How does it work?
It is very similar to a classic "naked lady party" (except in a huge venue with lots of people!) Folks pack the clothing that they'd like to swap, and then take that clothing to the intake table where our sorters work as quickly as possible to sort items into their TYPES (ex: dresses, shirts, etc.) You then take that empty sturdy bag and use it as you walk through the swap to find new-to-you things! It's that simple!
Sizes XS-XL are on the third floor.
Sizes 2XL and up (plus size) is on the second floor.
And feel free to shop on the second and third floors after you drop off your clothing. We have shoes and accessories on both floors!
The swap itself is an honor system, bag for bag policy. You bring home as much as you brought in, using the bag you came in with, plus a little more if you find stuff you LOVE. If you don’t have a sturdy bag to bring to the swap (or you have found so much you don't have room in the bag you brought!) you can purchase a reusable bag from us for $5.
The most important thing is that THE MORE THE MERRIER! A swap is better with more folks bringing more great stuff, so invite your stylish friends!!!
What kind of clothing is allowed?
CLOTHES MUST BE:
Clean
Wearable
No holes or damage
No odors
No undergarments or socks/ hosiery (new items still in original packaging are okay)
No children's apparel (sorry, we just don't have enough room!)
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Are shoes and accessories allowed?
Yes!
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Do you have men's clothing?
Yes! We have both women's and men's clothing sorted into non-binary categories.
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Is jewelry allowed?
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Yes! We recommend putting smaller items in clear plastic bags so they do not get lost among the larger accessories.
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What if I have a variety of sizes of clothing to drop off?
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Go to the floor that matches with what you have the most of. (XS-XL on third floor, 2XL and up on the second floor.) Our sorters will make sure clothing ends up in the right place!
​How do I buy tickets?
Tickets are available online and at the door. There is a $1 service fee for tickets bought online and a $2 service fee for tickets bought at the box office.
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Can I buy my ticket from a second party source?
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No! Be aware of scammers! We try and delete all comments on our Facebook page from people trying to "sell" their tickets, but please do not fall for these scams. Only buy your tickets from the ticket link we have provided and not from any outside sources, as these tickets are fraudulent and will not be accepted at the door.
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What kind of bags are allowed?
Any kind of bag is allowed, but we recommend bringing those big blue Ikea bags or something similar, as those are the easiest to move around with! We advise to not bring paper or plastic bags, as those tend to fall apart pretty quickly. (If that is all you have you can buy a reusable bag from us for $5!)
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How do I buy a bag?
Bags are available at the second floor information desk. Forms of payment accepted are cash, credit card, Venmo, and Cash App.
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Is this event ADA accessible?
Yes! This event is ADA accessible. There is an elevator that goes to both swapping floors and we can accommodate wheelchairs and walkers.
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Are children allowed in for free?
The venue's policy is to only let very small children in for free, so basically age 3 and under, because each child does count toward the venue capacity.
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Are there fitting rooms?
Unfortunately no, but there are bathrooms! We recommend wearing clothing to the swap that you can easily try stuff on over.
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What if I just want to donate items and not go to the swap?
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Unfortunately we are not able to accept donations, but we give all of our leftover clothing to the Behavioral Health Resource Center. They are always looking for donations for their community closet and they would be a great place to take your donations!
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How can I be a part of the awesome clothing swap crew?
Email us at info@biggestclothingswapnw.com!
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What happens to all of the leftover clothing?
All leftover clothing is donated to the Behavioral Health Resource Center, a safe and welcoming day center where anyone who is houseless and experiencing addiction or mental health challenges can take a break from living on the street.