2011 Fat Girl Fleamarket
The Fat Girl Flea Market is back!
April 30th 2011 at the LGBT Center.
We'll be raising money for Nolose & The Femme Conference with another of our legendary rummage sales!
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From our very own FGFM organizer and awesomesauce lady, Kim Smith.
Fat Girl Fleamarket Pro-tips
1) Prioritize! The Fat Girl Fleamarket can be overwhelming if it’s your first time! You will be spoiled for choice, and being surrounded by so many amazing clothes can be disorienting. So it’s helpful if you keep the top items on your wishlist in mind! Clothes will be divided into size categories (1x/2x, 3x/4x, 5x+) and separated by tops and bottoms. Dresses and coats are on hanging racks. So you may want to form a plan of attack! Need jeans? Head for the bottoms table for your size, and look for denim! Need a summer frock? Go check out the dresses first. Don’t worry, you’ll find plenty of other goodies as you browse, but searching with purpose will help you get the most out of the Flea!
2) Grab a bag! It’s a clothes orgy, with lots of action, and if you see something you think you want to try on or consider buying, you should hang onto it! We will have large tote bags for sale that you can use to carry your haul while you shop, or bring your own. Oh, and hang onto you personal items, too, or someone will end up buying the sweater you came in wearing!
3) Keep an open mind about sizes. All brands run differently, so no matter what the tag says- if it looks like it might fit, try it on!
4) Speaking of trying on, you may want to wear clothes that make trying on easy. We do have a communal fitting room, but it can be get crowded. You may want to consider wearing a tank top that you can try other shirts on over, or bike shorts that you can keep on while trying on skirts or pants. Then you can just try on as you shop!
5) Bring a friend. Two pairs of eyes are better than one for scoping out the threads. Have an instant helpful opinion as to help you make decisions! Take turns watching your stuff! Somebody can go on a coffee run!
6) Share the wealth! If you find an amazing treasure that you aren’t going going to buy, then show your neighbor, or shout it out! It’s all about helping our fellow shoppers at this event.
Kim’s Favorite Find from Fat Girl Fleamarket 2009!
Faux lace overlay dress. Brand: unknown! Size: unknown! The tags were cut out of this when I found it. When in doubt, try it on! -
The last flea market I did so well, I was supposed to volunteer the night before, However: Because of work I could and arrived late to bring in ALL my donation.. this year... I believe i can do both the same day or the night before...If I can not the night before, can I the day off..do both
MandyAsked by Anonymous
I’m not sure of your question, you can donate you clothing Friday from 5-10 or Saturday 12-3pm.
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If I get there by 1PM, will it be mobbed? Will I have to wait to be admitted? Thanks.
Asked by Anonymous
You might have to wait. There is always a line at the door of folks waiting to get in. Not quite sure what it’ll be like at 1pm. It’ll be worth the wait and you can make new friends.
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I have a few questions...
It says on the price list that shoes are $2, but I've also read that you are not accepting shoes for donations. Where are the shoes coming from that you will have to sell?
Will there be panties and bras for sale? If so how much per item?
What category are cardigans and sleepwear under?Asked by Anonymous
The shoes are coming from donations from Re/Dress NYC. In the past when we’ve asked for shoes, we’ve been overwhelmed with shoes no one wanted to buy. So at least now when we have shoes, it’ll be just a few and hopefully ones that are desireable.
As for the rest, we’ve got a mountain of clothing to sort through, I’m sure there will be some bras in the mix.
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I keep seeing "size 14+" for the FGFM, but I've been to Re/Dress and purchased 10's and 12's. I really would like to come support + shop on Saturday... but I'd like to know if there will be options for some one like myself (L/XL or 10/12/14) before I pay the $10 cover. Help! Hit me with some real hard honesty, please! :]
Asked by shadood
I would say just as Re/Dress NYC says their clothing starts at a 14, it’s the same as the fleamarket. A jr. 14 fits like 10 or a 12. Since so many brands are different it’s hard to be exact on sizing. There should definitely be plenty to choose from if you fit a size L/XL.
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I don't think I can make this sale - Are you planning on doing this again any other time of year?
Asked by Anonymous
Sorry we won’t be doing another FGFM this year. The last one was in 2008, they are not necessarily annual. Sorry!
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There are some plus-size brands that start their sizing at a pretty big 12 (I have Igigi in mind - their 12 is more like your average 16, but I know there are others). If the clothing comes from a plus-size line, can you take it as a donation?
Asked by Anonymous
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I'm so disappointed that I can't make it to this - I'm going to be in NYC in September, are there any plans for another flea market later this year? Or do you know of similar things that might be happening around September?
Asked by everrestless
Sorry we don’t know when the next fleamarket will be. The last one was in 2008. They are not necessarily annual.
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will you be accepting winter-y clothes as donations, i.e. coats, etc?
Asked by Anonymous
We are accepting everything for donation, thanks!
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Hey! What time will everything be up and running? I'm trying to estimate what time I should be there for. (:
Asked by Anonymous
The event starts at noon. That’s when the doors will open. See you then!
