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#Videocrux - Clothing exchanges let fashionistas swap till they drop Clothing exchanges let fashionistas swap till they drop
Fashion followers in the US are discovering an innovative way to update their wardrobes without breaking the bank. For a small entry fee would-be shoppers can take their cast-offs to a clothing swap -- an increasingly popular option in lean economic times.
Women gather to swap clothes in US capital
The piles of clothing at this Washington DC hotel aren't for sale. Instead, the women here are exchanging their fashion cast-offs. And they're ready to swap till they drop.
Each member to get five clothes at the event
Each person pays five dollars entry and is expected to bring at least five items of clothing. The swapping frenzy lasts for three hours -- and there's no limit on how many garments you take away.
Recession getting more people for clothes swap
Clothing swaps have been up and running since 2006, and have long been popular with students. But with many Americans tightening their belts over the past 18 months, they're an increasingly attractive alternative to the high street.
Branded clothes available for exchange
For those with a keen eye, there are plenty of bargains to be had -- such as this Lily Pulitzer dress, which would normally retail for 200 dollars. And with no money changing hands, there's also room to be a little more daring.
Unclaimed clothes given in charity
Anything left unclaimed goes to charity. But with several swappers taking more than they brought in, most of the clothes have found a new home.

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