Spring 2014 Clothing Exchange

May 25th, 2014 12 noon to 5 pm.

Dundas Valley School of Art

21 Ogilvie Street, Dundas, Ontario L9H 2S1

I have listed this as a ceremony in the past, for what greater ceremony is there than the exchanging of clothing?

Open to all ladies wishing to exchange clothing, accessories, shoes, handbags, etc...

Anything not claimed will be donated to a local charity.

Water will be provided. Feel free to bring healthy snacks to share, if you wish.

Please remember that this is an adult event where ladies will be trying on clothes. As such, I must insist that children, pets and husbands be left at home.

We have had great turnouts at previous exchanges. Nobody goes home empty-handed and we always donate many bags of clothing to a local charity!

Hope to see you all there!

Anyone needing my cellular number, PM me.

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Clothing/Book Exchange Event Synopsis

The clothing exchange is a bi-annual event held in May and November for women of all ages and sizes. Comprised mainly out of the plus-sized and weight loss surgery (WLS) communities, the clothing exchange enables larger women to meet and trade/donate items, thereby helping to offset the need to purchase new clothing, especially for those whom have had WLS and are losing weight rapidly.

As plus-size clothing tends to be more expensive, this twice yearly event gives larger women the opportunity to:

a) Recycle clothing that is no longer required or desired,
b) Obtain newer items to update current wardrobe, without the pressure of salespeople,
c) Provide a charitable service to the community by donating unclaimed items at the end of the event,
d) Meet like-minded women and engage in companionship without distractions from regular day to day life.

This Fall 2011 event is the first to incorporate book exchanging as well. Previously a separate event, it was determined that the same communities could meet to exchange books and literature at the same time.

While the event is listed as an “exchange”, in actually, there is no onus on anyone to bring clothing or books to “trade”. Unlike a true exchange where an item is swapped for another like item, this event focuses more on the 3 R's of a green planet philosophy.

This event has always been free to participants. Water and coffee, if available, is provided and sometimes light refreshments. Participants are welcome to bring healthy snacks to share if they wish, but again, there is no onus on anyone.

This event is alcohol and drug-free. Women are asked to leave children, pets and husbands at home (with the exception of helping drop off or pick up bags) to enable privacy for the women who wish to try on clothing. Women are also asked to only bring clean items in good repair.

Past events have proven to be well attended with the average number being around 20 women. This event was held annually but has since grown to bi-annually due to demand. Past donations have ranged from 8 to 32 large bags of clothing at the completion of event.

I like your synopsis. Been thinking of organizing a clothing exchange here in Sudbury.. mind if I use your wording as a template?

Not at all.  :D

Thanks Mal!!

I will be there again .. with lots more clothes to give away.  LOTS! 3x-5x stuff I am in desperate need of smaller sizes.

I am selling some stuff on Second Rounds I just need to get my act in gear to post pics etc. If anyone wonders what Second Rounds is, it is a Facebook group for the re-selling of clothing and accessories in the plus size community with most people in Ontario. Check it out :)

Awesome!  Will be great to see you again!

I'm in.  I went to the one in November in TO and that is what has gotten me thru the last 6 months without breaking the bank.  So glad to see your post :)

This is why I do it.  Thanks for letting us know how much it helped!!!  Looking forward to seeing you again.

If there is anything I can do to help out or anything I can bring other then my clothes please let me know. 

Extra garbage bags for packing up at the end always help if you are so inclined.

I always provide a case of water, and usually a veggie tray.  Bring anything you like.  It's always welcome!

  Bumping!