An Arlington Clothing Swap
Swap clothes, sip coffee, browse books, and discover new-to-you treasures.
Join us for a clothing swap hosted by Rossana Coffee at the Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington, with The Wandering Shelf on-site as well! This community event benefits PathForward and invites participants to bring gently used clothing and accessories to exchange for something new-to-you.
How it Works
- Bring an item → Receive a Swap Token → Exchange your Swap Tokens for new treasures.
Bring your pre-loved quality items to receive swap tokens and exchange for new items at the swap. Tokens may also be donated to others. - The swap will be held from 12-4pm on Sunday, September 13. When you arrive for the event, you’ll check in and be assigned a shopping group. Once your group is called, you’ll have 20 minutes to browse and select your new favorites.
- Any leftover items from the event will be donated to PathForward.
Schedule of Happenings
Rossana Mobile Espresso Bar & Cafe | 8AM to 4PM
Enjoy hand-crafted food and drinks from the mobile espresso bar, Rossana, on our lawn.
Early Drop Off + Donations | 9AM to 11:30AM
Early drop off for swap items on the day of the event. Each item brought will be exchanged for a swap token, which will be used to claim new items at the swap. Guests are also invited to bring donation items for PathForward, including (NEW) underwear, socks, sweaters, jackets, turtlenecks, and jeans.
Additional Early Drop Off + Donations can be made with Rossana on the following days:
Saturday, September 5 / Wednesday, September 9 / Saturday, September | 7AM to 12PM
Clothing Swap Event | 12PM to 4PM
Bring your items, and get checked in. You will be assigned a shopping group. Once your group is called, you’ll have 20 minutes to browse and select your new favorite pieces!
The Wandering Shelf Mobile Book Store | 12PM to 4PM
Browse a curated selection of books and gifts from The Wandering Shelf’s mobile bookshop. They’ll be parked in the lawn for your enjoyment throughout the event!
What to Bring (& What Not To)
Accepted items include dresses, bags, t-shirts, blouses, pants, jeans, scarves, jewelry, hats, and shoes. Please keep your donations to no more than 15 items, please!!
DO NOT bring worn undergarments, socks, swimsuits, or items that are stained or damaged. In addition to swapping, guests are invited to donate NEW underwear, socks, sweaters, jackets, turtlenecks, and jeans to PathForward.
Please also bring a REUSABLE BAG for your new items!
