Sometimes it can be hard to let go of clothing. No-one likes to make a mistake with their clothing purchases. The good news is this clothing doesn’t have to go to waste. If the clothes no longer fit you could try getting them altered at your local dressmakers. Or you could try some DIY fashion and add a new trim to the garment.
If you’re just “not that into” a particular garment anymore there’s plenty of ways to make sure someone else can enjoy it. You can then free up room in your wardrobe for the types of clothes you’ll love.
If you decide to donate your clothing make sure it’s in reasonable condition. Textiles that cannot be sold or recycled have to be sent to landfill and in some cases this can be costly to charities. If the clothes are really past it, tear them up to use as rags around the home or take them to a textile recycling centre if there’s one in your area.
You can take your preloved clothing to your local opshop or clothing bin. Alternatively visit DonateNZ www.donatenz.com. DonateNZ is a one stio, nationwide, charitable portal which allowa you to easily match what you can give with charitable organisations that can put it to good use. This site works as a matchmaker, putting you direclty in touch with the organisations; many say "It's like online dating, for donating."
Swishing or shwopping is something fashion savvy people are doing to get rid of clothes they no longer want, expand their wardrobes, and save money, all at the same time. Swishing or shwopping involves swapping clothing instead of pulling out your wallet. It’s a fun way to give those clothes you no longer want a new lease on life. Who knows, you might end up leaving the event with that garment you’ve been looking for! These events are popping up all over the place, for instance The Big Shwop but if you can’t wait for the next one, why not set up your own for you and your friends?
Here’s how to do it
Alternatively, visit iSwish.co.nz where you can swish your clothes 24/7 online for free.
If you’d like to get some money back on your clothes you could try selling them online or hold a garage sale. Some second-hand shops may also take in your unwanted clothes and sell them on your behalf, but you’ll get less money back this way.
