apartment and take turns trying on and swapping your tired threads for the super cute sweaters and dresses that your friends never wear. Throw in some wine and it’s a party.
As you can imagine, I was pretty stoked to find that a few of my coworkers do a similar swap and were enthusiastic to hand off some of their tired (but once very loved) pieces to the office newbie who happens to be a secondhand studette ;).
This gorgeous piece came from one of my fellow coworkers a few cubicles away who wore it for years, but was ready to recycle it to another owner and pick up a fresh piece. To me, this piece is brand new to my wardrobe, so I was happy to participate in the monthly swap!
I had my sister wear this piece when we were in the Colorado Desert. We wanted to look cute and presentable but also appropriate to our surroundings which meant dressing for the heat. A flowy bohemian maxi was the prefect piece to rock the arid climate. Maxi dresses are so comfortable and easy to but on, but really have a presentable appearance. 
They are even comparable perhaps to a full-length gown, designed to suit more casual environments.
My sister usually doesn’t wear such bright colors or bold patterns, yet I encouraged her to try this skirt on. I think she looks so beautiful in it! Secondhand fashion allows you to experiment more with unique clothing items since they’re inexpensive, accessible, and there is not as much pressure in rocking your finds. There’s often an unspoken pressure by the image your brand presents, or by the amount of money you spent on a new outfit to rock the clothing pieces to the nines. Instead, just try something on from a thrift store and take it as it is: a useful item that was useful once and has the potential to be useful again. Want to see what it’s like to wear a bright orange maxi skirt? Head to a secondhand shop and try one on (there will be one there, I’m oddly sure of this), and make your own rules for how you do fashion.
I love this on you Daisy♥♥♥ I am also a fan of eco fashion…
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Thanks so much! It’s actually my sister modeling ;). I appreciate it!
I love this on you Daisy♥♥♥ I am also a fan of eco fashion…
https://chocolatyprints.com
Thanks so much! It’s actually my sister modeling ;). I appreciate it!
love it!
Thanks a bunch!
love it!
Thanks a bunch!
Such a lovely print. I’m glad she snatched this up!
Thank you! Me too, I think she looks great it in.
Such a lovely print. I’m glad she snatched this up!
Thank you! Me too, I think she looks great it in.
That is such an incredible idea that I’ve never heard of!!! I need to host a clothing swap stat! Yet another lovely post, beautiful!
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Sarah-Beth
Thanks so much Sarah-Beth you are always so sweet. Clothing swap parties are so fun, definitely give it a try 🙂
That is such an incredible idea that I’ve never heard of!!! I need to host a clothing swap stat! Yet another lovely post, beautiful!
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Sarah-Beth
Thanks so much Sarah-Beth you are always so sweet. Clothing swap parties are so fun, definitely give it a try 🙂
Groovy
Thanks Catherine ✿✿
Groovy
Thanks Catherine ✿✿
What a fun idea! I love the vibrant colors of the skirt … gorgeous!! 🙂
Thanks so much Anna 🙂 I really love the colors too!
What a fun idea! I love the vibrant colors of the skirt … gorgeous!! 🙂
Thanks so much Anna 🙂 I really love the colors too!
Everything in this post is Art. Wonderful floral motif and you look so pretty. I’m thankful for your smile <3
Thanks a bunch my friend!
Oh my dear! I’m sorry for my delay. I’m thankful. Best wishes!
Everything in this post is Art. Wonderful floral motif and you look so pretty. I’m thankful for your smile <3
Thanks a bunch my friend!
Oh my dear! I’m sorry for my delay. I’m thankful. Best wishes!
Yes! I’ve attended a clothing swap party once and I think it’s a fabulous idea! I came away with some great stuff – and some not so great stuff (got carried away since everything was freeeeee). Looking good in that maxi!
Victoria
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haha yes, I know that feeling! It’s such a fun way to get your friends together and ‘shop.’ Thanks for dropping by 🙂
Yes! I’ve attended a clothing swap party once and I think it’s a fabulous idea! I came away with some great stuff – and some not so great stuff (got carried away since everything was freeeeee). Looking good in that maxi!
Victoria
http://chicvic.com
haha yes, I know that feeling! It’s such a fun way to get your friends together and ‘shop.’ Thanks for dropping by 🙂
Love the patterns on the skirt!
Thank you so much Maya!
Love the patterns on the skirt!
Thank you so much Maya!
To get my hands on a skirt like this I might have to give this swap party a try!! 😉
You should!! It’s such a fun idea 🙂
To get my hands on a skirt like this I might have to give this swap party a try!! 😉
You should!! It’s such a fun idea 🙂
I would love to do a swap party if anyone in the Santa Monica area is interested.
Angela
I’m interested! It would be a lot of fun to join together and meet one other 🙂
I would love to do a swap party if anyone in the Santa Monica area is interested.
Angela
I’m interested! It would be a lot of fun to join together and meet one other 🙂