Swishing - It's the New Shopping
Swishing is the latest phenomenon to sweep across the country. It is already a massive trend in America. The term 'swishing' is used to describe
clothes swap parties where each individual takes along items of clothing and swaps them. These clothes swapping parties have become so popular as they are such a great way to refresh a wardrobe without spending any money. They are also great fun.
As the global economy has fallen into recession, there has been a huge increase in the number of people trying to love on a tight budget. Swishing is the perfect alternative to shopping, no bills, no guilt afterwards, and no damage to the environment. . People get the opportunity to socialize and try on clothes at the same time. Swishing parties can range from a small party with friends to larger scale event organised by companies or charities. Swishing has also become popular as a result of a rebellion against fast fashion that has become popular over the last year in response to media reports of sweat shops and unethical treatment of clothing industry workers. It is also a great way of waste and landfill and lessening the carbon footprint left by clothing manufacture processes.
For a good swishing party, attendees should bring along a lovely piece of clothing that some one else would love to own. Guests can bring clothing that was bought in error and does not fit or suit them or that they have worn a few times and have become bored with. At the end of the swishing party each person should go home with at least one item that they really love.
If you would like to arrange a swishing party, each person needs to bring one item of clothing that is in good condition and they are happy to swap. They can leave with as many items as they wish but no items can be claimed before the swish is opened. You should allow some browsing time before the swapping commences, During this time, all items should be put on display. Guests can have a drink and some nibbles, socialise and enjoy themselves while they browse.
There is really nothing else to arranging a swishing party. If everyone enters into to the spirit of the party by taking along something that someone else would be delighted to receive, the party is sure to be a success. If you love the idea of swishing but haven't got time to arrange a party, you could try swapping your clothes on a clothes swapping website.