A few weeks ago I attended my first ever clothes swap. There was a ritual about it. Only women can come because, after dinner, they all undress and try on each others' discarded clothes. Our hostess went first, explaining a little about the clothes she was getting rid of. Then it was the guests' turn. I found out that sisters are great for giving you clothes as presents. And perhaps not so great. I don't have a sister, but I do have a mother. Anyway. One of the guests parted with this sweater, made in Japan, with little tiny beads sewn in a floral pattern. I knew that Clara would totally fall for that one. So I grabbed it.
I wish I had the running commentary that went on all evening, as various women tried on each others' old clothes. My contributions were negligible, and my mother's silk Hermes blouse will simply end up at Goodwill...darn that little yellow spot on the front!
(Hermes silk blouse)
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