The Swap Shop

A few months ago, my friend Lucy had an idea that changed the way our group of friends thinks about clothes. She noticed that most of us had wardrobes full of things we no longer wore. — choose for gap 1 —1. Lucy decided to start selling the leftover clothes online2. We laid everything out on Lucy's bed and sofa so people could browse3. Each time, more friends ask to join, and the events keep getting bigger4. Some people brought items that were torn or stained5. At the same time, many of them were spending money on new outfits they didn't really need6. My friend Hannah was probably the happiest of all7. These would be placed on a table for everyone to look through8. Hannah had already been to several swap events before this one So she suggested organising a clothes swap. The rules were simple. Everyone had to bring at least five items of clothing in good condition. — choose for gap 2 —1. Lucy decided to start selling the leftover clothes online2. We laid everything out on Lucy's bed and sofa so people could browse3. Each time, more friends ask to join, and the events keep getting bigger4. Some people brought items that were torn or stained5. At the same time, many of them were spending money on new outfits they didn't really need6. My friend Hannah was probably the happiest of all7. These would be placed on a table for everyone to look through8. Hannah had already been to several swap events before this one If you liked something that someone else had brought, you could take it home. Anything left over at the end would be donated to charity. Lucy hosted the first swap at her flat on a Saturday afternoon. Eight of us turned up with bags full of clothes. — choose for gap 3 —1. Lucy decided to start selling the leftover clothes online2. We laid everything out on Lucy's bed and sofa so people could browse3. Each time, more friends ask to join, and the events keep getting bigger4. Some people brought items that were torn or stained5. At the same time, many of them were spending money on new outfits they didn't really need6. My friend Hannah was probably the happiest of all7. These would be placed on a table for everyone to look through8. Hannah had already been to several swap events before this one There were dresses, jackets, jeans, and even a pair of boots that looked almost new. We spent the afternoon trying things on and giving each other advice. By the end of the event, everyone had found at least two or three items they loved. — choose for gap 4 —1. Lucy decided to start selling the leftover clothes online2. We laid everything out on Lucy's bed and sofa so people could browse3. Each time, more friends ask to join, and the events keep getting bigger4. Some people brought items that were torn or stained5. At the same time, many of them were spending money on new outfits they didn't really need6. My friend Hannah was probably the happiest of all7. These would be placed on a table for everyone to look through8. Hannah had already been to several swap events before this one She had arrived feeling unsure about the whole idea but ended up going home with a coat she described as her favourite piece of clothing ever. The swap was such a success that we now hold one every two months. — choose for gap 5 —1. Lucy decided to start selling the leftover clothes online2. We laid everything out on Lucy's bed and sofa so people could browse3. Each time, more friends ask to join, and the events keep getting bigger4. Some people brought items that were torn or stained5. At the same time, many of them were spending money on new outfits they didn't really need6. My friend Hannah was probably the happiest of all7. These would be placed on a table for everyone to look through8. Hannah had already been to several swap events before this one Lucy says that the best part is knowing that good clothes are being used instead of thrown away.