Friday, September 3, 2010

Mad Dress Game Clothing Swap!

Alright, so as I've been thinking of cleaning out my closet in anticipation of our move to Costa Rica, I've been trying to think of the best thing to do with all the clothes I need to get rid of. At the same time, I'm trying to find the best ways to "shop". Just because I need to downsize doesn't mean I can't get any fun new stuff, right?

Right.

So this is my thought: Wouldn't it be great to swap clothes (or shoes or accessories) with all the stylish readers that stop by Mad Dress Game? I mean, I check out some of your outfits online and I'm impressed. And I'm pretty sure y'all have some items that you're trying to get rid of, too. I can't be the only one with the overflowing closet. Besides, everyone loves getting packages, everyone loves new clothes, and everyone loves saving money, and this idea kinda rolls all of those things together.

Here's how it works:

1. Answer a few questions about yourself and your style (see Questionnaire below). Be sure to include a valid email - entries without a valid email will be disqualified!

2. Post your answers in the comments section (or email them to me at francesjsantiago at gmail dot com with the subject "Clothing Swap") by SEPTEMBER 15th.

3. I'll match you up with another participant who's got what you're looking for (clothes, shoes,accessories, whatever), email y'all by the 23rd of September, and let you work out the details of the exchange. (And this is where I feel compelled to tell y'all that no one likes a quitter - or a swap drop out.)

4. You'll send off your goodies by the date agreed upon by you and your partner, and receive some goodies in exchange.

5. Rock your swapped goodies, and be sure to post pictures!


Easy enough, right?

Right.

So here's the Clothing Swap Questionnaire:

1. Name and place
2. Approximate clothing size (and shoe size, just in case)
3. I usually wear______.
4. I never/rarely wear______.
5. I wish I had ______.
6. I want to share ______.
7. Are you willing to ship internationally?
8. Valid Email

Be as vague or specific as you'd like to be in your answers (except, you know, for numbers 7 and 8).


And since I'm a teacher and a participant, I'll model a completed questionnaire:

1. Frances Joy in Philly
2. 4 - 8 depending on the brand, so I'll just say a 6; in shoes, I'm a 6
3. I usually wear skirts.
4. I rarely wear pants.
5. I wish I had more leopard print and floral prints in my life.
6. I want to share a pile of pants, shorts, and capris in sizes 2-6.
7. Yep.
8. francesjsantiago at gmail dot com


I look forward to seeing the response when I get back from Turkey!

Don't forget to enter by September 15th!