About this Event
Get a wardrobe refresh at the Plus Size Clothing Swap.
How it works: Bring as many pieces of women’s size 16 & up clothing as you would like to bring. Clothing should be in clean/wearable condition, no holes or stains. Open swap, no direct trades. Can bring shoes and accessories too. No swap minimum.
In the event there is a contested item, with more than one giftee/recipient, then a walk off followed by a majority vote of the participants will decide the recipient. This has yet to be an issue everyone has been very gracious, but just in case the need arises.
At the end of the event, you may leave your unswapped items with the host to be donated; OR you may take your unswapped items you brought home with you. If you do not wish to leave your unswapped items for the host to donate, then you should plan to bring a towel or a small blanket for your items to be placed on in order to keep them separate during the open swap.
Eastend Alameda, exact location to be provided day of event.
Body neutral and body positive conversation; no diet talk. Our bodies change for many different reasons and we want everyone to feel comfortable at the gathering. Fashion input and commentary can only be given with the explicit consent of the receiver. This means you need to ASK FIRST before you share your opinion about someone's look. Be thoughtful of fashion commentary and critique; ALL comments are complementary and positive about the BODY the clothes are worn by. ALL types of bodies are gorgeous, whether or not the clothes on them are doing them justice is up for discussion, when consented to.
Light refreshments provided; additions appreciated but not required.
If you are sick day of, please stay home. You will be missed; your cold, not so much.
Adults only. We love kids, though we don't maintain a kid-friendly home so adults only, please. We will be at capacity.
The swap will be at a private residence. We will email the exact location the day of the event. Please, keep our safety in mind; do not share or publicize the location.
Allergies Warning: Pet's live here. Irish Wolfhound, Conan; and the kitties, Rocksteady and BeBop, will be in a cuddle puddle away from the swap rooms. The swap rooms will be cleaned the day of the event. Hepa filters will be running and all windows will be open.
1 Bathroom
Transportation/Accessibility:
Public Transportation.
Fruitvale Bart: 30 minute walk/11 minute bike ride.
AC Transit: 20, 21, 19,
Ferry: Seaplane Ferry and Bay Farm Island; both have bus transportation with stops nearby.
Parking. Street parking available, but might have to walk a block. Please be mindful that driveways are small in this neighborhood. Please try to not block any. If you need to park close, please contact me ahead of time, and I'll try my very best to make that happen.
4 Stairs/Steps. No Railings. There are 4 steps to get into the building and no railing.
Leftover items will be sorted and posted first to round robin groups, then Thrifty Kitty in Alameda; and if any further leftovers will be donated to Out of the Closet.
You've made it down this far?!?! You are a champ.
If you have any questions/suggestions please let us know.
No one turned away for lack of funds.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Alameda, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 10.00
