Swap Provides Affordable Clothing For Eye-Catching Date Night Looks

The Short Version: Swap provides daters with affordable, stylish clothing for a night (or day) out on the town. Singles can browse through Swap’s online catalog for statement pieces to suit any occasion, from a coffee hangout to a fancy dinner date. Daters can also partner with Swap and sell their gently used clothing through its seller program. Swap helps singles perfect their outfits and impress their dates.

When it comes to putting together the perfect date-night look, the pressure can sometimes feel overwhelming. You scan your closet, trying to configure the best match-up, but realize you need something new to wear. 

If you’re playing the field, buying an expensive clothing item for every date can add up. You want to look the part and impress your date, but keep the price tag low. But finding high-quality clothing that doesn’t break the bank is not out of reach. 

Swap offers singles a varied selection of affordable clothing to add to their closet. Most singles want to exude confidence and feel comfortable in their attire. Swap helps daters nail that challenge and perfect their date outfits. Whether you need a flirty little black dress or a shiny silver heel, Swap has you covered.

Swap strives to make sustainable, affordable fashion more accessible. And Swap breathes new life into stylish items and gives them a new home by selling gently used clothing on its online platform.

“We wanted to make it easy for everyone to shop high-quality, premium brands and styles they love for much less than traditional retail prices,” said the spokesperson for Swap.

Created in 2013 in Downers Grove, Illinois, Swap wasn’t always an online consignment store. The company began selling children’s clothing from a 6,000-square-foot warehouse, but its message always remained the same. The Swap team saw value in people’s once-loved items and wanted to reduce the impact clothing has on the environment by keeping discarded clothing out of landfills. 

The fashion industry produces 10% of all carbon emissions worldwide and uses massive amounts of water to create new pieces each year. Swap helps tackle this issue by recirculating quality pre-owned items in the market, and fortunately, its vision has taken off. 

Over the years, Swap has soared to new heights in its business operations. Its 6,000-square-foot warehouse expanded to 360,000 square feet. Swap transformed into an online consignment store that offers clothing and footwear in all categories. In 2017, the company sold over 2 million unique items, and Internet Retailer recognized it as one of the Hot 100 innovative e-tailers in the industry.

Swap provides an outlet for people to find items they wouldn’t see anywhere else. Most online thrift stores cater to women, but the Swap team believes all people should have the opportunity to buy affordable, high-fashion products. 

“Swap.com started with the idea that buying clothing sustainably should be accessible to everyone,” said the Swap spokesperson.

That’s why Swap has expanded its catalog to offer clothing for every age and gender. The company is committed to helping everyone purchase affordable clothing. Above all, the Swap team wants its customers to find quality alternatives to buying brand-new clothing — and its low prices add up to significant savings down the line.

If you have a shirt from a past relationship or a clothing item you haven’t worn in months, you don’t have to let it rot in your closet or throw it in the trash. Swap not only allows daters to purchase from its catalog but also to trade in their gently used clothing to make some extra cash.

People can partner with Swap through its Premier Seller program and put their used clothing to good use. Swap follows a strict model to ensure customers receive the highest quality items.

“Our in-house quality experts review those items according to our acceptance rules, and then they’re invited to join our Premiere Seller program,” the Swap spokesperson said.

Because Swap experiences high seller demand, the company accepts applicants through an invite-only process. Swap experts inspect the clothing for wear and tear and send the accepted items to Swap’s climate-controlled warehouse in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. 

For those who want to partner with Swap, the acceptance criteria details all of its rules on clothing appearance and general guidelines, among other important information. The Swap spokesperson said applicants can sign up online and send in a test box of at least 35 items. If you pass the initial test, Swap will invite you to become one of its Premier Sellers. 

All sellers have to do is ship their clothing to the Swap fulfillment center and leave the rest of the work to Swap. The company handles the promotion and shipping and even offers tips on what kind of clothing is trending on the site to help you sell faster. Once your items ship, you can track them through Swap and get paid, all while planning your next date. 

Singles can discover a wide collection of unique items on Swap.com. The company has a modular item-adding system that allows the site to list apparel at 100 times the volume of traditional peer-to-peer marketplaces. Every item is one of a kind on the website. Customers can use filters to narrow down their search and target their desired, eye-catching item. 

Buyers can peruse apparel made by famous, high-quality brands on Swap’s Premium Finds category. Swap also offers brand-new items through its New With Tags section. All orders over $75 ship free. 

The spokesperson for Swap also shared some tips for achieving the perfect date-night look. She said daters should feel confident and that confidence relies on their comfort. Singles should avoid wearing uncomfortable pieces such as heels that are difficult to walk in or dresses that can untie. If you don’t feel comfortable in an outfit, it will show in your body language.

“When searching for a comfortable date outfit, assessing the activity and weather is a must! What will the weather be like? Is it more casual or formal? Layering is always your best friend,” said the spokesperson for Swap. 

Daters should pick a stylish outfit that fits the activity and atmosphere of the date. A coffee outing may call for something casual, while an upscale dinner date may need a more striking piece. Most importantly, daters should wear a polished look that showcases their personal style. Style has always been a way for people to express themselves and display confidence. So show your unique style off.

“A key to a comfortable outfit is something that makes you feel confident. Wearing something that makes you feel good will transfer into your confidence in your outfit, self, and date,” the Swap team told us.