Don’t worry, there’s nothing naughty about this week’s Green Goal!  Put simply, a naked lady party is a get-together where friends can trade clothing and accessories they no longer want but are still in good condition.  You’ll get new-to-you outfits that don’t cost a dime, declutter your closet, and keep perfectly good clothing out of the wastestream!

For your Green Goal this week, start planning your own naked lady party!  There are a number of ways to organize a naked lady party — see the links at the end of this entry for more tips — but here’s a basic step-by-step list for hosting a successful shindig:

1. Invite friends.  The more people, the more clothes, but make sure you have a big enough space!  I find that my best naked lady parties have about 10 people.

Some people like to invite friends based on size, but keep in mind that women of all sizes can share cardigans, shoes, scarves, purses, and so on with each other, so don’t feel pressured to only invite certain sizes, particularly if your friends are handy with a sewing machine!  Much of what I bring is either too small or too large anyway.

2. Clean that closet! If you haven’t worn it in ages or if it just simply doesn’t fit, pass that sweater on to someone who will give it the love it deserves.  It helps to keep a bag or box in your closet, so whenever something doesn’t fit you can toss it in the bag for the next naked lady party.

3. No soiree is complete without snacks!  You’ll want to wait to get started on the clothes-swapping until everyone has arrived, so make sure your guests have plenty of snacks to munch on or ask that everyone bring a treat to share.

4. As people arrive, dump all the clothes into a big pile in the middle of the room.  When you’re ready, have everyone gather around and start digging through the pile for new clothes!  Having good lighting and a mirror handy for people to try things on is a good idea, too.

5. Donate leftover clothing to your favorite local charity.

Resources:

Easy Peasy Tip: Host a Clothing Swap!
getcrafty.com: Naked Lady Party
Like an all-girl pillow-fight minus the pillows
Have a Naked Lady Party to get Ready for Spring

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