They lurk at the back of the closet or the bottom dresser drawer. You glimpse them occasionally; they haunt you with memories of money wasted. They’re the clothes you just had to have, now languishing unworn and unloved. Swap till you drop We’re buying more clothes than ever, but not everything we bring home is right for us, leading to those “What was I thinking?” moments. You don’t have to hang on to those clothes—and the post-purchase guilt—any longer. Spring is the perfect time to weed out those items, pass them along to someone who’ll love them, and maybe get a few new pieces in return. Welcome to the latest trend in eco-conscious fashion: the clothing swap! What’s a clothing swap? Simply put, a clothing swap is a get-together where guests bring clothes they no longer want in the hopes of trading them. It’s a party as well as a wallet-friendly way to shop for “new” clothes, and a great motivator to clean out your closet. Your swap could just be a bunch of people rooting through a heap of clothes in the middle of the room, but there’s a lot to be said for some pre-swap organizing. Whether you’re the host or a guest, here are some guidelines to help make the experience efficient and fun. Read more..