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Yes a few months ago I received an invitation via e.mail to attend a clothes swopping breakfast. You all needed to bring along two items you no longer want off course in good condition. You then arrive pay for your breakfast and whilst enjoying some orange juice etc...the host of the breakfast sets out the outfits, mixing and matching with the assessories if any was brought and then you have a turn to shop around and you need to choose the same ount that you brought. If you do not find anything you like etc.... well than the balance of the items is donated to a charity of your choice or the Red Cross/Catholic Welfare etc...
I think it is great I did not attend due to a prior arrangment but I beleive it went off very well!
Debbie [Plumstead WC ] 6 Aug 09
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My friends and I did this and it was GREAT. We had wine, snacks and laid all our clothes out. Tried on some things and and took them home. The remainder went to a charity. free shopping and doing good in one day!
Domenique [Parklands WC ] 5 Aug 09
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Lose weight, taper your trousers. Buy a boring coat which you leave in the back of your closet, simply add bright brass buttons bought at the local flea market. Dye that old off white top a bright red. I normally take my sewing to the local tailor and dye at the dry cleaner. Probably cheaper to do it myself, but then I never get around to doing it, plus I save money by revamping clothes and am supporting the local traders.
Tara [Sea Point WC ] 21 Jul 09
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I'm reading about all these 'Green shoots' in the economy in SA and globally!!Well, I'm not exactly feeling like its happening in our house
Jenny [Llandudno WC ] 16 Jul 09
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I actually do this quite often with friends of mine. What you do is you all book a day when you are going to clean out your closets of clothes you no longer wear and then meet up at someone's house to exchange the clothes. You're not swapping clothes with complete strangers and you get something different (even though not new) to wear. It's a lot of fun and stops you from having stuff in your cupboard that you never wear but sits there anyway. and the nice thing is that because it's your friends you can always borrow something back if you need it again later :)
Candice [Durban KN ] 9 Jul 09
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Quoting:: Lorraine [Victory Park GT ]
Used to swap clothes with ladies after a committee meeting at school. We brought something that we
I prefer buying from bargain shops, & in downtown JHB there's 2nd hand shops that sell good quality clothing, you only need to take them to the dry clean & voila they are good as new, your friends wont know its not new & you still keeping up with the trends, only thing I cant compromise on is shoes
Mamohau [Buccleuch, JHB GT ] 7 Jul 09
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Used to swap clothes with ladies after a committee meeting at school. We brought something that we no longer wanted and anyone could look and try it on and take it. I still use one or two things that I took
Lorraine Gauteng 1July 09
Lorraine [Victory Park GT ] 1 Jul 09
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Oh no..cannot do that...would just feel uncomfortable wearing someone elses clothes other than my sisters...
Elisha [Roodepoort GT ] 30 Jun 09
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For me it's a definite no - I'm really holy about my clothes - I prefer buying a quality, in most cases more expensive, product and see it as an investment!
With kids it's simpler, they outgrow clothes so quickly - most of my daughters clothes are passed on or donated.
Annalize [Fairland GT ] 30 Jun 09
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I like the idea of clothes swopping, i lived in Europe for a while an people do it all the time, you can make it a girlie evening and everyone bring a piece of clothing/item they dont need/want ect, so whats wrong wearing your friends jacket or bag?
Zeena [Goodwood WC ] 28 Jun 09
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I wear my cloths until they are falling to pieces, the kids cloths that are still good all goes to our local charity shop.
collette [randburg GT ] 24 Jun 09
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I dont wear other people's clothes so no thanks, clothes swapping wouldn't suit me.
Shakira [kensington GT ] 22 Jun 09
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Some tips: Why pay full price – haggle and bargain if you can. Make a list before going shopping - watch impulse buying...its the killer. Those magaizenes and sweets at the checkout aisle...Absolutley watch out for expiration dates on perishable goods. No point getting stuff that's going to go ‘off’ in a couple of days. Buy in bulk whenever possible....if you have a big freezer
Jenny [Llandudno WC ] 9 Jun 09
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Not me, I don't think I could do it. it seems like a fun idea but practically really difficult, I would imagine!!
Colleen [Cape Town WC ] 4 Jun 09
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No thanks, I'd rather buy less of the good stuff, and accessorize. I couldn't imagine wearing someone else's castoffs, from choice :(
Lesley [Durban North KN ] 4 Jun 09
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I hate cheap!! I like the idea and the wisdom of frugal….but to be honest with you…I don’t find it that easy. I don’t know whether I am alone. The rational part of me knows we need to combat this recession, starting in our own home, that its time to save, economise, cut-back…but I am certainly not buying House brand coffee, nor am I ever wearing so called ‘pre-loved’ swapped clothes!! So, it looks like I am going to be one of those women dragged screaming into these times…I certainly am not a natural saver…..and I am not loving it. I’m feeling the pain…not the joy!!
Jenny [Llandudno WC ] 2 Jun 09
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i don't think i would do it for my clothes but whenever my daughter outgrows her clothes i always give them away instead of keeping them in the house while they take up space and collect dust. i first look in the family, if there's no one then i give it to people that need it. its my way of giving back.
nthabiseng maureen [visagie-park,nigel GT ] 2 Jun 09
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SOAPNUTS! I found a website selling soapnuts, which can be used and re-used in place of washing powder in your washing machine. There other ways to use them for dishwashers, window cleaning liquid, hand wash etc. And totally eco-friendly. One bag lasts ages, and cost only about R80! http://www.naturesoap.co.za
Belinda [Florida GT ] 2 Jun 09
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I'd love to but don't really know anybody my size. I buy most of my kids clothes on ebay
Celeste [Cowies hill KN ] 2 Jun 09
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Weekly Menu plans
Come share what you have lets see what we can save
Navasha [Fairlands GT ] 1 Jun 09
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Quoting:: Amanda [Pretoria GT ]
We do it with kids clothes!! They outgrow their clothes so fast it gets past on all the time - why
um no thanks i would rather buy cheaper clothes
Navasha [Fairlands GT ] 1 Jun 09
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We do it with kids clothes!! They outgrow their clothes so fast it gets past on all the time - why not grown ups??
Amanda [Pretoria GT ] 1 Jun 09
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bit worrried about hygiene?! Sorry
Mary [Cape Town WC ] 29 May 09
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