Start the New Year with a clothing swap

For some, 2009 was a difficult financial year, and recessionistas emerged - ladies who learned how to wear great fashion on a budget. By now, you might be sick of your current clothes, and one great party idea is to hold a clothing swap so all your friends can look great for less.

When party planning, ask guests to find 10 items of clothing they don't wear any longer. Items must be clean and in good condition. You can do some fun cardio party planning by cleaning up the house first to your favorite music - be sure to scrub extra hard for a good workout.

After your friends arrive, divide up clothes into type - shirts, trousers, etc. - and size. The latter is particularly important if your friends are very different sizes, but since most stores vary, you might be surprised when you learn which items fit best.

Give your party an exclusive boutique feel by greeting friends with glasses of champagne or sparkling apple cider as they come in the door. Save tasty appetizers until after the swap, but put out vegetable sticks, fruit and crackers for guests to eat - don't offer anything drippy or that will stain!

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