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Your first swap<\/p>

You can come and say nothing.<\/span> You can leave any time.<\/em><\/h1><\/span>

If you have never tried on clothes where other people can see, this page is for you. You do not need to bring anything, explain yourself or talk to anyone. Walk in, look, take what fits who you are, and go.<\/p>\n<\/div>

What to expect<\/span><\/svg><\/a>Upcoming swaps<\/span><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div>
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<\/span><\/span>No ID<\/span><\/span><\/div>
<\/span><\/span>No questions<\/span><\/span><\/div>
<\/span><\/span>Leave any time<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

A walk through the day<\/p>

What to expect at your first clothing swap. Tick as you read.<\/em><\/h2>

Six moments, in order. Tick each one when it makes sense to you; the ticks stay in this browser and nowhere else.<\/p><\/header>

<\/span><\/span>0<\/strong> of 6 ready<\/span><\/p>

  6. When you have what you need, walk out. There is no checkout and no form. If it gets to be too much, you can leave at any moment, by any exit, with or without a bag.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ol><\/div><\/div><\/section>

    For the nervous<\/p>

    If this is the first time you try on clothes in the open.<\/h2>

    Most people at a swap are there for the same reason you are. Here is what you may do, and what nobody there will do.<\/p><\/header>

    You may<\/h3>