Episode description

Clothing swaps (or toy swaps, or book swaps, or home goods swaps) are a low-stakes way to declutter your closet and acquire new-to-you clothes. These events also happen to be the epitome of communal care and can fundamentally change how others view secondhand items.

Share resources with your neighbors, reduce waste, and get socializing without exchanging money! On today's show 4-time clothing swap host Jess Schroeder divulges her pro secrets to hosting a successful event. 

Here's a preview: 

[8:00] The price of clothes has dropped dramatically in the last 30 years. Are clothing swaps pointless amidst our cultural reverence for cheap goods?

[13:30] What is it about a swap that's so darn fun?

[19:00] Your questions answered: Exactly how to host a killer clothing swap

[24:00] How to be size inclusive and other pro tips for hosts and guests alike

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