Before letting your friends and family members loose, set aside some guidelines ahead of time so the swap goes smoothly and successfully. For example, request that everyone washes, irons and folds their clothing. You might even want to survey your guests to find out if they're looking for something in particular such as a white camisole or black belt.
In order to make the swap fair, select a random order for your guests to “shop” in. Then you can take turns swapping clothes and prevent arguments. Depending on the time you set aside for the party, you might consider setting a minimum and maximum number of garments that each guest brings.
Sending out these rules in email invitations will make the guidelines clear and effective. Clothing swap parties can be fun, and if it’s a successful one, everyone will walk away with fun new additions to their seasonal wardrobe.
