The Dilemma
I have heaps of perfectly good clothing that I have either grown out of (*sob sob*), grown sick of (after wearing it over and over again), stuff that just ain't flattering on me, or stuff that I thought I could pull off but... couldn't. Oh yes, the graveyard of impulse buys, clothes that have shrunk in the washing machine (I like to blame the machine rather than my weight), and garments I just couldn't let go of (just in case they a. came back into fashion, or b. are the perfect bit of clothing for a fashion-victim-themed party).
The Idea
So last week I sent an email round to all the girls with an idea that I have wanted to try out for a while. An afternoon where we all meet together, bringing all our pre-loved clothes and accessories (that fall into the above criteria), as well as some afternoon tea, and then have a swapping / trying on / giving away session while we nibble on some snacks. The response was quite overwhelming and unexpected. To date, my gmail response file contains over 30 emails! So we set a date, chose a venue (my place), and anticipated the first ever Fashionista-Sistas' Clothes Swap.
Let the Purging Begin
So with the Great Clothes Swap fast approaching round the bend (1.5 weeks away), I've started going through my wardrobe, bringing out the dead - clothes that I haven't seen for ages. So far, I have gone through most garments, trying and retrying them on over and over again to try make up my mind whether they have earned the right to stay in my wardrobe or whether they are ready for a new (but loving) home.
The purging process is quite fun. You find stuff that you had forgotten all about, stuff from 'back in the day', and stuff that used to be your uniform because you wore it that often! But I also found that a lot of stuff held memories of previous years. As I took them into my hands, memories came flooding back - events I attended, places I had visited, complements, the memories of friends, family, laughs, and sad times. It's amazing how memories can be triggered by the simplest of things.
But despite the sentiment, some of these things must be purged - others are on death row - a few have earned a second chance.
The Clothes Swap should be good and I am looking forward to it - it will be just like the op-shop doing home delivery haha! But I think more than anything else, it will be a good time of getting to know the other girls in church in a very very girly way!
I have heaps of perfectly good clothing that I have either grown out of (*sob sob*), grown sick of (after wearing it over and over again), stuff that just ain't flattering on me, or stuff that I thought I could pull off but... couldn't. Oh yes, the graveyard of impulse buys, clothes that have shrunk in the washing machine (I like to blame the machine rather than my weight), and garments I just couldn't let go of (just in case they a. came back into fashion, or b. are the perfect bit of clothing for a fashion-victim-themed party).
The Idea
So last week I sent an email round to all the girls with an idea that I have wanted to try out for a while. An afternoon where we all meet together, bringing all our pre-loved clothes and accessories (that fall into the above criteria), as well as some afternoon tea, and then have a swapping / trying on / giving away session while we nibble on some snacks. The response was quite overwhelming and unexpected. To date, my gmail response file contains over 30 emails! So we set a date, chose a venue (my place), and anticipated the first ever Fashionista-Sistas' Clothes Swap.
Let the Purging Begin
So with the Great Clothes Swap fast approaching round the bend (1.5 weeks away), I've started going through my wardrobe, bringing out the dead - clothes that I haven't seen for ages. So far, I have gone through most garments, trying and retrying them on over and over again to try make up my mind whether they have earned the right to stay in my wardrobe or whether they are ready for a new (but loving) home.The purging process is quite fun. You find stuff that you had forgotten all about, stuff from 'back in the day', and stuff that used to be your uniform because you wore it that often! But I also found that a lot of stuff held memories of previous years. As I took them into my hands, memories came flooding back - events I attended, places I had visited, complements, the memories of friends, family, laughs, and sad times. It's amazing how memories can be triggered by the simplest of things.
But despite the sentiment, some of these things must be purged - others are on death row - a few have earned a second chance.
The Clothes Swap should be good and I am looking forward to it - it will be just like the op-shop doing home delivery haha! But I think more than anything else, it will be a good time of getting to know the other girls in church in a very very girly way!
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