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Save Money By Having A Clothes Swapping Party

by Erik Folgate

This idea might not appeal to guys as much as it will appeal to girls, but it has potential to help you save a ton of money on clothing. I’m married, and I know the deal with clothes and women. You love clothes. You love looking cute. You love having multiple options for mutliple occasions at different stages and moods of your life. However, some clothing that you buy never makes it onto your body. You might wear it once and never wear it again. eBay has lost its luster and it’s been flooded with cheap products. It’s hard to sell your clothes on the internet now, but it’s too tough to give it away since you paid $75 for it.

The Solution

Throw a party. Tell all of your friends to come over and bring the lightly used clothes that they longer want or need. Set up different bins categorized for tops, pants, shorts, and dresses. Then, eat some food and try on other people’s clothes. It’s a great way swap clothing, get some “new” stuff, and not spend a dime doing it. Make sure that everyone who comes over contributes clothing to the party. You don’t want moochers coming over just to snag some free clothes.

Categories: Budgeting


Erik and his wife, Lindzee, live in Orlando, Florida with a baby boy on the way. Erik works as an account manager for a marketing company, and considers counseling friends, family and the readers of Money Crashers his personal ministry to others. Erik became passionate about personal finance and helping others make wise financial decisions after racking up over $20k in credit card and student loan debt within the first two years of college. Another one of Erik's projects is the site, Stuff We Google.

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Comments

  • Elizabeth I

    Here are a couple of my ideas for saving money on clothes.

    1) In the late fall of the year go to a couple of the retailers at the mall and try on some clothes that have a name such as the “Lindsay” pants at Ann Taylor. This way, you can shop online easily because you will know what styles fit you. Then, at the end of January/early February look for these items that are really discounted–usually 25-40% off the current sale price. I found a cute cashmere cardigan at Ann Taylor in the fall. It was $170. Now with the sale price it is $37.41!

    2) Even if you aren’t tall, try on pants that are “long” usually “long” pants go on sale and they often still a “deal” even if you need to have a tailor hem the cuffs.

    3) Consider re-dying clothes. Sometimes your favorite pair of pants or shirt is in great condition aside from being faded. Pick up some Rit dye and re-dye the item.

    4) Consider giving to goodwill items that you haven’t used in a year. It will make you feel good and you will enjoy the tax deduction too.

  • http://madsaver.com Mac

    As a guy and the oldest child in my family, I don’t think I’ve ever owned used clothing before. But that doesn’t mean I’d be against it. Just never really thought of that as an option. One tip I do have for my fellow gender is to be open to “sample sales”. I’ve only been to one, but they had a selection of mens cloting, all brand new, and very affordable designer brands. But would I swap clothes with somebody I knew? No, can’t see that happening! ;)

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