DONATING PROFESSIONAL ATTIRE
A Note About Professional Clothing Donations
Here are the requirements for donating professional clothing:
DressED for Success Donation Days are held twice a year at our office, 1126 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20036.. Please watch our website for upcoming dates.
We do not accept individual donations on other days, nor do we make exceptions
DFSWDC only accepts a maximum of 25 items per donor
We are unable to accept any donations in bags or boxes.
We do not pick up or accept any mail donations.
We accept clean, new, or nearly new, professional clothing and accessories for women only. We require that all donations are cleaned, pressed, wrinkle-free, on hangers and ready-to-wear.
We accept suits, pants, blazers, blouses, skirts, and dresses. We also accept accessories such as shoes, handbags, belts and jewelry.
Suiting Our Clients
It’s So Much More Than a Suit
Dress for Success Washington, DC’s Suiting Program provides professional attire and styling advice to women who are actively trying to re-enter the workforce. The program is so much more than a dress; indeed, it can truly be a transformative experience. A client receives both the clothing to dress for success, as well as support from our team of volunteer stylists to ensure she believes in herself, possesses confidence, and secures meaningful employment.
Clients come to us from our referral partners. Upon referral, we often first meet our clients with a job interview already scheduled. Each woman is paired with a volunteer stylist to select clothing that reflects the client’s needs and personal style. At the end of the appointment, she receives a formal outfit and can participate in our other career programs.
Once a client has successfully obtained employment with our support, they again meet with a stylist to select a week’s worth of outfits for a professional wardrobe. At this point, she has “graduated” from our career programs and is invited to our Professional Women’s Group.
If you would like to become a client of Dress for Success Washington, DC, the first step is to meet with one of our referral partners. From there, you’ll receive instructions on how to schedule a suiting appointment online (coming soon!).