A Shared Closet for Plus-Size New Yorkers
Common Thread Closet is a community clothing co-op rooted in body liberation — where plus-size members borrow, lend, and care for each other's wardrobes. Real names. Real trust. Real community.
Join The ClosetHow It Works
Joining is simple. Participating is meaningful.
1. Join The Closet
Sign up with your real name and agree to our Community Agreements. Membership starts at $3-5 / month — all fees go directly toward keeping the closet running.
2. Share What You Can
List pieces from your own wardrobe that you're open to lending. Add photos, notes on fit, and care instructions. Every item you share extends its life and gives someone else a moment of joy.
3. Borrow With Care
Browse the shared closet, filter by size and style, and request to borrow pieces that call to you. Read each listing thoughtfully — every item belongs to a real person in your community.
4. Return With Gratitude
Care for borrowed items as you would your own favorite pieces. Return them on time and in the same condition. This is how the cycle stays alive.
A New Kind of Neighborhood Asset
This is not a market place. it's a community resource.
Plus-size people are underserved by fashion, resale, and clothing access at every turn. Common Thread Closet exists to change that — one shared wardrobe, one trusted community, one NYC neighborhood at a time.
We are slow by design. Small by intention. Rooted in care.
Read Our Story
Membership
All membership fees go directly toward server costs and keeping the closet running. This is community-funded, not profit-driven.
Join NowLender Only
Free
Share pieces from your wardrobe for the community to borrow. Help grow the closet with a low monthly commitment.
Borrow + Lend
$5–10 / month
Full access to borrow from the shared closet AND list your own pieces. The heart of the co-op model.
Borrow Only
$10–15 / month
Access to borrow without the commitment to lend. A good entry point if you're just getting started.
Beyond the Closet - Community Events
The clothes are the reason to gather. The people are the point.
Warmth, IRL
Common Thread Closet is as much about community as it is about clothing. Our events are free, accessible, and built around connection — not transactions.
What We Do Together
Closet Photo Days — Bring pieces, take photos, style each other
Clothing Swaps — Give something, take something, leave lighter
Try-Before-You-Buy Parties — Try on community pieces in a low-pressure space
Community Meetups — Share a meal, share conversation, build trust
We're just getting started. Join us.
Common Thread Closet is in beta — which means you get to help shape what this becomes. We're inviting members of the Power Plus Wellness community first. Spots are limited and beta is open now.
Apply for Beta Access